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Ownership:

SAPO Trust is owned by the under mentioned deciduous fruit growers associations with a 20% share each.

  • South African Stone Fruit Producer’s Association (SASPA)
  • South African Apple and Pear Producer’s Association (SAAPPA)
  • South African Table Grapes (SAT)
  • Dried Fruit Technical Services (DFTS)
  • Canning Fruit Producer’s Association (CFPA)
 
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Trust Structure:

SAPO Trustees are represented by: an official from each of the five deciduous fruit industries respectively, the General Manager of SAPO Trust, independent representatives and a representative of the National Department of Agriculture.

Peter Dall : Chairman (Independent) Jannie Wiegman (SAAPPA)
Paul Roos (SASPA) Jack Wittles (SAT)
Dappie Smit (DFTS) Anthony Dicey – Vice Chairman (CFPA)
Anton Rabe (Independent) Wiehahn Victor (Independent)
Phillip Fourie (SAPO Trust) Walter Williams (Independent)
 
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Management Structure:

SAPO Trust is managed by a General Manager and assisted by Five Business Unit Managers (See organogram) to utilize the core plant improvement functions. Services such as Finances, Security, Information Technology, Gardening Services and Analytical Services are outsourced.

Beneficiaries