Kickoff! ( Wednesday 26 May 2010 )

To mark the arrival of the FIFA World Cup on the African continent for the first time, the Capespan Courier breaks the mould by reviewing its markets and source countries which will showcase participating teams in the event.

The countries are: source countries Chile, Argentina,Brazil and South Africa; and markets Slovenia, Slovakia, Serbia, Switzerland, England, France, Japan, Germany and the USA.

Capespan wishes all the teams the best of soccer luck. Let the games begin! From Capespan managing director Neil Oosthuizen the message for the financial year ahead is to remain a leader in marketing fresh produce globally and providing supply chain service solutions. "Many of the group’s traditional business streams are undergoing change. Therefore, growing the business in various other areas will remain an important strategy.

"During 2010, we intend to conclude our expansion plans into the Chinese and Indian fruit markets. Developing our non-RSA fresh produce sourcing will require investment in resources to give it the necessary impetus.

"In the Logistics Division there are many opportunities to expand into related business areas. Mozambique in particular offers interesting options and MCT will build on the 2009 success and further expand its blue-chip customer list to others in need of warehousing and distribution services. Also, the strategy in terms of future shipping services will receive careful consideration and planning."

Oosthuizen concluded that farm ownership and management remained important business development areas and would receive continued consideration with the strategic relevance of any further acquisitions or management agreements being a major criterion.

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