Sponsors
We’re proud to partner with industry leaders who help make the OZblu Global Grower Conference possible. Explore our sponsors below and learn more about the companies supporting this year’s event.
We’re proud to partner with industry leaders who help make the OZblu Global Grower Conference possible. Explore our sponsors below and learn more about the companies supporting this year’s event.
TOMRA offers solutions for all varietals of blueberries, fresh to frozen. In addition to size, colour, softness, bruising, decay, dehydration, stems, peeling and scarring, they offer artificial intelligence for increased grading superiority across calyx, stem holes and advanced defect detection.
TOMRA turns complex information gathered by their machines into valuable, usable data that can bring further efficiency improvements.
They also strengthen their customers' businesses by sharing their world-class know-how in industrial food processing and the challenges specific to each food category.
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BeeHero is a global data-driven technology company redefining pollination in commercial agriculture. Using advanced data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence and low-cost IoT sensors, BeeHero brings transparency and efficiency to the complex logistics of commercial crop pollination.
BeeHero’s total pollination solutions are rapidly evolving into the backbone of the data-driven approach needed to build a resilient and future-proof sustainable agriculture ecosystem. The company is active in many crops requiring pollination, including berries, almonds, macadamias, stone and pome fruits, avocados and kiwifruit.
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Mpact Plastic Containers offers a sustainable approach to plastic containers, designing and manufacturing an array of multi-trip, reusable containers that constitute the largest range of returnable transit containers in South Africa.
The company is the country’s leader in the manufacturing of Jumbo Bins®, wheeled bins and a variety of crates, trays and related rigid plastic containers, offering bespoke customer solutions.
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OneThird has developed a method to predict shelf-life and objectively assess firmness and brix of blueberries and strawberries. The company uses an AI-based infrared scanner connected to a digital quality management system to make smarter logistic decisions, resulting in less food waste and costs!
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Punchbowl Packaging is an established global leader, offering packaging and automation solutions for the horticulture sector. The dedicated team, comprised of engineers and R&D specialists, creates inventive packaging and flow automation solutions. The company revolutionises tube and punnet packaging with environmental improvements, all while upholding the values of their New Zealand family business. Punchbowl has been growing kiwifruit for more than 3 decades, understanding that being a produce grower requires significant trust and that a strong supply chain is critical to business success.
They are the suppliers of the OZblu blueberry tubes in the Peru and Mexico markets, with opportunity to increase appeal to shoppers of Super Jumbo blueberries globally.
Chat with the team about the developments happening in cornerboards, clamshells, tubes, packaging for organics and case packing to help showcase your fruit in the premium packaging it deserves.
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RYPEN is an innovative post-harvest packaging technology for storage, transit and retail. By capturing, rather than blocking or oxidising, ethylene RYPEN supports growers, packers, exporters and retailers to hold better fruit condition for longer, improving returns and reducing waste.
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Boostainer grow technologies was founded with the sole purpose of developing innovative local solutions for farmers to grow more, to grow better and to grow greener.
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Nutrigro is one of the leading growing medium companies and the largest producer in Southern Africa, specialising in a variety of substrates, offering high-quality growing media and services for professional growers.
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At Spilo Agri, their commitment to excellence stems from their roots in farming and manufacturing and their solutions are forged to help you grow even better with superior products.
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Salom Agri specialises in delivering top-notch harvesting solutions for a wide range of fruits, including the delectable avocado, zesty citrus and succulent berries.
With expertise and dedication, they ensure that every harvest is a fruitful success! Salom Agri is a proudly SIZA-registered service provider, with platinum status, guaranteeing the highest standards of sustainability and ethical practices. With over a decade of experience in the industry, the team knows the ins and outs of fruit harvesting.
Salom Agri believes in forging lasting partnerships with their clients. Their dedicated team works closely with you, understanding your unique requirements and providing tailored solutions that perfectly meet your needs.
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Sensitech provides customers around the world with global visibility of their products in transit and storage. The company offers a commitment to customer success that is unmatched, no matter the challenge. Their cold chain logistics experts can help your organisation achieve its goals in supply chain efficiency.
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A.P. Moller-Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods all the way, anywhere in the world. Maersk works to provide customers with a simple end-to-end offering of products and services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, taking the complexity out of global supply chains.
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Standard Bank is one of Africa’s leading financial institutions, offering a full range of banking and financial services to individuals, businesses and corporations across the continent and beyond. With over 160 years of experience and a strong presence in key global markets, Standard Bank is committed to driving Africa’s growth through innovative financial solutions, strategic partnerships and a deep understanding of local and international markets.
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The vision at Basson Workwear is clear: to be the foremost workwear company in South Africa, setting the standard for product knowledge, service excellence and customer support. Everything they have been doing over the past 18 years has led them to achieve this every day.
Their commitment extends beyond business success: they recognise their responsibility to their employees, the community and the environment. Through their comprehensive policies on health and safety, environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility, they strive to make a positive impact at every level.
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Aerobotics is a data analytics company harnessing the power of aerial imagery and machine learning to help farmers optimise crop performance. Through intuitive mobile and web applications, the company empowers growers around the world to interact with their farm data in meaningful, actionable ways.
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