The proposed acquisition would return T&G’s wholesale operations to Turner family ownership and New Zealand control, reuniting the fractured Turner fruit and vegetable empire.
According to TOPAN, urgent systemic investment is needed to stabilize the tomato supply.
The council said export growth will depend on compliance with sanitary and phytosanitary requirements and the associated compliance costs.
This strategic partnership bridges the gap between rural producers and premium overseas consumers, enabling farmers to access higher-value markets.
Moving forward, authorities plan to expand market access for a wider range of African products to sustain this growth.