Willie Jacobs appointed as CEO of Potatoes South Africa (PSA)
Willie Jacobs took over the leadership of Potatoes Potatoes South Africa (PSA) as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) after Dr. André Jooste, who as part of his career planning, left the organization after 9 years.
十一月 10, 2020
André Jooste is leaving Potatoes South Africa
Dr. André Jooste, an agricultural economist who joined Potatoes South Africa eight years ago as chief executive officer, is leaving the organization at the end of the month for personal reasons.
十月 23, 2020
Why South Africa Potato Prices Exploded by 140% in Just Four Months
Since mid-June, potato prices have been on average 46% higher than in the same period last year. In four months, the average market price of a 10kg bag has rocketed from below R35 to R83.
二月 11, 2013
Potatoes South Africa: the way forward
Prof André Jooste recently took over as CEO of Potatoes South Africa (PSA), after nearly six years at the National Agriculture Marketing Council (NAMC). He spoke to Robyn Joubert of Farmers Weekly (South Africa) about his vision for the future.
七月 20, 2012
Potatoes to get brand boost in South Africa
A new brand campaign for Potatoes South Africa (PSA), the official representative of potato producers in South Africa, wishes to change South Africans into a Potato Nation that maintains balanced diets and make potatoes the everyday, fat-free heart of ...
五月 02, 2012
Imports could mean it’s chips for jobs in South African potato processing industry
Imported frozen french fries are threatening the livelihood of more than 11 000 workers in the potato processing industry, says producers association Potatoes SA (PSA).
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四月 30, 2012
Imported French fries – a hot potato topic for the South African economy
Potatoes South Africa (PSA) has recently turned to the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries, as well as the Minister of Trade & Industry, in order to address the influx of frozen French fries into South Africa.
九月 13, 2011
Floods and Frost result in potato chips shortage in South Africa
Potatoes South Africa reported that the potato industry in South Africa had lost at least 60.000 tons of potatoes this year, largely due to flooding and frost. As a result of a history of poor harvests, chip maker Simba (Pepsico/Frito-Lay) has adopted...