Evergreen Valley Avocado Estates (Pty) Ltd Business Plan › Growth Strategy & Future Opportunities

18.1 Phase 2 Expansion (Years 6–10)

Subject to the successful establishment and performance of the initial 150-hectare orchard, the Company will evaluate the following Phase 2 growth initiatives:

• Expansion of planted area by an additional 50–100 hectares on adjacent land parcels

• Development of an on-farm packhouse and cold storage facility to capture additional value chain margin

• Installation of a small-scale avocado oil pressing facility to process own and third-party fruit

• Diversification into complementary subtropical crops (macadamia nuts, litchis) to optimise land utilisation and seasonal labour

18.2 Value Chain Integration

The long-term strategic vision for EVAE includes progressive vertical integration into the post-harvest value chain. By investing in packing, cold-chain, and processing infrastructure, the Company can capture a greater share of the export value chain and reduce dependency on third-party packhouse operators. A feasibility study for an on-farm packhouse will be commissioned in Year 4.

18.3 International Market Development

• Development of direct export relationships with premium UK and EU retailers

• Market entry into China, Japan, and South Korea through registered South African export agents

• Exploration of Middle Eastern markets (UAE, Saudi Arabia) as premium, year-round destinations

• Organic certification for a portion of the orchard to access premium organic market segments

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