About Us

The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) is a unique partnership between growers, exporters, and other industry stakeholders and was born out of the need for unity in the South African industry as it moved out of the process of deregulation and into a new era of growth. This partnership is dedicated to maintaining South Africa’s position as the preferred country of origin for supermarkets around the world, as well as to ensure that the industry remains progressive, equitable and sustainable as it moves into the future.

In recent years the South African fresh grape industry has gone to great lengths to specifically recognise the skilled and talented individuals who have worked their way through the ranks of the industry – known as their “Grape Stars”, these people continue to inspire their communities, fellow workers and new entrants to the sector.

There are many people in the industry whose quality of life and prospects have improved considerably as a result of empowerment through opportunity and motivation, and these individuals look set to build on their successes in the future.

Phil Bowes, Transformation Manager at SATI: “Industry does not empower people, it is the individuals with the necessary drive that empower themselves by making use of the opportunities available to them. Industry can create an environment conducive to assisting with this process, as the South African table grape industry is doing, but it is still up to the individual to make it work.”

For further information about South Africa’s table grape industry, visit www.satgi.co.za