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Grown with purpose. Rooted in Africa.

NexaFresh is building a network of large-scale, export-focused blueberry farms across Africa.

We develop and operate commercial blueberry farms in high-potential growing regions, combining local knowledge with international technical expertise and responsible, long-term impact investments.

From farm development and crop production to global export markets, we build commercially resilient agricultural businesses that produce premium blueberries while protecting natural resources, creating skilled employment and strengthening rural economies.

A member of the field team at work among the fruit bushes
130 haArea under netsCommercial production footprint
>500kPlants in productionEstablished blueberry production
~1000 haDevelopment pipelineFuture planned growth
01Who we are

We believe farming is about more than what we grow. It is about building sustainable agricultural businesses that respect the environment, create opportunities for people and deliver lasting value for the communities around us.

Floodplain and open water in the Zambezi Region of Namibia
Zambezi Region, Namibia
02Why NexaFresh

Scalable production. Rooted in sustainability.

A long-term agricultural business, built around the fundamentals that matter to partners, lenders and investors.

01

Strategic growing locations

Farms sited in regions with the water, climate and agricultural potential needed for long-term commercial production.

02

Geographic diversification

A growing footprint across carefully selected regions helps diversify climate, seasonality and market access, creating greater flexibility for long-term production and supply.

03

Experienced leadership

An operations team with decades of experience across commercial agriculture, finance, logistics and large-scale project delivery.

04

Specialist expertise

A specialist advisory team guiding irrigation, crop protection, plant nutrition and commercial production.

05

ESG from the outset

Environmental, social and governance considerations integrated across operations, guided by international best practice including the IFC Performance Standards.

06

Export-oriented

Fruit destined for trusted partners across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

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03What guides us

How we grow, with purpose.

Sustainable Farming

Responsible farming practices designed to use water and natural resources efficiently while protecting the ecosystems in which we operate.

Quality & Food Safety

From variety selection and crop management to harvest, handling and packing, we focus on producing fruit that meets the quality and food-safety expectations of international markets.

Empowered Communities

Community upliftment through job creation, skills transfer, and the establishment of educational facilities in the areas where we farm.

05Export markets

Grown in Africa. Supplied to the world.

Our blueberries are supplied through trusted partners across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

  • Europe

  • Asia

  • Middle East

06Leadership

The people behind NexaFresh.

An experienced team with expertise across agriculture, ESG, finance, projects and commercial production, complemented by specialist advisors who provide additional technical and industry expertise.

Michael RodenburgCEO & Founder30+ years building and scaling businesses
Evaristus EvaristusOperations DirectorFounder of CRJ Farming
Michèle JamesESG DirectorESG strategy and IFC Performance Standards expertise
Rachelle SmithFinancial DirectorChartered Accountant (SA)
Gert BezuidenhoutGeneral Manager40+ years in commercial agriculture
Henri TrollipProject Manager21+ years in major project delivery
07Our commitment
With every harvest, we invest back into our communities – into livelihoods, learning, and long-term impact.
NexaFresh
NexaFresh – Grown with purpose. Rooted in Africa.