The Tomato Producers’ Organisation (TPO) is a body that supports the producers of fresh tomatoes in South Africa.

The Tomato Producers’ Organisation (TPO) is a body that supports the producers of fresh tomatoes in South Africa.

Tomato Producers’ Organization (TPO) provides members with both local and international market trends, cultivation and crop management guides, and access to advice from industry experts.

The TPO observes and monitors the markets along with the market agents, we are for example putting pressure on the Tshwane market around their service delivery shortages.

Another innovative activity undertaken by the TPO are the research and development projects performed to not only inform the tomato industry, but also to support the development of new products and/or services in the tomato industry and improving existing ones.

The TPO not only represents members on various panels such as AgriSA (a federation of agricultural organisations), Imasa (Institute of Market Agents of South Africa), etc. but also invests in markets such as the Cape Town market, Freshlinq and in other market organizations. The TPO is a shareholder in Freshlinq whose main objective is to stabilize the markets and open new markets.

To maintain a national representative body in respect of all tomato interests in which all tomato producers and stakeholders can participate.

To deliver coordinated views to the Government and authorities on matters relating to the members and the tomato industry and to co-operate in all matters relating to the welfare of the tomato industry, solving problems and the establishment of the necessary laws and regulations.

To establish and maintain, through collective action, appropriate facilities, and services for the members of the Organization and, for this purpose, to organize the tomato industry and to create the necessary service programs.

Not to trade in competition with its members or to participate in any business, professional – or any professional activities of any of its members – or to support any of its members financially or otherwise in their carrying on a business, trade, or profession.

To affiliate and cooperate with other agricultural organizations

To establish and maintain, through collective action, appropriate facilities, and services for the members of the Organization and, for this purpose, to organize the tomato industry and to create the necessary service programs.

Not to trade in competition with its members or to participate in any business, professional – or any professional activities of any of its members – or to support any of its members financially or otherwise in their carrying on a business, trade, or profession.

To cultivate and promote unity and a spirit of cooperation among tomato producers.

To maintain a national representative body in respect of all tomato interests in which all tomato producers and stakeholders can participate.

To deliver coordinated views to the Government and authorities on matters relating to the members and the tomato industry and to co-operate in all matters relating to the welfare of the tomato industry, solving problems and the establishment of the necessary laws and regulations.

To affiliate and cooperate with other agricultural organizations

To establish and maintain, through collective action, appropriate facilities, and services for the members of the Organization and, for this purpose, to organize the tomato industry and to create the necessary service programs.