INDUSTRIAL NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

At 7:20 am, Mr Mono, manager of FPEP had been waiting at the lobby of the hotel and took us a great trip to the orchard.

Around two & half hours drive, we arrived the destination: ALG Estates--- a family business with 13 generations including cultivation, packing, sales. First, Gerrit, the sales manager, took us visiting the whole product line, introduced the whole process of citrus packing, filtering and management. All the group members were so surprised by their advanced equipment and efficient management . Then, members made a field trip of company’s orchard. Members also attended a meeting organized by Hendrik , the chef of sales department, Mr Hendrik, presented us the company’s sale situation and Chinese business plan.

In the afternoon, the host invited us visiting their manor and had a BBQ. Many family member as well as sale department ladies had been waiting for us. They greeted us with a Chinese national flag as well as their friendly smile. Thanks for their invitation, wine, great food and gorgeous view. Also thanks for the arrangement of FPEF and ALG. Expecting they can come to China soon.

After returning hotel at night, we were surprised that it was Mr Mono's birthday. We invited him to dinner, cerlberate his birthday. We also prepared a birthday cake and gave him a big surprise. We had a great night.

Today is full of  kind friendship, a wonderful day.

Freshport from South Africa