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In this episode, hosts Dewald Kirsten and Louise Brodie sit down with Reni le Roux, Sales and Marketing Manager at AMANTECO and founder of The Almond Girl, to explore the rise of almonds in South Africa and what it means for farmers, consumers, and the broader agri-sector.

Reni shares her family’s pioneering story as South Africa’s first commercial almond producers, the challenges and opportunities of developing a new industry, and how she’s educating consumers through her brand, The Almond Girl. From varieties and flavor differences, to exports, mechanization, and the growing demand for plant protein, this is a fascinating inside look at one of agriculture’s fastest-growing nut crops.

Key Takeaways:

•How South Africa’s almond industry started and where it’s heading

•Why not all almonds are the same: varieties, flavors, and best uses

•The role of The Almond Girl in consumer education and direct-to-market sales

•Export opportunities and global demand for South African almonds

•Lessons in innovation, resilience, and pioneering a niche crop

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