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BIG BEND BANANAS: A NEW BRAND IN THE MARKET
Big Bend Bananas is a newly launched brand by Crookes Brothers, introduced to the market in the 2023/24 season. This brand represents the company's commitment to providing high-quality bananas sourced from their Eswatini estate. By establishing Big Bend Bananas, Crookes Brothers aims to enhance its market presence and offer consumers a fresh, locally produced option. The brand focuses on delivering bananas that meet stringent quality standards while promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Big Bend Bananas is positioned to cater to both local and international markets, with an emphasis on bulk supply to retailers and distributors seeking reliable sources of fresh bananas.
Crookes Brothers: Banana Producers
Crookes Brothers cultivates bananas across Southern Africa, including South Africa, Mozambique, and Eswatini. They partner with local communities and market under Lebombo and Nkomazi brands, also featuring Big Bend Bananas. They seek bulk buyers.
CROOKES BROTHERS: AGRICULTURE ACROSS SOUTHERN AFRICA
Crookes Brothers, a well known agricultural company, manages banana operations across Southern Africa. Their operations extend into Mpumalanga, Mozambique, and Eswatini. Their agricultural practices combine efficiency and local partnerships. The company demonstrates a commitment to quality.
BANANA OPERATIONS: A CLOSER LOOK
Crookes Brothers cultivates 486 hectares of bananas in Mpumalanga, South Africa. This is on a farm leased by Mawecro Farming from the Mawewe CPA. Crookes Brothers partners with local communities. They plant more bananas in Mozambique and eSwatini.
EXPANSION IN MOZAMBIQUE
Crookes Brothers partners with Silverland/Silverstreet. This is a 50/50 partnership. They develop a 280 hectare banana project in southern Mozambique. The farm sits close to the Pequinos Lebombos Dam. It sits 100km from the town of Komatipoort and 60km from Maputo.
MARKETING AND BRANDS
Crookes Brothers markets bananas through Lebombo Growers. They own a significant minority stake in Lebombo Growers. This is under the Lebombo and Nkomazi brands. These well known brands give wide market reach.
BIG BEND BANANAS
In Eswatini, the Crookes Brothers estate took charge of marketing their bananas. This happened for the first time in 2023/24. They successfully launched their own brand, Big Bend Bananas. This brand has entered the market.
COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY
Crookes Brothers is partnered with local farmers. This showcases their commitment to the local community. Crookes Brothers works to create economic growth.
BANANAS IN BULK
Crookes Brothers produces bananas in bulk for distribution. Customers looking for wholesale bananas should consider this product. They will be buying South African bananas. These products help the economy. They create a good price.
FUTURE OUTLOOK
Crookes Brothers continues to expand banana production. They are committed to providing quality. The company maintains a commitment to sustainable agricultural practices. They develop partnerships with local communities. Crookes Brothers seeks to bring bananas to Southern Africa.