Fresh fruits

The market for fresh fruits in Gauteng is worth about R5.8 million, which is a decent size. Unfortunately, it's not growing, with zero year-on-year growth, so you'll need to compete for a share of the existing market. It's relatively crowded, with 17 suppliers already in the mix, and the Department of Agriculture is the main buyer, so you'll need to stand out to get their attention. The good news is that there's a strong favour towards black-owned, women-owned, and youth-owned businesses, with over 73% of the allocation going to black-owned businesses. If I were you, I'd make sure your organisation is B-BBEE compliant and target the Department of Agriculture to get a foothold in this market.