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Fruit farmers challenge Premier’s settlement terms after cannery closure

The Canning Fruit Producers’ Association says the company wants growers to give up potential contractual claims in exchange for financial assistance

The Canning Fruit Producers’ Association has accused Premier FMCG of requiring fruit producers to give up potential contractual claims in exchange for financial assistance following the closure of its Tulbagh cannery. Archive photo: Greg Dor

The Canning Fruit Producers’ Association says Premier’s settlement proposals require growers to surrender existing and potential claims, despite investments in orchards made on the expectation of a long-term market.
Premier says its supply agreements ended when it exited the canning industry and that growers are not obliged to accept the settlements.
Premier says it has reached settlement agreements worth R65.5-million with 83 peach producers, offering support for orchard removal, contracted fruit deliveries or transition to alternative markets.

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