Blueberry & Fresh Berry Platform
200-hectare blueberry estate with packhouse, IQF processing, and premium market logistics for counter-seasonal supply.
Investment Overview
The berry platform deploys specialised varieties suited to Zimbabwe’s climate with advanced substrate systems, fertigation, and protective tunnels.
A 2,000-tonne packhouse and IQF line provide flexibility between fresh premium exports and frozen products to manage demand cycles.
Precision agriculture, drone monitoring, and AI-driven agronomy ensure consistent berry quality while reducing inputs and labour costs.
- 1Equity in berry estate & IQF facility
- 2Brand partnerships with global retailers
- 3Wellness and nutraceutical product development
- 4Precision agriculture data services
Capital deployment
Annual fresh harvest
Projected revenue
Net margin
Target Markets & Offtake
Europe
50%
Counter-seasonal fresh berry supply
Middle East
30%
Premium retail & hospitality
Asia
20%
Health and wellness channels
Revenue Architecture
Diversified USD CashflowsFresh exports
Contribution
$15M–$25M
IQF berry products
Contribution
$5M–$10M
By-product nutraceuticals
Contribution
$2M–$7M
Key Features
Substrate & Protected Cultivation
High-density substrate systems with climate control to maintain yield and quality consistency.
Packhouse & IQF Flexibility
Fresh pack lines and individually quick frozen processing to target fresh and frozen value chains.
Predictive Agronomy
Drone and sensor networks informing irrigation, fertigation, and pest control decisions in real time.
Premium Market Strategy
50% Europe (Oct–Mar window), 30% Middle East, 20% Asia with focus on health-conscious consumers.
Execution Blueprint
Each cluster is delivered through DrumCorp's integrated development stack – combining engineering, operations, sustainable finance, and inclusive supply-chain design.
- Berry Agronomy & Farm Management
- Packhouse & IQF Operations
- Export Logistics & Marketing
- Technology & Data Services
Execution Considerations
Managing climatic variability, maintaining cold chain integrity, and aligning harvests with premium demand windows in global markets.
Suggested Capital Structures
- 1Special purpose vehicle with horticulture partners
- 2Revenue-linked debt for packhouse & IQF equipment
- 3Long-term offtake agreements with retailers
Strategic Outcomes
Delivers a high-margin, fast-scaling berry enterprise with flexible product mix and strong premium brand positioning.
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