Abstract

The emerging agro-processors in South Africa are struggling to participate in the mainstream retail market in the country although they have potential. This study aimed to outline the challenges faced by the South African Limpopo Province-based emerging agro-processors. The study was conducted on 16 emerging agro-processors in the form of in-depth interviews, through which a thorough needs analysis was conducted using an unstructured interview technique. Concerning the analysis of data, this study conducted content analysis on the data that was collected. This was then written in the form of a case study. It was found in this study that challenges faced by emerging agro-processors range from capacity planning, working stations, financial resources, poor logistics, appropriate technology, and rigid compliance administration. These are proposed to be solved by a think tank that will address technological, logistical, and financial challenges. It is recommended that the should be a relook into the rigid compliance documents. A future study will focus on expanding the study to include other provinces so that authors can make a holistic recommendation about what should be done by emerging agro-processors.