IRVIN & JOHNSON LTD ABALONE AQUACULTURE- A LONG ADVENTURE Deidre Du Toit Norway Science Week

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1 IRVIN & JOHNSON LTD ABALONE AQUACULTURE- A LONG ADVENTURE Deidre Du Toit Norway Science Week

2 AVI LIMITED, a consumer brand company listed on the JSE, is the parent company to I&J AVI s extensive brand portfolio includes more than 50 brands which are leaders in their field and best-loved brands. Brands: ANGLOVAAL INDUSTRIES Beverages: Five Roses, Freshpak, House of Coffees, Frisco, Koffiehuis and Ellis Brown Biscuits: Bakers, Pyotts, Baumann s, Willards and Provita Frozen Food: I&J Personal care: Yardley, Lentheric Fashion brands: Spitz, Green Cross, Carvella, Lacoste and many other

3 Cape Hake in a Global Context (Tons) Global Fish Production Whitefish Hake Cape Hake contributes 3% to Total Global Whitefish Production Cape Hake

4 IRVIN & JOHNSON VERTICAL INTERGRATION Founded in 1910 Cape Hake quota holder 8 Wetfish Vessels 3 Freezer Vessels Continuous to train and develop experienced fishing crews Two processing facilities Total Capacity of mt Exports to > 25 Countries

5 Value of the SA Cape Hake market >50% contribution to value of SA commercial fisheries R3.5bn export earnings >R5.4bn annual sales jobs created overall by vertically integrated model people employed by Cape Hake industry 40% previously disadvantaged females >1 600 direct employees

6 World Abalone Aquaculture production REGION (MT) China Korea South Africa Chile 700 Australia 900 USA ( Incl. Hawaii) 362 Japan ( seeds) 200 Taiwan 171 New Zealand 100 Mexico 419 Europe 15 Thailand 8 Philippines 4 TOTAL

7 Geographical location and indicators 200 Km South East of Cape Town. Zoned as Agriculture I 8 Ha used for production Key decisive factors to consider when starting an aquaculture operation include: Water source - Energetic Coastline - quality water Feed security - Abundance of Kelp beds, artificial feed supply Distance from other farms, minimize associate Biosecurity risks Correct elevation from sea level, header tanks gravity flow, energy efficiency Favourable water Temperatures Close proximity for distribution 7

8 TIMELINE AND HISTORY 1980 s: Historically I&J was a rights holder of wild caught abalone. It lost its right due to smaller TAC s allocated to previous disadvantaged fisherman. In anticipation of the decline in wild populations due to poaching, I&J sought to purchase the Klipfonteyn Farm ( now known as Danger Point) Size of the property 278 Ha, only farm on 8 hectares 1988: First excavations and buildings erected Number of employees: 4 8

9 First employees living in caravans on-site 9

10 Wooden houses act as hatchery and portable pools for stocking spat 10

11 1988: Excavation of land and erecting first buildings 11

12 CONTINIOUS GROWTH First excavations and tanks Employees in full-time positions: First commercial export of product Hard work and dedication, delivers export only after twelve years investment 2005 Export 105 t Emplo yment growt h from Expansion: 4 to 220 t- 300 t 96 full time emplo yees 2015 Expansion tons, ASC certified Expansion to 500 tons Employees in full-time employment:

13 CURRENT FARM 13

14 VALUE CHAIN HATCHERY: On-site INDUCTION OF BROOD STOCK SETTLEMENT of Larvae NURSERY : Juveniles WEANING ( Internal and External) GRADED OUT TO GROW ON SUBJECTED TO FARMING PROCEDURES AND PROTOCOLS GROW TO MARKET SIZE PROCESSED at Walker Bay Canners for Canned and Dried Markets

15 FOOD SAFETY, NRCS REQUIREMENTS AND BIOSECURITY With a corporate background and support from the parent company, strict standard operating procedures are followed and adhered to by our company to comply to World standards such as Compulsory specifications: The processing facilities and persons handling and processing particular food products Quality and composition Packaging and labeling The minimum requirements of the Compulsory Specification for these food products are based on: Good Manufacturing- and Good Hygiene Practices (GMP and GHP) and by applying in addition Food Safety Management Food Safety Management Systems based on HACCP Standards and Guidelines set out by CODEX Routine testing of DSP, PSP Toxins, E-coli, heavy metals HACCP and HYGIENE manual Biosecurity Policies and Procedures

16 PRODUCT RANGE South Africa is lucky to have a premium specie which is superior to other abalone species. Its renowned marketable properties has ensured discerning customers world-wide. The brand should be protected at all times. Products include Live, Dried and Canned Abalone 16

17 SUSTAINABILITY AND CERTIFICATION Taking the lead by becoming the first MSC certified hake fishery in 2004, and the first Abalone Farm in the African continent to be ASC Certified, we continue to protect and preserve our oceans. ASC standards was only recently created ( 2012) and I&J pursued getting certified as part of their sustainability commitment. Since then there is a growing awareness by Asian customers purchasing sustainable produce. Certification process focus on the sustainability of the operation and its influence on the environment. Key indicators include: 1. Complying with applicable legal regulations and requirements 2. Avoid significant effects on biodiversity 3. Avoid adverse effects on natural genetic diversity 4. Manage disease and pest in environmentally friendly way 5. Use resources efficiently 6. Be a good neighbour and conscientious coastal citizen 7. Develop farms in socially and culturally responsible manner

18 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY I&J contributes 1% of our pre-tax profit every year, we donate fish and our people give freely in their time and effort to support causes that make our world & community a better place to live. Current sponsorships include: 18

19 THANK YOU