“I firmly believe that it’s better to engage in business together, than to have no business opportunities at all. My love for peanuts started as a child, which was also influenced by my father, who worked with peanuts. From enjoying peanut butter and syrup to eagerly awaiting fresh, hot peanut butter directly from the factory.

As I got older, we established a shop in Springs, offering raw peanuts, peanut butter, and other products to the community. I immersed myself in every aspect of the business, from loading and unloading trucks with my family, to inventory management and implementing necessary systems for smooth operations.

In 2004, we transformed the shop into a factory in Centurion. With diverse responsibilities, we worked together as a family and seized opportunities, like producing peanut butter and sprinkle nuts.

Fuelled by our passion for people and product development, we prioritize customer needs and deliver new products in line with those needs. We are also continuously striving toward collaboration with small to medium farmers and our vision extends further into empowering others, as we believe in the value of partnerships and growth.

I believe that our hands shape the future. With a passion for peanuts, people, and manufacturing, we WILL create opportunities for a better tomorrow.”

Amelia de Preez, Owner of Kalinda Trading.