La Vie Herbs
| Business Location: | Rural area - Farms |
| Province | Free State |
| Branch: | Fezile Dabi |
| Business Start Date: | |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Primary Agriculture
Challenges/Needs:
Following a request from Checkers, an opportunity exists to expand the current production area to 2 hectares and extend the supply period. La Vie Herbs has sufficient land available to accommodate this expansion. However, an irrigation system is essential to provide controlled and efficient water distribution, ensuring healthy crop growth and high yields—especially when natural rainfall is insufficient or unreliable.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
LA VIE (PTY) LTD was assisted with packaging material for the whole season and was also assisted with the agricultural support program for a pack room equipment.
Outcome Details:
Increase in turnover and net Profit
Increase in employment
Silver Star local GAP Certification
Contract extension with Checkers
Increase in employment
Silver Star local GAP Certification
Contract extension with Checkers
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
“By supplying to the Shoprite Group my dream became a fully-fledged business, which has created much-needed employment for women in a community where jobs are scarce. It really is a privilege doing what I love while uplifting other women. I thank SEDFA for making sure that the dream continues.
