Investing in technology to reduce waste in the food value chain
About us
Nector was founded in 2020, as the agtech investment arm of Halls Group.
We strive to make a difference by reducing waste across the fresh produce value chain, making food production and supply more sustainable for future generations. Nector invests in businesses that use technology to reduce waste - optimising water usage in production on farms, to matching the supply and demand requirements to reduce food waste, and reducing destruction of fruit through quality control processes, Nector is building a sustainable future.
Our portfolio
At Agranimo, the main goal is to achieve long term sustainability of food consumption by using microclimate data to reduce the inputs needed for production, reduce production uncertainty, improve logistics efficiency and reduce food waste.
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Fresh IQ is a smart data platform for floriculture and fresh produce, helping businesses optimize operations, track markets, and make faster, more profitable decisions with clear, actionable insights.
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Neolithics® is an AI agri-tech company leveraging sophisticated food science and advanced technology to revolutionise the fresh produce industry. The company's mission is to reduce food waste and ensure food safety and quality.
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The Halls Group
Halls Group operates businesses in fresh produce, agri-tech, property development, nutraceuticals, data management, and financial services.
What began as a farming operation in 1890 in the Lowveld of South Africa is today a diversified group of companies with multinational operations and global aspirations.
Even though the business model has changed over time, the company is still family- owned and remains true to the values of the original enterprise.
With a long history of supporting the communities in which we live and work, we are also called to contribute to the betterment of the lives of those around us.
Our unique heritage affords us opportunity to build on our legacy for future generations. We aspire to use our influence and our actions to contribute to a better tomorrow.
Halls Group operates through 4 pillars:
Halls Fresh Produce
Halls Fresh Produce is a leading vertically integrated grower-based global marketer of sub tropical fresh produce.
Halls Portfolio
Halls Portfolio comprises of Halls Properties and HG&H Pharmaceuticals.
Nector Holdings
Focussed on technology that makes the farming process more efficient, from field monitoring to the food supply chain itself.
Coaxle
Harnessing data from a group of companies serving multiple industries spanning automobile, property, media, and business advisory.
Nector Holdings is a member of the Halls Group