Mint & Honey officially signed a lease agreement with the Atlantis Special Economic Zone (ASEZCo) on Tuesday 24 October.
This took place at the Economic Green Link (EGL) building, situated at the ASEZ, from where Mint & Honey will operate.
The company, founded in 2018, is on a mission to combat food insecurity through its fortified food-manufacturing extrusion facility.
The ASEZ facility’s strategic location provides access to both Eastern and Western markets, positioning Mint & Honey as a significant player in the global mission to address hunger and poverty. “Our goal is to reduce child mortality and prevent malnutrition-related growth issues, such as stunting and wasting,” said company founder and owner Regan Paul.
“I would like my company to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives and give them the best opportunities to thrive and reach their full potential.”
“The need for sustainable urban agricultural projects is growing,” said James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth.
“We are well positioned to become a global leader in this space and to use innovative practices to address the food security needs of communities while creating job opportunities for the people of Atlantis.
“The City of Cape Town is a proud supporter of the Atlantis Special Economic Zone and the work that it is doing with companies such as Mint & Honey.”
The journey began with the official signing of the lease, a pivotal moment attended by the likes of Vos and chairperson of the ASEZCo board Jo-Ann Johnston. She said: “We’re very excited to welcome Mint & Honey, an innovative food manufacturer, into our growing eco-system. As we drive the Western Cape’s economy forward with clean-tech enabled agri-processing, we will not only harness the power of green energy, but also create jobs that contribute to a more sustainable future for our region.”
Matt Cullinan, CEO of the ASEZ said: “Mint & Honey aims to create approximately 60 new jobs from its new facility whilst supplying the world food programme with much needed nutritional compounds for disbursement throughout Africa.
“Not only will there be a direct impact on food security throughout South Africa and Africa, but this facility will also contribute to a growth in exports and thus local economic growth.”
