Who We Are
About Zaiger SA
We introduce the most promising and exciting stone fruit varieties bred by Zaiger’s Inc. Genetics breeding program in Modesto, California into South Africa.
Since 2000, Zaiger SA has held an exclusive license and remains the sole agent responsible for representing, managing, and promoting their cultivars in South Africa.
We take great pride in our meticulous evaluation process, ensuring each variety is rigorously assessed to recommend the most suitable cultivars for your specific climate and growing needs. We have in depth knowledge of our varieties, scrutinising everything from taste, size, colour, texture and shape, to yield and storage capabilities.
Our goal is to be your partner in cultivar management.
Our Numbers
75,000
new seedling selections planted & evaluated by Zaiger’s Inc. Genetics every year.
Over 400
patented varieties owned by Zaiger’s Inc. Genetics.
Over 1200
varieties imported by
Zaiger SA since 2000.
Over 200
varieties currently under evaluation by Zaiger SA.
Meet the Team
Michael Anderson
Managing Member
Enrico Nigrini
Product Development Manager
Enrico heads the evaluation process for all varieties chosen by Zaiger SA for importation through the Zaiger’s Inc Genetics breeding program. With 8 years of prior experience as a stone fruit evaluator, Enrico brings invaluable expertise to his role.
Nicole van Rijswijk
Business Support Officer
Nicole oversees the daily financial and administrative operations at Zaiger SA, managing tasks such as bookkeeping and grower contractual agreements. Before joining Zaiger SA, Nicole held a similar position at a large fruit and dairy farm in Ceres.