Vinpro

About

VinPro is the representative organisation for 2 500 South African wine producer and cellar members, striving towards their commercial sustainability.

Description

VinPro is the representative organisation for close to 3 500 South African wine producer and cellar members, striving towards their commercial sustainability, as well as that of the broader producer industry and its strategic role-players. As such, it is their mouthpiece at all relevant forums and in dealings with Government.

Services include:
Consultation in soil science and GIS, viticulture, agricultural economics, black economic empowerment (BEE) and general management
Promoting social development through dedicated ethical trade, training and research initiatives and funding
Strategic support to cellars/processors to enhance efficiency
Information transfer through the monthly WineLand magazine, annual Wynboer Technical Yearbook and SA Wine Industry Directory, as well as websites, newsletters, social media and relevant apps.
Setting up various communication initiatives and forums with role-players in the wine industry, including the annual Nedbank VinPro Information Day, WineLand Seminar and Rootstock sessions.
Facilitating transfer of the latest technology and results
Ensuring access to top quality plant material and specialised information management systems – via respective shareholding in Vititec (Pty) Ltd and Farm Management Systems (Pty) Ltd.

VinPro also plays a key role in facilitating the Wine Industry Strategic Exercise (WISE), a collaborative effort from all relevant role-players in developing a framework towards an adaptable, robust, globally competitive and profitable wine and brandy industry.

Mission

Vision: Striving towards a sustainable and participative wine producing community.

Products

VinPro consultation services:
Soil science & GIS
Viticulture
Agro-economy
Black economic empowerment (BEE)
Strategic support to cellars

Publications/products:
WineLand magazine
SA Wine Industry Directory
Winetech Technical Yearbook
VinPro Cost Guide
DVD training package for vineyard workers

Affiliate Vititec provides top quality plant material.

Affiliate WineMS provides specialised information management systems to cellars and producers.

"Vinpro is a non-profit company which represents 2 500 South African wine producers, cellars and industry stakeholders. The organisation liaises closely with Government and industry role players on issues that have an impact on the profitability and sustainability of its members and the industry as a whole. It keeps its members and the broader industry informed of industry trends and technical expertise and renders specialised services ranging from soil science to viticulture, agricultural economics and transformation and development."