About Kammanasie Veld Products
The 3 shareholders and Executive Directors, Yiding, Ken and Arie of Kammanassie tea, came together through their common interest and experience in the organic health industry. Between them they have 30 years’ of experience, which they are utilising to provide various new and exciting organic products.
Through investing jointly in farms, research, business experience and development of products they provide options for the various customer segments in the market.
The name “Kammanassie” originates from a mountain range found in the Western Cape, South Africa. This is the natural biome of the Honeybush tea plant amongst others that we cultivate organically to ensure a sustainable supply of natural, organic products.
The name for our range “Veld” comes from the Afrikaans language, meaning “bush”. This refers to the origin of our products, as well as how we produce and cultivate our raw materials. Doing so in a way that ensures that we capture all the health benefits from the plants, adding greatly to our quality products for the market.
Grace Yiding Li
Prior to her present position as director of Kammanassie Tea (Pty) Ltd, Grace held the position of senior associate for four years at PricewaterhouseCoopers focusing on mergers and acquisitions.Grace is fluent in both Mandarin and English resulting in excellent communication skills.
Arie Hollenbach
Arie is trained and experienced in Logistics, Supply Chain and Operational Management. With over 22 years’ experience in marketing and sales he enjoys face to face engagements with customers and suppliers. He has a passion for the health and herbal industry and focuses on unique and truly African products.
Ken Dodds
With more than 30 years of experience working with raw plant materials and products. Ken is one of the most experienced and competent in the industry.Having provided for both the local and international market, Ken has a thorough understanding of legislation and quality of product.
Commitment to Sustainability and Ethical Practices
Our organisation is deeply committed to sustainability, ethical conduct, and responsible business practices. We recognise that long-term success depends on maintaining a healthy balance between environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic growth.
All our farms operate in full compliance with applicable national and international regulations and standards. This ensures that our plant-based medicines and related products consistently meet the highest levels of quality, safety, and integrity. Each facility is certified organic by the relevant authorities, reflecting our unwavering dedication to environmentally sound agricultural methods and the responsible use of natural resources.
We are equally committed to the principles of access and benefit-sharing, as outlined in international frameworks such as the Nagoya Protocol. In practice, this means that we work in close partnership with local communities — ensuring they receive tangible social and economic benefits from our operations. Through job creation, skills development, and community upliftment initiatives, we strive to foster inclusive growth and long-term empowerment.
Our approach to sustainability goes beyond compliance. We view it as a moral and strategic imperative that benefits not only the planet, but also the people who live and work in the regions where we operate. By prioritising ethical sourcing, fair trade, and community collaboration, we aim to contribute meaningfully to a more equitable and sustainable future for all.