2008 Annual Report The 2008 annual report which incorporates the reports of the directors, report of the independant auditors and the audited financial statements for the 2008 financial year ended are presented.Click heading to download report. The fifty seventh annual general meeting of members will be held on Wednesday the 17th of June 2009 at the company's premises being corner Boshoff Road and Shepperton Drive at 12 noon.                 Fifty-fifth Annual General Meeting Interfresh held its fifty-fifth Annual General Meeting at its Graniteside Head Office on the 26th of June 2008 at 12 noon. In attendance were the Group's major shareholders who showed optimism and confidence in the Group's ability to stay afloat and remain a giant leader in the agro-business, despite heavily trying trading conditions that are prevailing within the economy. The Group's endlessly innovative ideas proved beyond measure that the leading team were united in achieving the same goal - growth.  After the presentation, our hospitable team lead the shareholders to some refreshments which did the trick in putting everyone at ease and gave them the opportunity to mingle with some of the sharp brains in the industry.

Mazoe Citrus Estates Setting The Pace At Bindura and Harare Agricultural Show 2008   Once again, Mazoe Citrus estates have maintained their reputation and standards of quality champions and innovation gurus. They won this year's best display at the Harare Agricultural show without any difficutlties or competition from the rest of the exhibitors. MCE was joined by the Flowers SBU displaying their export quality roses at various stages of growth. Not to be outdone, Smithfield Horticulture were also present with their wide range of fresh grown vegetables together with seeds of some of the products grown. Those who thronged the stand were much interested in knowing how we grow our oranges, flowers and the various vegetables starting from land preparation to planting, fertilizer application, harvesting and marketing.The oranges were displayed in two groups. The export quality oranges were packed in boxes and loose locally sold oranges were packed in high quality pockets. His Honourable Excellency, President Robert Mugabe together with the Govenor of the Reserve Bank Mr. Gideon Gono accompanied by various Ministers of Parliament stopped by our exhibition stand and took time discussing with our Group's representative Koga Muriva marvelling at the export quality products grown at Mazoe Citrus Estates and Flowers. The delegation was so impresed that the R.B.Z Govenor gave the subsidiary divisions and ox-drawn plough, a scortch cart and chemicals. Mazoe Flowers had on display, their 21 rose varieties which included Sacha - the red rose, Golden Gate - the yellow, Ice Cold - the white rose amongst many others that the general public were amazed to note that one flower could have so many varieties with exciting names like Akito and Pleasure! Smithfiled Horticulture - first timers, started on a vibrant note with fresh and healthy vegetables picked from the red soils the of Mazoe Valley. The vegetables included potatoes, tomatoes, beetroot, broccoli, butternut amongst a wide range of fresh products. Our representatives were on the ready with information on how we can all grow our own healthy vegetables in our backyards and most important of all, why it is important for all of us to eat at 5 servings of vegetables on a daily basis.  By the way:- Did you know that under the term Navel Oranges we have a wide variety of oranges including the Newhall, Lima, Palmer and BH oranges, all of which are grown at MCE?

Oodles of Noodles Galore at Marlon Trading Be as creative as you wish this summer with the wide variety of pastas and noodles available from Marlon Trading. They are certainly leaving up to their promise, they are indeed 'a pantry full of promise'. To give you a head start, how about your own homecooked Chicken Chow Main using our Esko Instant Noodles, also available from Marlon Trading. Esko's Chicken Chow Mein   1 packet Esko's instant noodles (your favourite flavour) 500g mixed vegetables 4 teaspoons vegetable oil 500g chicken thigh fillet strips 3 eggs beaten 1 teablespoon light soy sauce Chopped fresh chives to garnish Add mixed vegetables to a large pan of boiling water. Return to boil for 2 minutes. Add instant noodles to the same    pan. boil for a further 2 minutes. Drain. Set aside in a large bowl.   Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a wok over a high heat. Cut chicken fillets and noodle-flavour sachets. Stiry fry for 3 minutes or until chicken is  browned and cooked through. Add to vegetable mixture.   Heat remaining oil in the same wok. Add eggs and swirl pan to form an omelette. Chook for 2 minutes or until set. Remove from pan. Roll up omelette and cut into 1cm wide strips.   Return vegetable mixture to wok with soy sauce. Stir fry for about 1 minute, or until heated through. Remove from heat. Gently stir in omlette.   Serve the chicken chow mein immediately, garnished with chopped fresh chives.   Lip Smacking Good - Enjoy!     _________________________________________________________________________________________ BREAK INTO SUMMER WITH THESE REFRESHING FRUIT SMOOTHIES Breakfast Smoothies - You can never go wrong incorporating a fruit smoothie in your summer breakfast. You can use any fruit but some really tasty smoothies are - Mango, Peach and Strawberry.     Mango Smoothie 1 x Peeled Mango (Preferably the stringless type) 1 x Peach 1 x Banana (Optional - but good for texture) 1 x Fresh Orange Juice or Marlon Orange Crush - Diluted 1 x Cup Yogurt 1 x Cup Ice Sweeten with honey if desired. Combine together in a blender and top with fresh fruit and / or whipped cream. Drink and enjoy!