Alfred Tibane founded Hands on Project and Farming in honour of his late mother’s legacy - building a business that supplies fresh, peeled, and cut fruit and vegetables straight from his farm to his community.
As demand grew, Alfred expanded to a larger plot. But scaling production manually wasn’t sustainable, or fast enough to meet orders while keeping the produce fresh.
Without the right processing equipment, Alfred’s team was prepping everything by hand. It took time, added pressure, and limited how much produce they could deliver each day.
Alfred partnered with Mutualism and secured asset-backed funding designed to meet his operational needs. With the funding, he was able to purchase specialised cutting and peeling equipment, and change the pace of his business.
The results were immediate:
Today, Hands on Project and Farming runs like clockwork. Delivering high-quality, ready-to-eat produce to more customers, more consistently. The business is thriving, jobs have been created, and Alfred continues to build a future rooted in family values and smart decision-making.
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