Author: Gert Kema

Frans Wielemaker is an independent consultant and Director of TRANSASTRA – a materials input company for organic banana farmers. Frans previously worked for Dole Fresh Fruit International for 33 years, of which the latter he spent as their Director of Research. He is internationally-recognised throughout the Latin American banana industry due to his pioneering role in the development of Dole”s Organic Program in 1995. Frans has contributed significantly to the research community and has published work in journals and books.