Westfalia Fruit

Westfalia Fruit is a multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related processed products to international markets.

5001-10000 employees

Founded 1949

$300M debt financing

Fruit

Private Company

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Fruit Food and Beverage

Remote Work Available

This company offers remote work opportunities.

Open Positions1

This role can be based remotely out of the UK or South Africa. However PLEASE NOTE that although this position can be remoteYou must be within commuting distance from one of our offices in South Africa or the UK (preferably Johannesburg or Kings Hill).Full-TimeFresh fruitPosted

M&A Associate

Support end-to-end M&A transaction execution, coordinating stakeholders, timelines, and key deliverables
Prepare and manage investment committee and Board materials, ensuring high-quality, timely outputs
Build and maintain financial models, delivering valuation, scenario analysis, and commercial insights
Analyse financial, market, and competitor data to support investment decisions and strategy development
Coordinate due diligence across functions, managing data rooms, information flow, and key findings
Track risks, actions, and milestones, ensuring accurate reporting and escalation where required
Assist in drafting transaction documentation (e.g. NDAs, term sheets) and maintaining version control
Produce clear, structured presentations and maintain effective communication across internal and external stakeholders

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About Westfalia Fruit

Westfalia Fruit is the world's largest avocado-growing operation, pioneering sustainable practices across 17 countries. You will join a multinational supplier of fresh fruit and processed products, serving global retail and wholesale markets. They grow, source, ripen, pack, and market high-quality avocados and other fresh produce year-round. This vertically integrated supply chain ensures premium products reach customers in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America, and Southern Africa.

How We Work

You will join a global team of approximately 8,000 members collaborating across 17 countries. Westfalia Fruit values inclusivity, innovation, quality, and integrity. While some roles offer remote flexibility, like the M&A Associate, you must reside within commuting distance of a primary office. This ensures a blend of independent work with opportunities for in-person collaboration and team building.

Innovation at Westfalia Fruit

Westfalia Fruit actively leverages advanced technology to enhance agricultural practices and product quality. Engineers and researchers develop disease-resistant avocado rootstocks using AI and DNA markers. You will work within systems that utilize sensors for precise orchard monitoring and optimized irrigation. They also implement probiotic mists in ripening rooms and Modified Atmosphere Packaging to extend product shelf-life, consistently pushing the boundaries of fresh produce logistics.

Why Join Us

Shape the future of a global leader with the world's largest avocado-growing footprint.
Contribute to an innovative company committed to sustainable agricultural practices.
Engage in complex, impactful projects across an integrated international supply chain.
Work with cutting-edge technology from AI in breeding to advanced packaging solutions.
Expand your expertise in a supportive, multinational environment.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation and benefits package (details shared during interview).
Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

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