South African Milk Processors’ Organization (SAMPRO) - Pretoria - South Africa

South African Milk Processors’ Organization (SAMPRO) is a voluntary association representing South Africa’s secondary dairy industry, based in Pretoria. Founded in 2003, it unites processors that transform raw milk into products such as pasteurized and longlife milk, yoghurt, cheese, and milk powder. Financed by membership fees and compliant with the Competition Act, SAMPRO promotes industry coordination and quality standards through expert advisory committees. It is a member of Milk SA, nominating half of its board, and of the Dairy Standard Agency (DSA), which ensures dairy product quality. SAMPRO also supports the South African National Committee of the International Dairy Federation (SANCIDF) and the South African Society of Dairy Technology (SASDT), providing them with accounting and secretarial services.