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From Wijnappels to World Markets: Celebrating 363 Years of South Africa’s Apple Industry

On April 17, 363 years ago, the seeds for one of South Africa’s most significant agricultural industries were sown—quite literally. On 17 April 1662,...

Simultaneous Apple Arrivals Disrupt Global Markets

South African apple exporters are facing serious challenges after weeks of weather-related disruption at the Cape Town Container Terminal resulted in widespread shipping delays....

Welgemeen Boerdery Triumphs at CFG Awards for Excellence in Fruit Production

Welgemeen Boerdery, situated in the Witzenberg Valley, has earned top honors for overall excellence at the Ceres Fruit Growers (CFG) annual awards. The farm’s...

Two-a-Day Becomes South Africa’s First Agribusiness Certified as a Top Employer

Tru-Cape’s shareholder Two-a-Day recently became the first agribusiness in South Africa to be certified as a Top Employer nationally by the Top Employers Institute,...

Tru-Cape Poised for Growth as Global Fruit Demand Soars

The fruit industry is on the brink of an exciting phase packed with opportunities, believes Anton Rabe, the executive director at Hortgro. “I am incredibly...

SA Emerges as Top Southern Hemisphere Supplier of Pink Lady Apples

South Africa is rapidly establishing itself as the leading and preferred source of Pink Lady apples from the Southern Hemisphere. According to Kantar data, Pink...

Fruitbox Ltd. Partners with EastPack to Bring Zespri Kiwifruit to East Africa’s Growing Market

In an ongoing effort to align with strong and respected global fresh produce brands, Fruitbox Ltd. recently partnered with New Zealand post-harvest operator EastPack...

Weekend Warrior: Grabouw Showcases Agri-Tourism and Sustainability

Over the weekend of 13-14 April 2024, the trails around Grabouw, primarily known for their agricultural heritage, turned into a hub of mountain biking...

Tru-Cape Producers in Western Cape Evaluate Storm’s Impact on Apple Harvest

In the orchards of Ceres and the EGVV area, situated within the heart of South Africa's fruit belt, Tru-Cape's pome (apple and pear) producers...