ALG Estates
ALG Estates has formed an unrivalled reputation in South Africa for its production and distribution of citrus fruits to high-end retailers, but attributes a much more wholesome focus of social enrichment as its core mission
Schoonbee Landgoed
Celebrating 45 years in the industry, Schoonbee Landgoed shows no signs of slowing down
Amiran Kenya
Amiran Kenya is establishing itself as the one-stop shop for full agriculture solutions in East Africa
Sterkwater Boerdery
Sterkwater Boerdery is expanding into the world of export with an extensive produce offering driven by clear values and processes
Viking Crop Protection
Viking Crop Protection is stepping ahead of the curve in the world of agrochemical distribution
The X Group
The X Group’s four complementing divisions are combining to capitalise on a host of opportunities in Africa and beyond, via a family-driven philosophy to maintain top quality and strong relationships
MIM Cashew and Agricultural Products Ltd
Mim Cashew is making waves far beyond the confines of its cashew processing domain as it looks to evolve upon foundations of sustainability and integrity
Capespan South Africa Pty Ltd
A Fresh Fruit FocusWriter: Matthew StaffProject Manager: Joshua Mann Delivering exceptional fruit straight from the orchard and right on to the shelves of the world’s retail, wholesale and food service partners, Capespan’s Outspan, Cape and Goldland brands are synonymous with fruit quality, and the business is looking to leverage such prominence as it looks to broader triumphs in the future.Covering more than 60 countries on four continents via its ever-widening export footprint, the global name in fresh produce has established itself in every new country of operation over the years and South Africa is no different; optimising the same procurement, marketing and export standards that have been achieved elsewhere around the world, while embedding a strong local emphasis via partnerships with almost 200 SA growers.Subsequently reducing supply chain costs and securing the shortest route to market for optimum fruit value across all of its customers, the business has formulated an overall offering that is difficult for others to contend with within the market.“Underscoring our service to producers is our wealth of market experience,” the Company states. “This includes interpreting customer demands, transferring demands into packing specifications, ensuring fruit quality, and assisting on accreditations, certifications and auditing of pack houses and farms. In addition, we have a self-audit system for environmental issues, as well as safety and health specifications.“Thanks to our state-of-the-art IT systems, producers can enjoy the advantage of an integrated reporting programme with full supply chain visibility via a B2B web portal, ongoing feedback and tracking the fruit through the chain.”Capespan South Africa ultimately takes the stresses and…
GOGO Fruit | EKM Exports
The Quest for Fruit ExcellenceWriter: Emily JarvisProject Manager: Joshua Mann Guided by the ultimate objective to vertically integrate its supply chain, GOGO is on a mission to provide the best service to both local growers and buyers in all corners of the world. Known for the unrivalled quality and consistency of its fruit produce – epitomised by its reputation for delivering ‘the Rolls-Royce of fruit’ – the GOGO brand continues to stand strong and exceed customer expectation through strategic investment in its key processes and the equipment required to stay head and shoulders above the competition.GOGO’s ownership structure mirrors its founding philosophies of trust, local partnerships and putting the power back into the hands of the farmer. Consisting of five producing companies, some with shared ownership structures – namely EL Sundew Farming, Tian Kruger Farming, JJ Gouws Farming, Nyawa Farming and JFK Farming – all supported by a marketing, procurement, cold chain, logistics and export chain, the Company is able to engender a close-knit, transparent relationship between its customers and the business; while ensuring an ongoing supply of quality fruit all year round.Eben Kruger, Director at GOGO and Managing Director of EKM Exports affirms: “Success for us is a combination of many things but at its core is quality fruit and relationships with our buyers all over the world. From our facilities in South Africa, we have achieved a strong local and international presence across Africa, Canada, EU member states, the UK, the Middle East and Asia. Today, we are one of the preferred brands for many retailers and…
Denau
Focused & FreshWriter: Matthew StaffProject Manager: Joshua Mann The production and export of both grapes and citrus products has distinguished South African-based fruit farming Company, Denau within a competitive market over the decades, and it is now looking towards conservative profits to ensure long-term success through innovation and careful custodianship.The producer, packer and exporter working out of Hex River Valley, 140 kilometres northeast of Cape Town, has thrived from origins which date back to the mid-1800s; instilling a flexibility within the business that can only derive from in-house expertise comprising its own packing, sorting and cooling facilities.Arguably the business’ greatest asset though emanates from the consistency and dedication that is achieved through being a family business; the current incumbent of which – Managing Director (MD), Fanie Naudé – realising all too well how much of a competitive advantage tradition and heritage can be in the agricultural sector.“Denau is a family fruit farming business and is currently managed by the fifth and sixth generation of the Naudé family that has farmed in the Hex River Valley since 1841,” he notes. “Our receivers are mainly in the EU and the UK now and over time we have built up a remarkable business relationship with a shortlist of highly valued, reliable receivers.“However, much of the expansion and consolidation of today’s Denau has been implemented by Pieter Naudé, the current chairman, since the 1980s. He started farming in 1976 on the Welgemoed farm with 28 hectares of table grapes, and through the acquisition of more farming units – over time – the farming…
