Capespan

25/06/2026

Pome Season Update 🍎🍐

The pome fruit season continues to move ahead, with Controlled Atmosphere (CA) packed fruit now forming an important part of the current packing programme.

Across the different packhouses, a range of cultivars are being packed as the season progresses. This flow is carefully guided by market requirements, fruit readiness, and the practical logistics of each packhouse, including cold storage planning and available capacity.

A strong, coordinated effort continues across the value chain to ensure quality fruit reaches the right markets at the right time.

23/06/2026

Ons nooi geskikte kandidate uit om aansoek te doen vir ’n Junior Produksie Bestuurder-posisie in tafeldruiwe op Noudonsies, geleë in die Augrabies area, Noord-Kaap.

Hierdie is ’n geleentheid vir iemand met dryfkrag, praktiese ingesteldheid en ’n belangstelling in produksiebestuur om verder in die tafeldruifbedryf te groei.

Blaai vir meer besonderhede oor die pos en aansoekproses.

Aansoeke sluit 30 Junie 2026.

11/06/2026

Capespan Global Network | Retail-Ready Table Grape Programmes

Through its international supply network, Capespan continues to support retail programmes with carefully packed, market-ready table grapes.

These Egyptian table grapes, including Prime and Flame Seedless, are packed in a convenient 20 x 250g punnet format for a retail programme in Austria.

With attention to product quality, presentation and programme requirements, Capespan remains focused on connecting reliable supply with market-specific retail needs.

10/06/2026

05/06/2026

The Gems are back!

As the Outspan Gems season gets underway, the focus is once again on delivering bright, easy-peeling citrus backed by trusted production and packing partnerships.

Pictured are Bernie Denton, Capespan COO, Dawid Wandrag, Penhill Production Manager, and Lee Michaels from Capespan Farms during their visit to Capespan-owned Penhill Farm in the Addo region and Mimosa Packhouse.

Capespan. We deliver.

27/05/2026

Eid Mubarak 🌙

Wishing our partners and communities celebrating Eid al-Adha a blessed and meaningful occasion.

26/05/2026

Capespan congratulates Jacques du Preez on his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of Hortgro, effective 1 August 2026.

Jacques has played an important role in South Africa’s deciduous fruit industry through his work in trade, market access, phytosanitary compliance, logistics and export market development. His appointment comes as the industry gathers at the Hortgro Technical Symposium 2026 in Somerset West, a timely reminder of the value of strong leadership, technical collaboration and industry-wide representation.

We wish Jacques well as he steps into this important leadership role and continues to serve the deciduous fruit sector in South Africa and internationally.

Congratulations, Jacques.

25/05/2026

Citrus Season Update | Hoedspruit, Limpopo

Members of our citrus team recently returned from Hoedspruit in Limpopo, where they visited orchards and packhouses to follow the progress of the citrus season and oversee quality.

Star Ruby grapefruit is currently underway, with very good volumes still to be packed. Turkey Valencia oranges are also highly anticipated, as the northern citrus season continues to build momentum.

We are grateful that the weather is still holding up in the north. There is still a long season ahead, but the team is ready and excited for the weeks to come.

23/05/2026

The recent floods and severe weather have placed significant pressure on several of South Africa’s agricultural production areas and surrounding rural communities.

Capespan extends its sincere sympathy and support to the growers, farm workers, families, businesses and communities who have experienced damage, disruption and loss during this difficult time.

Across affected regions, the impact reaches far beyond the immediate flooding. Orchards, vineyards, access roads, bridges, irrigation systems, electricity supply, cold storage, processing facilities and farming infrastructure have all come under pressure, affecting producers, workers and the broader fresh produce value chain.

We recognise the efforts of farmers, workers, local government, Eskom, Transnet, emergency teams, port and logistics stakeholders, industry bodies, local organisations and community members who are working together to restore access, support affected areas, protect product quality and keep essential agricultural supply chains moving.

Agriculture is built on resilience, but moments like these remind us that behind every orchard, packhouse and export season are people, homes, livelihoods and communities.
Recovery also requires coordinated support. Our thoughts remain with everyone affected as rebuilding continues.

19/05/2026

Pome Profile: Royal Gala 🍎

Royal Gala is one of the world’s most popular apple cultivars, valued for its dependable eating quality and approachable sweetness. Its crisp texture and mild, aromatic flavour make it an easy choice for everyday enjoyment, appealing to both adults and children. With its attractive striped colour and reliable consistency, Royal Gala continues to be a cornerstone cultivar in global apple markets.