We are proud small-scale suppliers of cocktail and plum tomatoes to Freshmark (Shoprite Holdings’ fruit and vegetable procurement and distribution arm). Thus qualifying us as Global G.A.P accredited in adherence to the strictest of food safety standards.
Our produce is part of a wide range that is; tested daily for any deviation from the specified requirements, as well as microbiology activity and chemical residues (see www.shopriteholdings.co.za).
And this is how we got to where we are now:
Achievements
- Signing a market contract with freshmark
- Attaining Global G.A.P accreditation
- Boasting a top notch Pack-House Facility
- Production started in October 2012
- 1st harvest was done in December 2012
- 10 permanent employees
- Being able to continuously attract a good number of casual workers
- Producing 761 crates of tomatoes per season
- Reaching our extended and informal market through movable assets such as a 2ton Cooler Truck and a bakkie among others