Stone Fruits Grower, Exporter, Packer & Suppliers
Nine Fruits Exports (Pty) Ltd specializes in plums, apricots, nectarines and peaches. South Africa produces sweet and juicy stone fruit of a very high standard that is globally sought after. Stone fruit season in South Africa is in the summer months, from November until April.Main commodities include: plums (including interspecific, abbreviated to IS), peaches, nectarines and apricots.
Plums: African Rose, Blackred I (IS), Ruby Dawn (IS), Purple Majesty, Ebony Rose (IS), Ruby Sun, Sunkiss, Fortune, Midknight Gold (IS), Lady Red, Ruby Red, August Yummy, Flavour King (IS), Honey Punch (IS), Laetitia, Flavour Star, Fall Fiesta (IS), Songold, African Delight, Ruby Star, Angeleno, September Yummy, Flavour Fall (IS) and Autumn Treat (IS).
Peaches: Transvalia, Temptation, Early Blush
Nectarine: Royal Ruby, Skye, Alpine, Donna Rosa, Ruby Rose, Sunburst, Sunlight, Artic Star, Bella Nova and August Red.
Apricots: Supergold, Colorado, Charisma, Imperial, Faralia, Farely, Farlis.
Plums
South African plums are sweet, juicy and full of flavour. They come in many different varieties and are packed with vitamin C, potassium and fibre. In South Africa plum shipping weeks are from November to end of April.
Peaches
South African peaches are firm favourite summer fruit. Peaches grown in our sunny warm climate are sweet and extremely juicy. Peaches are shipped during November and December.
Nectarines
Nectarines are popular both locally and abroad due to their beautiful sweet, smooth and fragrant flesh. Nectarines along with peaches were some of the first fruit trees planted in the Cape. Although they are planted all over South Africa, the majority of plantings are in the Western Cape region. Shipping weeks are November to February.
Apricots
Apricots are widely planted in South Africa and there are different varieties available. Typically South African apricots are sweet with firm flesh and are excellent to eat. Shipping weeks are November to February.
To deliver the freshest and highest quality South African fruits to global markets, fostering sustainable agricultural practices and supporting local farmers. We aim to create lasting relationships with our partners and customers while promoting the rich diversity of South African's fruit industry.
As a South African fruit export company, we adhere to some of the world's most stringent accreditations as requested by major retailers, to ensure our products meet the highest standard of quality, safety, and sustainability. These certifications, such as GlobalGAP, APAC, FPEF, Siza, COC & IFS Broker are essential for gaining access to international markets, where retailers and consumers demand impeccable produce. By complying with these rigorous standards, we not only safeguard our reputation but also build trust with our global partners.
Furthermore, adhering to these requirements reduces risks, ensures ethical and environmentally friendly practices, and provides a competitive edge in a highly dynamic and demanding industry. This commitment to excellence allows us to maintain long-term relationship with top retailers and secure our position in premium markets across the globe.
At Nine Fruits Exports, we do not only grow the best quality fruit, but we also offer a fully integrated logistics service. We understand the demands of shipping fresh fruit and it is our goal to ensure that our shipments are handled as gently and efficiently throughout the entire supply chain.
Nine Fruits Exports ensures the shortest possible transit time for our fruit. Our fruit is shipped in refrigerated containers which are designed to maintain the cold chain and ensure that our fruit is kept at constant prescribed temperature protocol throughout the journey to our international receivers.
Nine Fruits Exports has Service Level Agreement contracts in place with the major shipping lines contracted to ship our fruit to ensure that our highly perishable product reaches it final destination on time.
The management team form the backbone of Nine Fruits Exports (Pty) Ltd, providing guidance through their vision, expertise, and commitment to excellence in the global fruit export. Their collective experience and leadership are pivotal in shaping the strategic direction of Nine Fruits Exports, ensuring they remain at the forefront of innovation, and sustainability while delivering the finest quality citrus to clients around the world.