Volume down but Tru-Cape cautiously optimistic for 2023
South Africa’s leading apple and pear exporter, Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, says that while many of the same challenges that made 2022 a tough year are still in place, they are cautiously optimistic for a better year ahead based on potential
More Health Benefits of Eating Apples and Pears
Apples and pears are two of the most commonly consumed fruits in the world, and for good reason. They are not only delicious but also packed with health benefits. A growing body of scientific research has revealed that eating more
Tru-Cape sponsored Eselfontein MTB raises R212,000
The Tru-Cape-sponsored Eselfontein MTB Festival, held in Ceres in the Western Cape in October, is an important fundraiser for local communities. According to Janene Malherbe of the farm Eselfontein in Ceres which grows apples, pears, and cherries for Tru-Cape and has
Tru-Cape author to read at Somerset West Library in March.
As part of the Friends of the Library programme, author Buks Nel and illustrator Ros Nel will read excerpts from their book, People, Pears and the Stories they Share, at the Somerset West Library on Thursday, March 16 at 6pm. Nizam
Zulch’s use higher-density planting, better varieties, nets
Robert Zulch and sons, Johan and Fourie on their farm Wakkerstroom in the Witzenberg Valley of Ceres won The Chairman’s Award at Ceres Fruit Growers several times for the highest number of total points. By that accolade alone they were
Tru-Cape’s Amapiano campaign extended.
South Africa’s preeminent apple and pear brand, Tru-Cape, continues to innovate in its marketing activities to increase fresh fruit sales. In what might even have been a global first for a fresh fruit brand, in March 2020 the company launched a
Heritage Orchard to open on March 4, 2023 for free tour
The Tru-Cape Heritage Orchard at Oak Valley Estate in Elgin will host a free guided tour of its grounds Saturday, March 4th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The tour will highlight the conservation of heritage apple and pear varieties
The Grabouw Weekend Warrior is almost here!
Don't delay in securing your place for the Grabouw Weekend Warrior. To take full advantage of the peak apple season so that many of the orchards in the apple valley will still be laden with fruit while the mountain bikers explore
Reduce stroke risk; delicious, healthy plant-based pear tart.
With the UK’s Express newspaper recently reporting that “those who regularly consumed apples and pears were 11% less likely to have a stroke than those who did not eat apples and pears,” based on a study in the Atherosclerosis Journal
Plant-based apple crumble recipe for a healthy new year.
Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, the largest exporter of South African apples and pears, commissioned plant-based advocate, entrepreneur and food consultant Mira Weiner to develop these delicious recipes. Mira is passionate about conscious living, plant-based nourishment and holistic healing. www.miraweiner.com. @miraweiner. Images by @lanaloustyle. See Tru-Cape.com
