Two-a-Day’s Ricardo a finalist in Agri’s got Talent 2017
The hills may be alive with the sound of music but so are the Grabouw mountains and apple orchards of the Cape. Ricardo Plaatjies, of Two-a-Day in Grabouw, is one of the finalists in the 2017 Agri’s got Talent competition. Agri’s
New Grabouw sorting line and packhouse uses the latest global tech available.
To better manage the increasing volume of fruit from growers in the Elgin, Grabouw, Villiersdorp, Vyeboom and Greyton valleys Two-a-Day, one of the shareholders of Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, the largest marketer of South African apples and pears, has invested in
Tru-Cape cherry season delivers high-value returns despite smaller crop.
Despite Ficksburg's self-proclaimed position as South Africa’s Cherry Capital, the Free State might soon have to fight for its crown as Ceres in the Western Cape is increasingly getting a bigger piece of the cherry pie. Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, already known
Tru-Cape cherries receive global attention
In an interview with global news site, FreshPlaza.com, Tru-Cape managing director Roelf Pienaar said that the December cherry crop, while down in volume, was a strong indication of good market potential for the future. Read his comments by following this
MD Roelf Pienaar interviewed on television
Tru-Cape managing director Roelf Pienaar was recently interviewed on television. Watch the four-minute insert (in Afrikaans), broadcast on January 13, 2017 here:
Tru-Cape cherries now available in stores.
For a short summer season cherries, the most festive of fruits, is available from Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, the largest marketer of South African apples and pears. Currently in selected stores, these ruby-coloured gems add a punch of tartly sweet flavour to
Tru-Cape MD featured in TV insert
Tru-Cape's managing director, Roelf Pienaar has been featured on the Kyknet broadcast programme, GrootOntbyt. Please click here to view the four-minute YouTube clip of him speaking in Afrikaans.
Tru-Cape grower recognised among the the young and innovative.
And the good news just keeps on coming! Tru-Cape grower Andre Cloete is among the recent winners recognised for their forward thinking and innovative approach to apple and pear growing. Read all about his win here.
New study suggests a solution to the headache of over ripening fruit.
Although studies in the 1980’s showed that Salicylic Acid, a cousin to the active ingredient in the Asprin we all know, prevented the production of Ethylene, the ripening hormone gas released by fruit and vegetables, a new study by Curtin
New app improves business automation and reduces costs.
In the fresh produce marketing business, claims made by customers who say that product received is below specification erodes the value that gets paid back to the grower. For Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, a wholly grower-owned business and the largest marketer of
