OUR BLOG
It’s Harvest Time…
February marks an exciting period in the pome fruit industry, with the Western Cape buzzing with activity as the harvest
Laying the Groundwork
As the new year begins, the energy on Betko’s farms and in our packhouses is palpable. The Western Cape’s apple
Anticipating Blossoms and Growth
As the days grow longer and the temperatures start to warm slightly, at Betko we eagerly anticipate one of the
The Seasonal Shift
We’re at the start of winter, and the dust on our farms is slowly starting to settle after a busy
Bountiful Orchards
As the sun-drenched landscapes of the Western Cape soaked in the summer warmth, orchards in this region quickly came alive
The start of a new season
The 2024 harvest season is well underway, having started a week to ten days earlier than the previous year. The
The Harvest is Done. What Happens Next?
When the last batch of Cripps Red apples arrived at Betko in early June, it marked the official end of
Behind Every Bin
While the harvest season gradually starts winding down, the pace inside the packhouses continues at full steam. Fruit continues moving
Intake, Up Close
With the season well progressed at Betko, intake remains a constant point of movement as fruit continues to arrive daily
Dispatch in Season
During the peak of the harvest season, the dispatch area becomes one of the busiest spaces in the packhouse. Pallets
When the season finds its rhythm
February marks the heart of the apple and pear season in South Africa. Orchards are active, trucks are moving, and
The Season Is Underway at Betko
The new season is well underway at Betko, with early summer pears having set the pace over the past few