OUR BLOG
Responding to the Season’s Demands
As the 2025 apple and pear season charges ahead, there’s a noticeable energy in the air — not just across
The Perfect Harvest Time
At Betko, quality is at the core of everything we do. Our dedicated quality team ensures that every apple and
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
From Nursery to Orchard
During August, a new generation of apple trees arrived at Betko. Destined for planting on our farms, the young trees
Every Box. Every Label. Every Check.
When people think about a fruit packhouse, they often picture apples moving along a conveyor, cartons being packed or forklifts
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