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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
A JOURNEY THROUGH THE SEASONS IN OUR ORCHARDS
Our apple and pear trees were recently in bloom after being woken up from a deep winter slumber. This awakening
Sorted, packed… what happens next?
Optimal storage conditions are crucial for ensuring high internal fruit quality and freshness as well as meeting year-round consumer demand.
FROM ROOTS TO FRUITS
In South Africa, the month of September holds special significance as Heritage Month. During this time, the nation comes together
NATURE’S BOUNTY AND BEAUTY
Nestled between the majestic Riviersonderend Mountains lies a fruit farm like few others. Surrounded by the rich diversity of fynbos
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