OUR BLOG
The heartbeat of Betko
In the beginning of May we celebrated Workers’ Day and it reminded us once again that it takes a team
Seasonal changes
There is beauty in all the seasons on our farms. As we find ourselves in the last month of autumn,
Proudly packed
Betko operates a combination of traditional and state-of-the-art optical grading lines at our packing facilities in Villiersdorp. We process an
The autumn harvest
April is the time to bring in the autumn harvest. The season is seven to ten days earlier than last
Harvest time
The 2023 harvest season is in full swing! Our February season kicked off with Panorama Golden, Royal Gala strains, Flash
The importance of quality
At Betko we have a strong focus on quality standards throughout the packing process. This ensures that we meet 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