OUR BLOG
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
Nothing Goes to Waste
Every season, millions of apples and pears move through our packhouses. Each piece is handled, sorted, and graded – but
Every Drop Counts
At Betko, water is far more than just a resource – it is a critical lifeline at every stage of
The Tractor in the Oak: Oubos’ Tallest Tale
Every farm has its stories – the kind that become family legends, told and retold until they’re woven into the
Weeks from Bloom: What’s Happening on Our Farms
The orchards are standing on the edge of transformation. In just a few weeks, the first blossoms will break open,
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