Poetic Skilderkrans – all set for a 100 percent harvest
Skilderkrans farm in Limpopo has magnificent views of the Drakensberg mountain range, hence the poetic name. The farm is near Hoedspruit, close to the border of Mpumalanga, and has a …
Skilderkrans Stadsjapie says, “Farming in the life for me.”
SAFE’s assistant manager at Skilderkrans citrus farm in Limpopo, former stadsjapieJaco Visser, says farming is the life for him and he intends keeping it that way. “Before I came to …
Why Quentin Scott – SAFE’s CFO – would prefer a pirate at his side.
It is a long way from Slurry, near Mahikeng, the capital city of North West Province, to the trendy Cape Quarter, home of SAFE’s head office. But it is a journey that …
Healthy citrus crop bodes well for SAFE’s International sales
With most of SAFE citrus packed and dispatched farmers are confident that buyers will be more than satisfied with this seasons’ crop. “So far it has been a good year …
A Good Year for Citrus at Marble Hall
Citrus picking and packing are in full swing at SAFE’s Marble Hall farm in Limpopo, and the prospects for a first class harvest are excellent, says farm manager Frans Vorsatz. …
SAFE spreads “happiness” after school visit to Marble Hall citrus farm
It was a fun-filled educational day for 20 children from the Mutsi Primary School when they were invited to SAFE’s Marble Hall farm, two hours north of Pretoria …
Abigail at the frontline at SAFE HQ
SAFE headquarters’ enthusiastic and charming office administrator, Abigail Newman, is the first point of contact for clients and visitors calling and visiting SAFE. Abigail describes herself as an all-rounder: “My …
SAFE forges ahead in key global markets undaunted by South American competition
South African Fruit Exporters (SAFE) continues to “hold its own” in terms of sales in Europe, Russia and the Middle East in spite of stiff competition from citrus producers as …
Shelton – keeping the balance at Sunland packhouse
Running a profitable packhouse is a constant balancing act between costs and standards – you have to maintain extremely high standards while keeping costs as low as possible, according to …
SAFE success due to culture that encourages employee participation “at every level”
One of the best things about working at SAFE is that the company culture encourages employees to act as they think fit, provided that they work within the broad company …