SAFE goes the extra mile to keep farmworkers virus free
A farmworker employed on a SAFE-managed farm refused to sanitise his hands before getting onto the transporter to take him home after a days’ work recently. “So, the driver of …
SAFE Citrus feeds increasing global demand for Vitamin C
In spite of a distinct increase in the number of extremely hot days in November, December and January, and with little rainfall in November and December, SAFE Skilderkrans Farm …
SAFE moves to contain threat of Coronavirus contamination to staff and maintain fruit production.
SAFE head office, farm and packhouse managers have moved quickly to reduce the risk of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infection among employees and keep harvested fruit for local consumption and …
SAFE Fruit Creditor, Anthea will “feed the hungry” if she wins the jackpot.
The perception of SAFE as a “happy family” kind-of-a company, with a friendly and enabling workplace environment, is what drew Anthea de Kock to join the company five years ago. …
SAFE keeps sharp eye on use of plastic
Focus on the impact of “plasticulture” While it is easy to swap your plastic bag for a more acceptable compostable or bio-degradable bag at the supermarket checkout counter, reducing …
Coronavirus havoc for SAFE fruit deliveries to China
No financial loss but delivery logistics extremely stressful China’s slowdown in the wake of the deadly coronavirus has had a major effect on the global shipping industry – with an …
Ambition drove Creswell to succeed – now he is aiming even higher
Creswell Windvogel is hungry to succeed and this has driven him from being a farm worker to occupying one of the most critical posts in SAFE’s chain of distribution. …
SAFE celebrates start of 2020 with first ever shipment of table grapes to Israel.
By the end of January SAFE had packed and exported almost 700 000 cartons of table grapes to international markets – following what farm managers have described as a …
2020 a year of plenty
In spite of a slew of ever-increasing demands from European markets for compliance in everything from farming practices to strict Maximum Residue Limits (MRL) testing and standards of packaging, SAFE …
The tattoo of a thorn tree on his arm is Tiaan’s secret reminder of how to be an inspiring manager.
Farming table grapes in the arid Northern Cape is hard work. And to succeed year after year in producing export quality grapes on the level that farm manager Tiaan …