Our Produce
Quality fruit, from our hands to yours
Our produce is cultivated in the heart of one of the world’s most respected fruit-growing regions. The Witzenberg area (Ceres-Bokkeveld and surrounding districts) offers an exceptional climate for premium fruit production, and, supported by decades of expertise, we consistently deliver fruit of outstanding quality throughout the season.
Scale and varietal diversity
Zonnehaven’s shareholder producers collectively manage 1 446 hectares of production across a balanced deciduous portfolio. This diversified production base supports both market flexibility and year-round supply continuity.
Annually, Zonnehaven markets and distributes the equivalent of 2 229 shipping containers of fruit, representing approximately 4 100 000 standard cartons across local and international channels.
Our portfolio comprises 27 deciduous varieties for local distribution and 28 for export, ensuring sustained availability, varietal depth and premium quality across the full season.
Awards
Howbill has been awarded the Pink Lady Excellence Award three times, becoming the first packhouse in South Africa to achieve this distinction.
- 65.9% of the total production from our shareholder producers.
- Local and export
- 22.1% of the total production from our shareholder producers.
- Local and export
(Peaches & Nectarines)
- 12% of the total production from our shareholder producers.
- Local
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Produce FAQ’s
Find answers to commonly asked questions about our produce.
How does Zonnehaven ensure the quality and freshness of its produce upon delivery?
Zonnehaven employs rigorous quality control measures to ensure the freshness and quality of its produce upon delivery. The company maintains close relationships with its producers, implementing strict standards throughout the cultivation and harvesting processes. Additionally, Zonnehaven utilises advanced packaging and transportation methods designed to preserve the freshness of the produce during transit. Regular inspections and adherence to industry best practices further contribute to the assurance of high-quality and fresh products upon delivery. For more specific details on Zonnehaven’s quality assurance processes, please contact the company directly.
Does Zonnehaven have certifications to meet our country's import regulations and standards?
Zonnehaven has a strict certification policy for our producers. They comply with most of the certification schemes globally. Furthermore Zonnehaven has a Chain of Custody Certification which is a supply chain standard that safeguard the segregation and traceability of products origination from GLOBALG.A.P certified production processes.
What are Zonnehaven's policies on returns or refunds for unsatisfactory produce?
Zonnehaven’s policies on returns or refunds for unsatisfactory produce are outlined in our customer service guidelines. These details, including conditions and procedures, can be obtained by contacting us directly.
Can Zonnehaven customize orders to meet specific retail or branding requirements?
Zonnehaven is highly flexible and capable of customising orders to align with specific retail or branding requirements. For detailed information, please contact us.
Do you export stone fruit?
At this point in time we only export apples and pears. Our stone fruit is only for the local market.
Cultivating Perfection
Zonnehaven connects growers and markets through an integrated farm-to-freight supply chain.
We deliver exceptional fruit with full transparency and seamless traceability.
Address
3 Reinecke Street
Ceres, 6835
Contact
+27 (0)23 315 5293
info@zonnehaven.com
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