Our Heroes

Discover the driving force behind sustainable agriculture and food production on our ‘Our Heroes’ page. Here, we highlight a collection of forward-thinking food and agri-businesses actively engaged in managing their sustainability journey.

From vineyards and fruit farms to diverse agricultural operations, these featured entities demonstrate a tangible commitment to responsible practices and environmental stewardship.

Explore their profiles to learn more about their individual approaches and the positive impact they are making within the industry.

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Lutzville Vineyards

Founded in 1961, our winery lies where the sun-drenched vineyards meet the cool Atlantic breeze. The unique rhythm of hot days and crisp evenings shapes wines of vibrant fruit and natural elegance — especially our signature Sauvignon Blanc. Rooted in sustainability and guided by a deep respect for the land, we craft wines that reflect both our environment and our people. Every bottle tells a story of community, character, and the spirit of the Cape West Coast.

Fruitways

Fruitways is a specialist producer, packer, and marketer of apples and pears with a 90-year legacy. Owned by the Moodie Family and the Molteno Brothers Charitable Trust, the company manages around 1,300 hectares of orchards and operates three modern packing facilities. Committed to sustainability, Fruitways balances productivity with ecological responsibility, focusing on reducing its carbon and water footprints and improving waste management. The company also invests in community well-being in Grabouw and the Elgin area through childcare, education, housing, and health initiatives, and supports local organisations such as the Grabouw Development Association and the Elgin Foundation.

Kleine Zalze Wines

Established in 1683 by Nicolaas Cleef on the banks of the Blaauwklippen River, Kleine Zalze has grown into a modern, proudly Stellenbosch-based premium wine estate producing authentic wines for local and international markets. Still rooted on the same land, the estate remains deeply mindful of its environmental impact and role within the broader community. Sustainability lies at the core of its operations, with a structured, long-term commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. Kleine Zalze actively measures and monitors its emissions to guide meaningful action, while investing in continual improvements across the vineyard and cellar to ensure lasting environmental stewardship.

Wilgerbosdrif Boerdery

Amidst the ‘The Land of Rooibos and Citrus’ and merely 30km from Citrusdal, Western Cape, you will find Wilgerbosdrif Boerdery. This 5th generation farm is a proud producer of citrus, organic rooibos tea and fynbos cut flowers. In addition to the implementation of sustainable initiatives and good quality produce, the natural biodiversity and habitats of species are considered of high value. Indigenous species are plenty and left undisturbed while all hands are on deck working together to achieve production targets. Wilgerbosdrif Boerdery is not just a location, it is an experience!

Howbill Farming (Pty) Ltd

Situated 160 km northwest of Cape Town, near the town of Ceres, Howbill Farming is dedicated to producing top-quality pome and stone fruit for both export and local markets. At the heart of our business is a commitment to sustainability — ensuring that future generations will inherit healthy soils, clean water, and thriving biodiversity.

Mayo Macs SA (Pty) Ltd

Mayo Macs is a South African Macadamia processing, marketing and distribution company. Mayo Macs owns and operates two state-of-the-art Macadamia processing facilities located near Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, and Paddock, Kwazulu-Natal south coast, with depots located in Empangeni, George and Levubu. The company is wholly owned by Mayo Macs’ growers, supplying the highest quality Macadamias worldwide.

Everseason

In 2006 a group of Citrusdal growers (Western Cape, South Africa) came together to start a more direct approach to Citrus marketing. The approach was to manage the logistical chain to deliver fresh fruit as quickly as possible to customers all around the world. This developed into a fully operational export company that now supply various Citrus (Clementines, Mandarins, Lemons, Oranges & grapefruit) as well as various Stonefruit. (Nectarines, Peaches & Apricots) to supermarkets, wholesale markets and importers in various countries. Social responsibility and sustainability are high priority for the group.

Umvangazi Two Oakes Farming

Two Oaks Farming is a second-generation family farming business situated in the subtropical areas of Kiepersol, Mpumalanga, and Tzaneen, Limpopo. The climate and soils are perfectly suited for the cultivation of Macadamias. Two Oaks Farming started converting gum plantations, avocado and banana orchards to Macadamias 30 years ago.

Avinier

Avinier is a leading blueberry producer dedicated and driven towards continuous improvements and achieving top quality standards in providing their global partners with premium quality fruit. Avinier started to plant blueberry plants in 2015, and has been producing top quality fruit ever since. Avinier continues to be one of the leaders in South African and International farming whilst creating numerous jobs and making a sustainable impact in their surrounding communities, as well as the environment.

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