Product Offerings
Product Categories:
fruits and vegetables
Products:
Citrus Fruits, Table Grapes, Apples, Pears, Stone Fruits
Product Gallery:
Capespan Seedless Grapes
Capespan South Africa (Pty) Ltd is one of the most prominent integrated fresh produce companies in the Southern Hemisphere, headquartered in Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa. As a grower, exporter, and distributor of fresh fruit with over 70 years of industry heritage, Capespan delivers more than 5 million cartons of fresh produce annually to customers across more than 60 countries.
Company Overview
- Headquarters: Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa
- Founded: 1999 (Capespan SA incorporated), legacy dates back to 1940s
- Key Contact: Charl du Bois (Commercial Executive)
- Employees: Over 1,200
- Global Presence: Operations in Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America
- Annual Export Volume: Over 5 million cartons
- Markets Served: Over 60 countries worldwide
Capespan operates as a fully integrated value chain operator—sourcing from owned farms and strategic growers, handling logistics, cold storage, marketing, and international distribution.
Product Portfolio
Capespan offers a comprehensive selection of high-quality fruits, including:
- Citrus: Oranges, Lemons, Mandarins (including Outspan Gems)
- Table Grapes: White, Red, Black Seedless and Seeded varieties
- Pome Fruit: Apples and Pears (varietals include Granny Smith, Pink Lady, Royal Gala)
- Stone Fruit: Peaches, Nectarines, Plums
- Specialty Fruits: Dates, Persimmons
Each fruit category is managed through tailored sourcing calendars and regional packing programs to meet seasonal demand and varietal specifications in destination markets.
Farming and Sourcing
Capespan owns and manages seven farms across South Africa and Namibia, ensuring supply chain reliability and consistent product quality. These farms span thousands of hectares and produce a significant share of the company's citrus and table grape volumes.
In addition to its own farms, Capespan maintains long-term partnerships with a vast network of independent growers throughout Southern Africa, Chile, Egypt, India, and Europe.
Certifications and Food Safety
All Capespan farms and packhouses operate under internationally recognized food safety and sustainability certifications, including:
- GlobalG.A.P.
- HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points)
- Field to Fork
- Nurture by Nature (Tesco Standard)
- LEAF Marque
Capespan is also committed to ethical trade practices, implementing social compliance audits such as SMETA under the SEDEX framework.
Supply Chain and Logistics
Capespan offers end-to-end cold chain logistics and has access to multiple port terminals across Southern Africa. Their supply chain capabilities include:
- In-house cold storage and ripening facilities
- Dedicated reefer shipping arrangements
- Integrated export documentation systems
- On-site quality control teams
The company’s ability to deliver shelf-ready products is enhanced by value-added services such as customized labeling, packaging formats, and retailer-specific specifications.
Brand Portfolio
Capespan manages multiple well-known consumer and trade brands:
- Cape: Premium fruit label used for high-quality grapes and citrus
- Outspan: Historic citrus brand with global recognition
- Goldland: Brand used in selective Asian and Middle Eastern markets
- Outspan Gems: Premium mandarin line with specific varietal standards
These brands are trusted in retail and wholesale markets worldwide for quality, traceability, and consistency.
Global Reach and Market Penetration
Capespan supplies major retail and wholesale partners across:
- Europe: UK, Germany, Netherlands, France
- Middle East: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait
- Asia: China, India, South Korea, Malaysia, Vietnam
- North America: USA, Canada
- Africa: Angola, Kenya, Nigeria
Through its international sales offices and joint ventures, the company maintains year-round availability and localized service in key consumption markets.
Strategic Partnerships and Operations
Capespan has invested in downstream infrastructure and market access points to support its global strategy:
- Capespan North America: US-based sales and marketing subsidiary
- Capespan Asia: Operational base for Asian markets
- Capespan Logistics: Manages shipping and documentation services
- Capespan Farms: Owns and manages primary production assets
These integrated entities help reduce cost-to-market, improve quality control, and foster long-term customer relationships.
Sustainability and Social Responsibility
Capespan embeds sustainability in its operational model:
- Water conservation technologies on farms
- Worker welfare programs in partnership with local NGOs
- Rural development through infrastructure investments in farm-adjacent communities
- Climate-smart agriculture pilot programs
Its ESG practices align with global retail partner standards and aim to reduce environmental footprint while improving socioeconomic outcomes.
Recognition and Industry Standing
- Member of Fruit South Africa, CGA (Citrus Growers’ Association), and other industry bodies
- Exporter of record with Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB)
- Regular exhibitor at global trade fairs including Fruit Logistica (Berlin), Asia Fruit Logistica, and PMAs
Capespan is consistently ranked among South Africa’s top fresh produce exporters and remains a trusted supplier for leading global retailers and importers.
Contact Summary
- Website: www.capespan.com
- Phone: +27 (0) 21 917 2600
- Email: info@capespan.co.za
- Location: Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa
With decades of operational excellence, a diversified product portfolio, and global logistics infrastructure, Capespan South Africa (Pty) Ltd continues to be a benchmark in the international fresh produce trade.