Ceres
The Ceres Valley enjoys a typically Mediterranean climate and combined with fertile soils, is perfect for cultivating vegetables and deciduous fruit. In fact, it was because of this bounty that the town and valley were named after the Roman goddess of fruitfulness.
A thriving agricultural industry has developed in the valley, locally known as the Koue Bokkeveld and Warm Bokkeveld; it now produces approximately 30% of the apples and 50% of the pears cultivated in South Africa.
Located about 170km north east of Cape Town, the town of Ceres offers a well-developed infrastructure for the packing and processing of these crops. It is from here that fresh fruit, fruit juices and fruit concentrates are shipped locally and exported around the world.
The Ceres Group
All the shareholding in the Ceres Group (PTY) LTD belongs to active growers. Shares in Ceres Fruit Processors are split between the Ceres Group and other growers. All the companies in the group have the same aim and that is to add sustainable value to the industry.
People
We do our utmost to provide a fair and safe working environment free of risk or prejudice. We endorse and promote the values of Respect, Integrity and Dedication and ensure they are understood and lived out by everyone.