TOPFRUIT (PTY) LTD
Property to Rent in Paarl

TopFruit offers a comprehensive service from the importation of plant material to the marketing of commercialised fruit brands. sell and establish locally developed unlisted varieties for evaluation purposes. Facilitate and oversee the importation and quarantine of plant material\. multiplication of plant material in a Foundation Nursery upon release from quarantine. establish and maintain trees and vines in a Nucleus Facility and evaluation test sites. evaluation of trees and vines (horticultural as well as harvest and storage of fruit) establish and maintain Foundation and Mother Blocks for multiplication of trees after Variety Listing. TopFruit has been introducing new fruit varieties into Southern Africa from breeders all over the world since Our focus is to discover and unlock the potential of these varieties for Southern African producers. This is achieved through variety development, a strong program of intellectual property management, brand development, and innovative marketing initiatives. TopFruit was founded in 1983 by three nurserymen, Dr Jim Button, Richard Hill and Roy Jeffery, whose aim it was to more efficiently import, test and commercialise new varieties in the deciduous fruit industry. Over the years the potential of branding fresh produce has become more apparent and has introduced new possibilities into the industry. The directors of TopFruit all share the common bond of a love for the land, and the business of farming. Roy’s farming interests include his family farm and packing facility which he has managed for over 40 years, the successful Bokkeveld Nursery and the formation of TopFruit in 1983, in partnership with Richard Hill and Jim Button. The Bokkeveld Nursery interests include fruit growing and packing facilities in Stellenbosch currently supplying customers in SA as well as markets in UK, Europe and USA. After his studies Gys joined the family business, Dutoit Group, a leading South African producer and distributor of fruit and vegetables covering 4000 hectares in Ceres. He serves on numerous boards of directors and industry organizations, sharing his passion for the fruit industry and innovative thinking, especially with the new and improved cultivars. Robert, a director of Graaff Fruit, has an honours degree in Economics from the University of Stellenbosch and was the Toyota/Agri SA Young Farmer of the year for Based in Ceres, Graaff Fruit is a 3rd generation family business. Graaff Fruit aims to grow the best quality fruit in harmony with nature. Thereafter he set up and managed Coastal Liquor Distributors, Rostem International and Cape Natural Tea Products (Pty) Ltd as part of the Ashwood Group of companies. Today Rob holds investments in agriculture, including fruit growing, wine making and TopFruit. Rob has been the Managing Director of TopFruit since Determine the value, to all associated with TopFruit, its varieties and brands. Develop all varieties and brands to their full recognized potential by leveraging the value and the experience offered by TopFruit as a world class fruit intellectual property management company.