South Africa is increasing its packhouse capacity to meet the regulations of the European Union.

2026-04-22 00:00

The Western Cape fruit industry is working to address the lack of locally based manufacturing for packhouse equipment. Grading systems, conveyor lines, and related technology have traditionally been imported for decades. The establishment of a production facility in Paarl signals a change in how packhouses may obtain their equipment.

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