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Beautiful fruit from a beautiful country, South Africa. Plums, peaches and nectarines in the UK winter. Apples and pears in the summer.

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2 fun facts about stone fruit… 🍑

- Peaches and plums originate in China, where they are one of the most ancient fruits, with nearly 4000 years of cultivation!

- In Georgia, the world's largest peach cobbler measuring 11 ft x 5 ft is made every year.

#stonefruit #fruitfarmer

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Today is South Africa Freedom Day 🇿🇦

It celebrates freedom and commemorates the first post-apartheid elections held on that day in 1994. It was the first election in which South Africans of all races could vote 🤍

#southafricafreedomday #freedomday #freedomday2023

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What plums do we grow in South Africa? 😋

Some of the plum varieties that are available include Laetitia, Songold, African Delight, Angelino and Ruby Star!

Look out for these when you are doing your next food shop! 🛒

#plums #southafricafruit #stonefruit #fruitpicking

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Here are a few stone fruit variations that are available throughout the season:

- Sweet Henry, Fairtime Peaches
- Laetitia, Songold, African Delight and Angelino
- August Bright and Regal Pearl

#stonefruit #southafricanfruit #safruit #pickers #fruitseason

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Did you know the South African stone fruit industry produces a total of around 350,000 tonnes per year? 😮

Many stone fruits can be added to everyday meals to give that added nutrition! 🍑

#southafricanfruit #stonefruit #safruit #stonefruitindustry #fruitpicking

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Happy Earth Day 🌍🌳

To ensure our sustainability, the South African agricultural industry works alongside the Sustainability Initiative of South Africa (SIZA), to enable the sector to be a global leader ensuring sustainable and ethical trade.

#earthday #sustainability #siza

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South African stone fruit is always the best choice for snacking - it’s great for adults and kids on the go 🏃‍♀️

#stonefruit #safruit #stonefruits #peaches #plums

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Extensive promotional activity has put South African stone fruit at the front of consumer and retailer minds and highlighted both the quality of product and consistency of supply 🍑

#stonefruit #fruitindustry #farmers #southafricanfruit #fruitproduce

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Farms have implemented best-practices such as monitoring water-use efficiencies, using satellite imagery to improve water management, calculating their carbon footprint, and making use of solar panels as an alternative energy resource 🌳

#sustainability #environment #gogreen

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At a time when supermarkets are having to deal with shortages in a number of other categories, the plentiful availability and high quality of South African stone fruit is put into even greater focus! 🍑

#sunshinefruit #agriculture #sustainability #ukretailers #stonefruit

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Not only do South African growers already adhere to the highest international safety standards, but farmers also comply with the more comprehensive and specific private and commercial standards to ensure an ongoing supply of safe, quality fruit.

#southafricanfruit #stonefruit

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Suppliers of South African stone fruit have been sampling at Tesco head office featuring Flavor King plums, as well as Tiffany and Diamond Ray nectarines. The event was an opportunity to engage directly with consumers and transmit key campaign messages!

#southafricanplums

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South Africa is known as the Rainbow Nation: with 11 official languages, contrasting landscapes and abundant wildlife, this all makes for a beautiful country 🇿🇦🦁🌈

#southafricafruit #southafrica #rainbownation #safruit #southafrican

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Don't miss out on your piece of sunshine fruit this Spring! Stone fruit from sunny South Africa are now in peak season ☀️

#agriculture #southafricanfruits #economy #fruitfarming #sunshinefruit

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Why are plums so good for you? 😋

Plums are rich in antioxidants, which are helpful for reducing inflammation and protecting your cells from damage!

#plum southafricanfruit #stonefruit #southafrica #nutrition

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Reducing our carbon footprint is an important part of our plans, and we’ve had numerous research projects ongoing for a number of years now,” Du Preez concluded.

#carbonfootprint #southafricaeconomy #fruitindustry #employment #sunshinefruit

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We are currently giving away a holiday for 2 to South Africa 🦓🦁

The trip will be for a 2-week bespoke package holiday and will include return flights, transfers, accommodation and at least 1 day trip 🇿🇦

#southafrica #giveaway #southafricafruits #southafricasafari #economy

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Did you know South Africa is the closest Southern Hemisphere source to the UK market vs competitors?

We have world-class agronomy and outstanding ethical and sustainable farming practices! 🇿🇦🇬🇧

#southernhemisphere #southafrica #sunshinefruit #ethical #sustanability #economy

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Agriculture is the sunrise sector which can bring jobs and economic stability to South Africa.

It is well-placed to lead the economic recovery of South Africa from the front 🌞

#agriculture #stonefruit #fruitpicking #farmers #fruitgrowers

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The Ancient Romans referred to the peach as malum persicum ("Persian apple"), later becoming French pêche, whence the English "peach". The scientific name, Prunus persica, literally means "Persian plum", as it is closely related to the plum.

#peaches #freshpeach #freshfruit