South African citrus grower-exporter · Stellenbosch

South African citrus, grown for the world.

Favourite Fresh Export is a grower-owned citrus exporter. From our shareholders' orchards to markets across the globe, one team carries every carton — and stands behind it.

30+Grower partners across South Africa
7Citrus varieties through the season
20+Export markets on four continents
Mar–OctFresh citrus, month after month

Who we are

Grower-owned. Quality-driven.

FFE is a grower export company: our shareholders farm the citrus we sell, so quality is never someone else's problem. From orchard to packhouse to port, one committed team carries every consignment.

That ownership shows in the details: careful variety selection, disciplined cold-chain logistics, and honest communication with buyers through the whole season.

The FFE packing line sorting citrus into branded export cartons

Our citrus

Seven varieties, one standard.

From the first navels in March to the last midknights in October, we pack and ship a full citrus programme for our markets.

Golden oranges on the tree
Lemons ripening in the orchard
Packed soft citrus with FFE-branded wraps
Trays of soft citrus stacked in the packhouse
NavelsMar – Jun NavelatesJul – Aug ValenciasJun – Sep MidknightsJul – Oct LemonsMar – Jul GrapefruitApr – Jun · Aug Soft CitrusApr – Aug

Seasonal availability

What's in season, at a glance.

One view across our whole citrus programme, by variety and month.

Available Available this month Out of season

Seasons are indicative — our marketing team confirms availability for your programme.

Young citrus trees along an orchard road

Growing regions

Rooted across South Africa.

Sourcing across regions and climates lets FFE supply consistent volume and quality from autumn through spring.

Western Cape

Citrusdal and the West Coast — heritage navel and soft-citrus country.

Limpopo

Early citrus and grapefruit from Letsitele, Hoedspruit and Marble Hall.

Mpumalanga

Valencias and soft citrus from the Lowveld's warm growing conditions.

Eastern Cape

Late-season citrus from the Sundays River and Gamtoos valleys.

Northern Cape

Citrus and grapefruit along the Orange River.

Why buyers trust FFE

Certified, audited, accountable.

Every consignment ships under internationally recognised food-safety and ethical accreditation, inspected and certified for export.

GLOBALG.A.P.Farm assurance
SIZAEthical & environmental
PPECBExport certification
FFE-branded export carton packed with oranges

Contact

Talk to the right person, first time.

ManagementTjaart du Plessis
MarketingPiet Smit · Revan Vos · Ian Erasmus · Juané Fick · Marleen Roux
LogisticsAlisha Lesch · Eunice Kloppers · Febe Esau
FinanceLizl de Wet · Ame Cornelius · Liesl Janse van Rensburg
ProcurementIan Erasmus · Jan Carel Oosthuizen · Juané Fick · Ruaan Louw

Favourite Fresh Export (Pty) Ltd

Ground Floor, Time Square Building
9 Elektron Street, Technopark
Stellenbosch 7600, South Africa

Tel: +27 21 880 6626
Email: info@ffesa.co.za