Westfalia Fruit

Westfalia FruitThe multinational Westfalia Fruit Group is a leading supplier of fresh and processed produce to international markets, offering a diverse range of quality fruit and related products via its vertically integrated supply chain. Founded 74 years ago on guiding environmental, social, governance & sustainability principles. These practices, premised on the legacy of Dr Hans Merensky are at the heart of all that is done by the Group – “To Do Good”, – of which continue to underpin our approach today. Today, operating in 17 countries spread over 5 continents, the Westfalia Fruit Group prides itself on advancing sustainable agricultural practices and being a responsible corporate citizen within the communities in which it operates.

As a frontrunner in the avocado industry, Westfalia grows, sources, ripens, packs, processes, and markets accredited avocados across the globe throughout the year. Value-added products include avocado oil, low-preservative guacamole, frozen avocado, and dried fruit.

Westfalia grows fruit in all major origins in the Americas and Africa and sources from partner orchards, giving the Group the most diverse avocado-growing footprint in the world. Westfalia’s dynamic and integrated supply chain from research to the consumer benefits all stakeholders. The Group’s research division, Westfalia Technological Services, is the world’s largest privately funded subtropical fruit research unit. Its dedicated team of scientists and technicians focus on varietal development, innovation, and environmental matters, and provides a pivotal role in defining the future of the global avocado industry.

A supplier of choice to retail, wholesale, and food-service customers, Westfalia operates sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America, southern Africa, and Asia. Fruit is packed in diverse formats and expertly ripened to deliver optimal eating quality. For more information visit www.westfaliafruit.com.

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Westfalia Fruit unveils packhouse expansion plans in Mozambique

Westfalia Fruit unveils packhouse expansion plans in Mozambique. (Photo: Westfalia Fruit, PR022)Westfalia Fruit is pleased to announce a significant development that underscores its steadfast commitment to propelling Mozambique's avocado sector forward. With a focus on fostering growth and innovation, the company is proud to unveil its upcoming packhouse expansion initiative.

Westfalia Fruit celebrates access of South African avocados to Chinese market

Westfalia Fruit celebrates access of South African avocados to Chinese market.
(Photo: Westfalia Fruit, PR021)Westfalia Fruit stands united with the South African avocado industry in celebrating a momentous achievement that will undoubtedly shape the future of agriculture in the country. As the leading exporter of avocados in South Africa, Westfalia Fruit represents half of all avocado exports. The recent announcement of South African avocados gaining access to the vibrant Chinese market is not only a triumph for the avocado industry but also a testament to the vision and dedication of the South African government and the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza.

Westfalia launches their first dedicated avocado ripening facility in India

Zac Bard, Director of Westfalia Fruit India. 
(Photo: Westfalia Fruit, PR020)Westfalia Fruit India is delighted to announce the launch of its first Avocado ripening facility in Mumbai, India. This will allow the company to supply avocados that are ready to eat to consumers in Mumbai and neighbouring areas.

Westfalia Fruit Group welcome new chair of the Board

Westfalia Fruit Group welcome new chair of the Board, Dr Khotso Mokhele. 
(Photo: Westfalia Fruit, PR018)Westfalia Fruit Group, the global avocado expert, is proud to announce that Dr Khotso Mokhele has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board of Westfalia Fruit International and its parent company, HMH Group.

Westfalia: Empowerment through education

Child in Westfalia’s daycare in South Africa. (Photo: Westfalia Fruit, PR016)Westfalia Fruit, the leading multinational supplier of avocados and a range of fresh vegetables and fruit, is expanding its industry leading focus on education and wellbeing in Africa, Latin America and beyond.

The social network: Westfalia helping smallholder farmers realise big ambitions

Westfalia’s site in Peru. (Photo: Westfalia Fruit, PR002).Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of avocados and a range of fresh vegetables and fruit, is growing its partnerships with smallholder farmers in some of the poorest and most remote regions of the world to help provide access to global markets and empower them to build sustainable livelihoods.

Westfalia showcased its cutting-edge agricultural R&D at Fruit Logistica in Berlin

Westfalia’s inhouse researchers at research programme in South Africa. 
(Photo: Westfalia Fruit, PR017)Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of avocados and a range of fresh vegetables and fruit, is a world leader in applied research, hosting the largest privately-funded subtropical fruit research organisation in the world.

Westfalia Fruit Logistica 2023 Press Kit

As global food producers meet in Germany at Fruit Logistica 2023, the world’s leading exhibition for fresh produce (8-10 Feb), the Westfalia Fruit Group, a multinational supplier of avocados and a range of fresh vegetables and fruit, is showcasing three innovative agricultural approaches that are helping to shape the future of food through sustainable development.

Westfalia shaping the sustainable future of food

Westfalia’s site in Peru. 
(Photo: Westfalia Fruit, PR015)As global food producers meet in Germany at Fruit Logistica 2023, the world’s leading exhibition for fresh produce (8-10 Feb), the Westfalia Fruit Group, a multinational supplier of avocados and a range of fresh vegetables and fruit, is showcasing three innovative agricultural approaches that are helping to shape the future of food through sustainable development.

New facility Graveson France

Artist’s impression of the new site. 
(Photo: Westfalia Fruit, PR014)Westfalia Fruit France is pleased to announce the construction of its new facility scheduled to be operational in November 2022. The state of the art facility located in Graveson, in the Provence area of South of France will include avocado storage, ripening rooms and packing capability to support Westfalia’s pan-European operations.

Farming with Nature: Westfalia’s avocados helping to protect important biodiversity in Portugal

Farming with Nature: Westfalia’s avocados helping to protect important biodiversity in Portugal. 
(Photo: Westfalia Fruit, PR012)Westfalia Fruit Group, a leading multinational supplier of avocados, invested in a unique ‘farming with nature’ project in the south of Portugal that is growing the local economy at the same time as protecting a highly biodiverse habitat and the endemic species found within it.

Westfalia creates a buzz by using insects for natural pest control in orchards

Westfalia creates a buzz by using insects for natural pest control in orchards. 
(Photo: Westfalia Fruit, PR010)Westfalia Fruit Group, a leading multinational supplier of fresh vegetables and fruit is embracing entomology for sustainability, with a pioneering project in Chile rearing insects to naturally control agricultural pests such as Mealybugs and White scale.

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