Capricot is a joint venture between Agricultural Investments (UK) and Stems (RSA) in South Africa, aiming to improve and lengthen the South African apricot production.
Our Story
The partnering of both companies came from a long and fruitful relationship between DPS and Stems based on the importation of primarily stone fruit to the UK market.
Our Apricot Production
Our apricot plantings are split across 2 geographical areas; one in Tousrivier and one in Ceres, both in South Africa. At our Tousrivier farm, we have currently planted 18 hectares of apricots, which will rise to 34 hectares as the crops grow and more are planted over the coming 2 years. At our Ceres site, we have 11 hectares planted which will grow to 14 over the coming 2 years. Both of the farms are growing a mixture of current and new PSB and Carmingo varieties of apricots.
We Care for Our Crops
At our Tousrivier site, the area can be prone to low temperatures and frost so the majority of the apricots are covered and we have adopted state-of-the-art frost protection.
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