Access Farms, based in Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa, is a Speciality Fruit Marketing Company. We focus to bring the next generation varieties to the shelves of leading retail chains. We are a focused team at the forefront of marketing, operations, and systems of produce management. Constantly refining the way forward, we market premium fresh produce responsibly and reliably from farms to retail.
Who we serve
From farm to retail shelf โ we handle everything in between
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Farmers & Growers
With years of partnership we know the best market for our growers fruit. We are giving the fruit the global reach it deserves.
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Retail Buyers
Source reliable volumes of premium produce backed by hands-on quality standards, full traceability, and consistent supply season after season.
Importers & Distributors
We have several partners in international importer companies coordinating our retail exposure. Our Kardouw Farms Inc. partnership extends our reach directly into the United States market.
Our operations
From orchard to export โ handled with precision
Built in the real world, for the real world
Who we are
Access Farms โ Paarl, Western Cape
Access Farms is a Speciality Fruit Marketing Company, bringing the best and latest varieties to the shelves of leading retail chains. We are a focused team at the forefront of marketing, operations, and systems of produce management.
Constantly refining the way forward, we market premium fresh produce responsibly and reliably from farms to retail.
Our story
Founded in 2015 โ not in a boardroom, but in the real world
Functional by design and driven to connect experience with innovation, the majority of our team members spent their formative years working abroad in the international fruit trade โ forging a true understanding of global markets, international consumer expectations, and a clear vision to bridge the gap between supply and retail demand.
Access Farms focuses on real participation โ hands-on and personal involvement. A business fuelled by passion for the fresh produce industry, driven by people who never lost touch with the fruit, the farmers, or the relationships that make this business work.
Within our team, we carry more than 50 years of experience โ not just in growing and packing, but across every link in the chain. From the farm to the retail shelf. Access Farms exists because two worlds needed connecting โ and we have the experience, the drive, and the courage to do it.
USA Partnership
Kardouw Farms โ Connecting South Africa to the United States
In 2021, we took a significant step forward when we partnered with ALG Marketing in a joint venture to acquire Kardouw Farms Inc., a Miami, USA-based importing company. Through this partnership, we extend our commitment to quality directly into the United States market, supplying high-end retailers with the consistency and excellence they expect.
Access Farms is the heart and soul that drives Kardouw Farms โ not just as a shareholder, but as an active force in its day-to-day management and direction. Our fingerprints are on every decision, every shipment, and every relationship that makes the US operation thrive.
Kardouw Farms Inc.
Miami, Florida, USA — Premium South African citrus for the US market
Premium Speciality Varieties
Our range
Citrus varieties for speciality markets
We source and market South Africa's finest citrus varieties โ chosen for their outstanding flavour, appearance, and suitability for premium retail and export markets worldwide.
Navels
Classic sweet navel oranges โ South Africa's signature citrus for export.
May โ Sep
Clementines
Bright, easy-peel favourites โ a consumer favourite across all markets.
May โ Jul
Cara Cara
Pink-fleshed navel with a distinctively sweet, complex flavour.
Jun โ Aug
Mandarins
Sweet, seedless mandarins ideal for snacking and retail packs.
Jun โ Nov
Grapefruits
Fresh, tangy grapefruits grown in South Africa's prime citrus regions.
Jun โ Oct
Lemons
Consistent quality year-round. Ideal for foodservice and retail.
All year
Limes
Vibrant, fragrant South African limes for premium foodservice markets.
All year
Midknights
Late-season seedless oranges extending the export window into November.
Aug โ Nov
Pigmented Oranges
Richly coloured oranges with deep pigmentation โ striking on shelf and full of flavour.
Jun โ Sep
Packaging & export
Export-ready from South Africa to the world
Every box that leaves our operations is packed to the highest international standards โ traceable, labelled, and ready for the leading retail shelves of the world.
South Africa's finest regions
Growing regions
Our Production Areas
South Africa's diverse climate zones allow us to source citrus from five premier regions โ each contributing unique fruit characteristics and extending our supply window across the season.
Limpopo
Orange River
Citrusdal
Boland
Eastern Cape
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Western Cape
Citrusdal, Western Cape
A valley tucked between mountains with a unique climate of hot summers and cold winters โ producing some of the world's tastiest citrus.
Western Cape
Boland Area
An area with various soil profiles, making it an ideal quality Mandarin growing region. Access Farms is headquartered in Paarl, right in the heart of the Boland.
Northern Cape
Orange River Region
A desert area with a very dry climate. A major Grapefruit growing area supplying the USA market with exceptional quality fruit.
Limpopo Province
Limpopo โ Hoedspruit & Letsitele
A tropical growing region known for outstanding Valencias and Grapefruit, benefiting from warm temperatures and reliable irrigation.
Eastern Cape Province
Eastern Cape
A tropical climate ideal for growing Lemons, Valencias and Mandarins โ a key production region for Access Farms' supply chain.
Our advantage
Extended supply all season long
By sourcing from multiple regions across South Africa, Access Farms can offer buyers consistent supply across an extended window โ reducing gaps and ensuring reliable volumes from the start of the season to the last box.
Our Team
Who we are
A team with 50+ years of combined experience
Our team brings together deep expertise across every link in the fresh produce chain โ from growing and packing to international marketing, logistics, and retail. We are hands-on, passionate, and driven by the relationships that make this business work.
Edrich Burger
Director
Reinier Meyer
Director
Kerstin Atterbury
Logistics
Marlize van Ellinckhuijzen
Finance
Elzaan van Zyl
Logistics & Finance
Christian Pretorius
Data Analyst
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Our details
Find us in Paarl
Location
Paarl, Western Cape South Africa
Website
www.accessfarms.co.za
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