The Canning Fruit Producers' Association is the mouthpiece of canning fruit producers in the Western Cape.
Specific aims are:
Development of apricot, pear and peach industry
Establish necessary facilities and services
To serve and keep producers informed
Give guidance concerning best methods
Protection and improvement of soil and water resources
Promote research and development of new cultivars
Promote plant improvement
Co-operate with other agricultural organisations
We are a voluntary Service organization serving the interests of canning fruit producers. Due to South Africa’s top quality canned fruit more than 80% goes to the export market.
Newsletters
“Die Krat” is a bi-monthly newsletter which contains practical information regarding the canning fruit industry
Maximum Residue Limits and Recommended Withholding Period for Deciduous Fruit Intended for Processing Purposes.
This document is an Addendum to Doc. No. 67/2021: Clauses relating to the grading of fresh Apricots, Clingstone Peaches and Pears intended for processing in a factory.
Information contained in these pages regarding restricted use of crop protection chemicals confirmed to be used by industry has been compiled from information presently available and is provided as a guide to industry. The Canning Fruit Producers’ Association can however not accept any liability for its accuracy or content and users who rely on this information do so at their own risk.
The industry will be using the Hearshaw and Kinnes Analytical Laboratory (Pty) Ltd, UCT Campus, Cape Town for analyzing purposes.