Although the first tree was planted in 2020, it will be a few years until our orchards come into full production. We’re hard at work to establish 800 hectares of citrus and 400 hectares of other fruit by 2025.
A growing, niche segment within an established grapefruit market, the Star Ruby is marketed and exported to target markets with the need for a more specialised product.
The mandarin is the fastest-growing citrus category internationally and a favorite amongst households as a convenient snack for the whole family. Mandarins is the overarching category that Tangerines, Clementines, and Satsumas fall into. They are generally smaller and sweeter than oranges, a little flatter in shape, and they have a thinner, looser skin that makes them easier to peel.
The seedless lemon is a growing, niche segment of an established lemon market. With the possibility of year-round production, the fruit is a favourite amongst all markets.
With a variety of forms, Valencias can supply flexible consumption between fresh and processed (juice) markets to secure a more elastic demand globally.
Flagship horticultural development with the aim to promote the growth of agriculture in Botswana.