Although a natural process, the ripening of an avocado is managed to perfection at Halls with the correct technical understanding both at harvest and during the ripening procedure.
The fruit is always shipped at low temperatures to hold it in a "sleeping" state throughout transportation. Depending on the customer's requirement, the fruit is then "woken up" to be delivered at the required stage of ripeness. Fruit can arrived "triggered" which then ripens through the customer's own supply chain, or is fully ripened and ready to eat. Halls has the experience and technical expertise to manage this process, ensuring an excellent eating experience.
With ripening, packing and storage facilities in South Africa, Paris, Marseille and Rotterdam, Halls can take the fruit from our carefully managed orchards all the way to our customers' doors. Our ready to eat avocados are sold under the Halls RIPE brand, packaged in a striking design to stand out on trade and supermarket shelves.
Global Leader in the Sustainable Production and Supply of Quality Fresh Produce
Family-owned and purpose-driven. Halls is a global fresh produce supplier with sustainability at its core.
Our journey began in 1890 by a family with a purpose to build a fresh produce business of integrity.
Today, we are still as passionate about growing and caring for our people and our partners as we are about growing and caring for our produce. Our community initiatives and sustainable farming have been a part of our DNA from the very beginning.
Our commitment is to bring our customers, who have always remained at the heart of our business, along this fruitful journey with us.
OVER 130 YEARS
IN FARMING
OPERATIONAL IN 7 COUNTRIES
SOURCE FROM 27 COUNTRIES
180 WORLDWIDE SUPPLIERS
SUPPLYING TO 28 COUNTRIES
SERVING >500 RETAIL, WHOLESALE & FOOD SERVICE CUSTOMERS
As one of the world's leading avocado suppliers, we also offer an expanded range that includes mango, litchi, lime and pecan, with an increasing variety of other sub-tropical exotics and associated product lines.
Halls is active across the complete fresh produce value chain - specializing in the growing, sourcing, packing, ripening, distribution, and marketing of quality products. Integrated - from fruit to shelf.
Our soul remains in the soil.
We maintain a firm foundation in farming. Halls has over 1200ha of orchards under management - operating in four countries and annual sales of more than 6.5 million cartons of avocado.
Built on a foundation of family values and nurturing long-term partnerships with all stakeholders, we continue to seek ways to exceed expectations by focussing on key masterial issues to our business.
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PACKAGING
ORGANIC RANGE
GENDER EQUITY
SUPPORTING OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES
OPTIMISING WATER
USEAGE IN OUR ORCHARDS
REDUCING OUR EMISSIONS PER KG OF FRUIT PRODUCED
REMOVAL OF SINGLE USE PLASTIC IN INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS
REDUCING FOOD WASTE AS A TOTAL PERCENTAGE OF FOOD HANDLED
David Meyer
Owner/MD
Hill Estate - Dwaleni
Investment Company (Pty) Ltd
“Having been a long-standing grower partner for more than 15 years, we can unequivocally say that our business would not have developed to the level it is now without the help and guidance of the people at Halls.
Like Halls, we are a family-owned business and appreciate how we share the same values and ideals, especially when it comes to quality standards, sustainable and environmentally friendly practices and serving our communities. Not only do we get on-going support and practical advice from the experienced and passionate people at Halls but we also benefit from their vision and innovation.
We are so proud to be part of the Halls family and excited about what the future holds for both the Halls Group and our business success."
"Halls has proven to be the perfect partner for the whole Greenfood Group in terms of quality, consistency and shared values. The high level of professionalism the team at Halls show in the day to day business is outstanding to say the least!"
Douglas Thulin
Category Manager
Greenfood Sourcing AB
"What an amazing business, I love how Halls are giving back to their roots and I love the sustainability. I will ensure we have a long working partnership!"
Matthew Evans
Buyer
Arthur David
UK Wholesalers
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