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
FARMING
Our soul is in the soil.
Nurturing and caring for natural resources has been at the heart of our agricultural efforts for over 130 years.
Halls has adapted as farming practices have progressed, staying at the forefront of innovation.
Although we have evolved into a vertically integrated fresh produce business, Halls remains a sub-tropical farming business at heart.
GROWING AND HARVESTING
As caretakers of the land, we work year on year to remain in harmony with nature.
At Halls, we cultivate our crops according to the principles of Good Agricultural Practice (GAP).
Some of the practices we use are:
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We match crop types and growers to ensure optimal production and responsible resource use.
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is central to our farming philosophy. We only use registered chemicals when needed.
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Identify natural fauna and flora to combat the scourge of modern-day farming.
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Manage nutrition and irrigation of plants to deliver the highest quality fresh produce.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Halls has a dedicated technical department, advising our farms and external grower partners.
With over 125 years of experience, we provide guidance and support across our value chain - ensuring quality fresh produce from the soil to the shelf.
