Through the ages…agriculture has been the foundation of civilization.

A strong agricultural sector is known to create rural stability and socio-economic development. The Hortgro Legacy Foundation, an initiative by Hortgro Pome and Hortgro Stone, is building a platform that creates an opportunity to do good. A structure for the future; that upholds your values. One where your donation will ensure the legacy of the deciduous fruit industry.

Two core ideas, one foundation.

Humanitarian Welfare

Humanitarian Aid, Environmental, Social Upliftment
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Research and Development

Research, Infrastructure Development, Capacity Building, Innovation
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Hortgro has a proven track record

Working with South Africa's growers to leave a legacy of growth and sustainability.

State-of-the-Art CA Facility Launched at US

"Indeed, a great moment for the industry where Richard Hurndall took the lead and made the plans come to fruition. Well done to the Horticulture Department for pulling this one through.”

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Hortgro Donates To Efforts Following KZN Floods

“Despite all our challenges and pressure on profitability, we as an industry, especially in the Western Cape, are actually very fortunate and we can help to make this humanitarian contribution.”

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Deciduous Fruit Industry Hard Hit by Flood Disaster

... the humanitarian need in the region was significant with communities needing food and drinking water. Hortgro donated R250,000 to the Gift of the Givers, who distributed food parcels and other emergency items in the respective regions.

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Industry Takes Ownership With Launch Of New Lab

The facility is unique in that it allows for integrated research on deciduous fruit, where tests can be conducted on fruit and insects simultaneously.

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We can't do it without you.

The Hortgro Legacy Foundation is a non-profit that fights poverty, and inequity, by investing in people and uplifting communities. The success of our industry depends on innovative technology, research, and development to ensure sustainable practices that care for our environment.

Join our hall of fame and become a champion of the deciduous fruit industry. Our initiatives focus on results. Those that can be measured. And those measured in ways beyond numbers.

What will your legacy be?
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