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Fruit South Africa (Fruit SA) is a non-profit company and an umbrella body for the South African fresh fruit industry. The industry comprises six associations: Berries ZA, the Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) of Southern Africa, Hortgro (representing pomefruit and stonefruit growers), the South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) and the South African Subtropical Growers’ Association (Subtrop) that represents the avocado, lychee, and mango growers, and the Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum (FPEF). Registered as a business entity in 2013, Fruit SA strives for a competitive, equitable and sustainable South African fruit industry. It represents its members in providing advocacy, collaboration, coordination, and services relating to key industry matters.

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IG International has been one of the largest importers of fresh fruit in India for over 50 years. The company is recognised for its unparalleled sourcing capabilities, securing an extensive selection of high-quality premium exotic fresh fruits with partners, growers and marketers in over 23 countries around the world, with an annual volume exceeding 120,000 tonnes.

One of IG’s key strengths is its leading sales and distribution network for imported fruits. The network covers the length and breadth of the Indian market and includes company-owned wholesale outlets, traditional and modern retail channels, and e-commerce platforms. With experienced sales personnel, a vast network of high-value wholesalers, dedicated retailers, and millions of cart vendors nationwide, IG is a dominant player in the Indian market.

What sets IG International apart from its competitors is its company-owned, integrated, refrigerated supply chain and logistics network. The company has strategically located temperature-controlled cold storages throughout India and possesses a large fleet of refrigerated trucks.

IG is also expanding into cultivating imported fruits on Indian soil. The company has formed several joint ventures and collaborations with major players in the global industry to introduce plant bioscience, controlled environment agriculture (CEA), protected farming, AI and ML-enabled farming practices and more.

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Suri Agro Fresh is an integrated Agri-tech company building a true farm-to-fork ecosystem across India. From pre-harvest innovation—with our Kashmir-based orchards, farmer sourcing networks, concrete pole infrastructure, and weather intelligence tools—to advanced post-harvest systems, we focus on preserving fruit quality at every stage. Our tech-enabled cold chain, grading and storage facilities, and nationwide logistics network ensure consistent delivery to wholesalers, retailers, and modern trade partners. Alongside domestic excellence, we import premium fruits from leading global origins, combining agricultural depth with supply chain intelligence to deliver world-class fresh produce to the Indian market.

We are redefining India’s fresh produce ecosystem through technology, infrastructure, and end-to-end agricultural intelligence.

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Westfalia Fruit India is the Indian arm of the global Westfalia Fruit Group, a world leader in avocados and premium fresh produce with over 75 years of agricultural expertise. Operating across the value chain from farming and sourcing to ripening, distribution, and value-added solutions. Westfalia Fruit India is committed to building a sustainable, future-ready fresh produce ecosystem in the country. With a strong focus on quality, traceability, and long-term partnerships, the company works closely with growers, retailers, foodservice players, and institutional buyers to expand avocado consumption and introduce global best practices to the Indian market.

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