Premium Avocados · Export & Distribution

From South African soil to global tables.

A trusted bridge between South Africa's world-class farms and the high-growth markets of the Middle East & Asia — delivering premium avocados, mango, citrus, litchi, pineapple and macadamia nuts with full traceability.

Fresh avocados
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15+Export Markets
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100%Cold-Chain Managed
PPECB Certified ProduceFull Farm-to-Port TraceabilitySPS / Phytosanitary CompliantFOB · CIF · DAP IncotermsCounter-Seasonal SupplyProudly South African PPECB Certified ProduceFull Farm-to-Port TraceabilitySPS / Phytosanitary CompliantFOB · CIF · DAP IncotermsCounter-Seasonal SupplyProudly South African
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Who We Are

A South African agribusiness built on quality, trust & shared prosperity.

Thuwedo Foods (Pty) Ltd is headquartered in Gauteng with operational ties to South Africa's leading farming regions. We specialise in the procurement, export sales and international distribution of premium fresh produce — combining agricultural expertise, logistics excellence and market intelligence.

We are committed to food quality, traceability and responsible sourcing, upholding the highest standards at every step of the supply chain — while contributing to global food security.

2Core Regions Served
8+Premium Product Lines
365Days Supply Capability
Our Portfolio

Premium produce, led by world-class avocados.

In partnership with Halls Fresh Produce — a global leader in fresh produce since 1890 — our portfolio is anchored by premium avocados and complemented by subtropical fruit, pineapple and macadamia nuts sourced from KwaZulu-Natal and beyond, growing the province's access to global markets.

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Avocados

Our flagship product. Rich, creamy and ripened to perfection — sourced from carefully managed orchards and available year-round through expert cold-chain management.

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🥑Ready-to-eat avocados

Ready-to-Eat Avocados

Avocados ripened to the exact stage your market requires — delivered "triggered" to ripen through your supply chain, or fully ripe and ready to eat for premium retail shelves.

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🥣Guacamole

Guacamole

Premium prepared guacamole made from quality avocados — a convenient, value-added line for retail and food-service customers.

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🥭Mangoes

Mango

Sweet, tropical mangoes from warm subtropical regions — hand-picked, carefully graded and ripened for an excellent eating experience.

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🍋Citrus

Citrus

Bright, juicy lime and grapefruit alongside select citrus varieties — sourced from premier South African growing regions.

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🍈Litchis

Litchi

Delicate & fragrant litchis, cold-chain managed from farm to port to preserve their signature sweetness and colour.

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🍍Pineapples

Pineapple

Sweet, aromatic Queen and MD2 pineapples grown in the warm coastal regions of KwaZulu-Natal — a vibrant addition to our tropical range.

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🌰Macadamia nuts

Macadamia Nuts

Premium KwaZulu-Natal macadamias — in-shell or kernel. A high-value, non-perishable line in strong demand across our Asian and Middle Eastern markets.

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🌱Organic produce

Organic Range

Certified organic avocados and subtropical fruit for buyers seeking sustainably grown, premium produce.

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We source to complement buyer requirements — tell us your volumes, varieties and destination.

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What We Do

End-to-end export expertise, from farm to your port.

We manage the full commercial export cycle so buyers and farming partners can trade with total confidence.

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Export Sales & Distribution

From farmer procurement and produce aggregation to documentation, customs clearance, freight forwarding and final delivery to your designated port or warehouse — fully SPS compliant.

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Supply & Cold Chain Management

Pre-cooling, cold-store facilities, refrigerated transport and temperature-monitored sea or air freight, ensuring consistent cold-chain integrity throughout the journey.

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Market Intelligence & Trade Advisory

Real-time pricing trends, seasonal demand patterns and regulatory updates that help our producers make informed decisions and maximise their export returns.

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Food Security Programmes

We partner with governments, DFIs and NGOs to design structured food import programmes — facilitating affordable, bulk procurement of nutritious produce and grains.

Global Reach

Focused on the world's fastest-growing import markets.

Our export activity targets two regions where demand for high-quality, food-safe South African produce is expanding rapidly.

🕌 Middle East

Primary Focus Region
  • United Arab Emirates — Dubai & Abu Dhabi, our primary re-export hub serving the wider GCC.
  • Saudi Arabia — direct imports through Jeddah and Riyadh.
  • Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain & Oman — growing premium-produce consumer markets.
  • Jordan & Egypt — gateway markets for North Africa and the Levant.

🌏 Asia

High-Growth Expansion
  • Singapore & Malaysia — health-conscious urban consumers with strong buying power.
  • India — an expanding middle class driving demand for tropical & subtropical fruit.
  • Thailand, Vietnam & Indonesia — emerging markets with growing import capacity.
Why South Africa?

A uniquely compelling agri-export proposition.

Counter-Seasonal Advantage

Supplies Northern Hemisphere markets during their off-season, from May to October.

Global Phytosanitary Compliance

PPECB inspection & certification ensures pest-free, food-safe produce for every destination.

World-Class Port Infrastructure

Durban, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth facilitate efficient, reliable sea freight.

Preferential Trade Access

AGOA and Economic Partnership Agreements reduce tariff costs across key corridors.

Diverse Agro-Climatic Zones

Enables year-round production of a wide variety of premium fresh produce.

Competitive Pricing

A favourable exchange rate offers strong value for USD- and AED-denominated buyers.

Our Commitment

Profitable trade and humanitarian impact reinforce each other.

South Africa, as a food-surplus nation and one of Africa's leading agricultural exporters, has an important role to play in addressing global hunger. We leverage our trade networks and logistics to support food security programmes at scale.

  • Supplying emergency & developmental food aid with multilateral agencies
  • Negotiating bulk-purchase agreements for import-dependent nations
  • Integrating smallholder farmers into formal export supply chains
  • Financing food import facilities with regional development banks
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People go to bed hungry each night, by UN estimates. We believe reliable, affordable produce supply is part of the answer — and we are committed to being part of it.

Why Partner With Us

Value for buyers and farming partners alike.

We believe sustainable trade and shared prosperity go hand in hand — creating value for everyone across the supply chain.

"Let's build something great together."

  • Direct farm-to-market sourcing with full traceability
  • Consistent quality & year-round supply reliability
  • Competitive pricing with flexible Incoterms (FOB, CIF, DAP)
  • Experienced export documentation & customs support
  • Dedicated relationship manager & after-sale service
  • Smallholder inclusion & rural development focus
Get In Touch

Let's start the conversation.

We welcome enquiries from importers, buyers, government procurement agencies, development finance institutions and farming partners.

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Head Office

11 Charles Street, Bryanston,
Gauteng, South Africa

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General Enquiries

+27 (0) 79 081 8589

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Export Sales

+27 (0) 73 775 2132

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