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Leading family-owned fresh produce business celebrates 130 years in South Africa

The Dutoit Group is celebrating 130 years as a leader in South African agriculture. From the time Gysbertus du Toit settled on Kromfontein Farm in the Western Cape and planted the first fruit trees in 1883, to becoming one of the largest family-owned fresh produce businesses, the agricultural investment company has a lot to celebrate.

Through innovation and dedication it has become a top producer and distributor of high-quality fruits and vegetables in South Africa, with no signs of slowing down. In fact, Dutoit has experienced continuous growth over the years, always prioritising customer satisfaction as well as both business integration and green

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