THE FACILITY
Purpose-built for aseptic fruit processing.
Atlantic Fruit Processors operates from a purpose-built processing facility in Wellington, at the heart of the Boland fruit belt in the Western Cape.
The plant houses an imported processing line with a fresh-fruit intake capacity of up to 200 tonnes per day.
THE PLANT
Built for processing. Positioned close to the fruit.
AFP's facility was purpose-built to process tomatoes, guavas, apples and pears into shelf-stable paste, purée and concentrate.
Located in Wellington, the plant sits close to the farms and orchards supplying its raw material, shortening the distance between fruit intake and processing.
One aseptic line handles multiple seasonal fruit categories, supporting near year-round utilisation of the facility.
KEY CAPABILITIES
Processing at a glance.
200 tonnes per day
Fresh-fruit intake capacity.
Four fruit categoraies
Tomatoes, guavas, apples and pears processed across their respective seasons.
Aseptic processing
Products are sterilised and aseptically filled for shelf-stable storage.
24-month shelf life
Finished products are packed for ambient storage and transport, with no cold chain required.
THE PROCESS
From fresh fruit to finished drum.
The processing operation is designed to take fruit from intake through to a shelf-stable bulk ingredient within a controlled production environment.
Preparation & processing
The fruit is prepared and processed according to the required product and grade.
Sterilisation
Product moves through the sterilisation process before filling. Sterilisation is managed as a critical control point within AFP's documented quality system.
Identification & traceability
Finished drums are individually identified and linked to production and quality records, maintaining traceability through the processing operation.
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Fruit intake
Fresh fruit arrives at the Wellington facility and enters the documented intake process.
Concentration
Depending on the product specification, fruit is processed into paste, purée or concentrate.
Aseptic filling
Processed product is aseptically filled into sterile bags for bulk storage and transport.
ASEPTIC PACKAGING
Packed for ambient storage.
AFP's bulk products are packed in aseptic bags housed within open-top steel drums.
Aseptic processing and packaging allows finished products to be stored and transported at ambient temperature, removing the need for a cold chain.
Products carry a 24-month shelf life from the date of production.
SEASONAL PROCESSING
One facility. Multiple fruit seasons.
The Western Cape's seasonal fruit calendar allows AFP to process different raw materials across the year.
Tomatoes
Processed into 28–30° Brix and 36–38° Brix tomato paste.
Guavas
Processed into single-strength and concentrated pink guava purée.
Apples & Pears
Processed into fruit concentrate.
Running multiple seasonal categories through one aseptic processing line supports near year-round utilisation and greater continuity of supply.
LOCATION
In the Western Cape fruit belt.
AFP is based in Wellington, one of the established agricultural areas of the Western Cape.
Its location places the processing facility close to local farms and orchards and creates a direct connection between the agricultural supply base and industrial processing.
Atlantic Fruit Processors (Pty) Ltd
17 Versailles Upper Street
Wellington
Western Cape
South Africa
From Western Cape fruit to industrial supply.
Looking for locally processed tomato paste, guava purée or fruit concentrate?
Speak to AFP about your product requirements, grade and estimated annual volume.