Orex Export (Pty) Ltd is a family-owned fruit company based in Kakamas in the Orange River Valley of South Africa. Founded in 1997 by the Spangenberg and Nel families, Orex has developed into a specialist exporter of table grapes and citrus, including grapefruits and lemons, supplying leading international markets. Their growers farm on roughly 2,000 hectares along the banks of the Orange River, in an area that is highly suited to irrigation-based fruit production.

Focus on grapes and citrus quality

Orex focuses on delivering consistent quality in table grapes, grapefruits and lemons. For citrus, they work with carefully selected varieties and rootstocks to achieve the right sugar content, internal quality and skin characteristics. Grapes and citrus are handled according to strict export specifications, with attention to bunch and fruit appearance, firmness and eating quality, as well as customer requirements on residue management.

Farming with nature in the Orange River Valley

Situated along the 2,000-kilometre Orange River, Orex growers combine reliable access to water with a hot, dry climate that is ideal for fruit production. Much care is spent on cultivating grapes and citrus “in harmony with nature”, aiming to use resources efficiently while maintaining healthy orchards and vineyards. This combination of climate, water and farming practice allows Orex to produce export-grade table grapes, grapefruits and lemons season after season.

Reliable export partner

From the farm to the final pack, Orex works with state-of-the-art sorting, packing and barcode-based traceability systems. Fruit is graded under strict standards so only conforming quality is shipped, and certifications such as GlobalG.A.P., SIZA and Organic support their focus on food safety and transparency. For buyers, Orex is a long-term partner for table grapes, grapefruits and lemons from the Orange River Valley.