Calitzdorp

Sourcing fresh fruit and vegetables in the Western Cape involves real logistics. Produce travels from multiple growing regions—some items truck in from the Klein Karoo, others from closer farms, and seasonal items shift between suppliers depending on what's being harvested. Storage matters enormously in George's climate: cold rooms and proper ventilation prevent rapid deterioration, especially during warmer months when humidity and temperature swings work against keeping things crisp. Vendors who know their supply chains—who their growers are, how produce was transported, how long items have been in storage—can offer genuinely fresher stock. Calitzdorp handles the practical side of fresh produce: understanding which items need rapid turnover, which benefit from ripening time, and how to rotate stock so customers get produce at its peak rather than what's been sitting for days waiting to move.