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Kardouw citrus orchards Citrusdal Western Cape
Est. 2015Miami, Florida, USA

KARDOUW

Grower  ·  Retail  ·  Marketing

Premium produce marketing, globally sourced, locally packed. Branded for the shelves of America's finest retailers. Grower-owned. Direct supply. Exceptional quality.

Kardouw Citrus South Africa branded export carton
Kardouw Citrus · South Africa
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Navels ✦ Clementines ✦ Cara Cara Oranges ✦ Mandarins ✦ Grapefruit ✦ Lemons ✦ Limes ✦ Midknights ✦ Pigmented Oranges ✦ South Africa  ·  USA ✦ Navels ✦ Clementines ✦ Cara Cara Oranges ✦ Mandarins ✦ Grapefruit ✦ Lemons ✦ Limes ✦ Midknights ✦ Pigmented Oranges ✦ South Africa  ·  USA ✦
— Est. 2015 —
KARDOUW
Citrus
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South Africa
Grading fresh mandarins at a South African packing house
150+
Years of Farming
30+
Years of Marketing
12+
Focused Retail Clients
Who We Are

Grower-owned.
American-rooted.
Global reach.

Kardouw Farms Inc. is a Miami-based citrus import and distribution company — founded and owned by the very citrus growers who grow the fruit. With roots in the Western Cape, South Africa's celebrated citrus heartland, we bring the farm directly to USA retail shelf.

As a grower-owned company, we have an unbroken connection from soil to shelf. That means consistent quality, extended supply windows, full traceability, and a genuine story that resonates with both buyers and consumers.

We don't just import citrus — we deliver a premium South African story in every single carton.

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Citrus farm landscape Citrusdal Western Cape mountains
Farm operations Western Cape
Citrus rows in the Western Cape
Our Story

A road through
the mountains.

Kardouw Farms was inspired by the citrus valleys of Citrusdal — a land of ancient mountains, rich sandy soils, and groves that stretch as far as the eye can see, nestled in the Western Cape of South Africa.

Our founders were growers. Families who had worked this land for generations, who understood its seasons, its soils, and the extraordinary quality of its fruit. They believed that citrus this good deserved a place on the world's finest retail shelves.

Unique Origin · Western Cape · South Africa
Kardouw
"Road through the mountains"
The word dow means "difficult to get there" — honouring both the rugged mountain passes of the Western Cape of Southern Africa and the determination it took to carry South African citrus all the way to the American market.

Like the road through the mountains, our journey was never easy. It demanded persistence, passion, and an unshakeable belief in the quality of what we grow. And like the best journeys, it was worth every step.

Est. 2015 · Citrusdal, Western Cape

Grower families plant the first commercial citrus orchards beneath the Cederberg mountains.

Kardouw Farms Inc. · Miami, Florida

US entity incorporated, opening direct grower-to-retail access across American markets.

What We Grow & Source
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A full season of
exceptional citrus.

Fresh navel oranges
Navels
Apr – Sep · South Africa

The iconic eating orange. Deep colour, seedless, easy to peel — the backbone of any premium retail citrus program.

Fresh clementines being sorted
Clementines
May – Aug · Multi-Origin

Small, intensely sweet, perfectly sized. America's most loved snacking citrus, delivered season-long.

Cara cara orange cross-section
Cara Cara
Apr – Aug · South Africa

The blush navel with a naturally pink interior and exceptional flavour that earns premium shelf placement.

Mandarin citrus farm
Mandarins
May – Sep · Multi-Origin

Multiple varieties carefully selected by season and origin to maintain sweetness and consistency.

Grapefruit cross section
Grapefruit
May – Oct · South Africa

Red and white flesh varieties celebrated for bright acidity, vibrant colour, and excellent shelf life.

Fresh lemons in a row
Lemons
Apr – Nov · Multi-Origin

Thin-skinned, high-juice lemons sourced across multiple global origins for extended supply windows.

Fresh green limes
Limes
Year-round · Multi-Origin

Persian and key limes from multiple origins to ensure uninterrupted supply for US retail demand.

Midknight oranges on tree
Midknights & Pigmented
Jun – Sep · South Africa

Specialty South African varieties — Midknight navels and deep-pigmented oranges for premium retail programs.

Citrus orchard rows Citrusdal
Farm at the foot of the mountains
Citrus farm landscape Western Cape
Global Sourcing

Premium citrus.
Multiple origins.
One standard.

South Africa is at the heart of everything we do — producing some of the finest citrus on earth. But exceptional retail programs need year-round supply. We source strategically from complementary origins to extend our seasons and fill the gaps.

Every origin partner is chosen for soil quality, farming practice, and flavour consistency. As a grower-owned company, we maintain direct relationships wherever we source, ensuring full traceability from orchard to shelf.

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Globally SourcedWe source premium citrus from the world's finest growing regions — selecting each origin for soil quality, farming practice, and flavour consistency. Every shipment is fully traceable from orchard to shelf.
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Locally Packed & Branded for the USAAll fruit is packed, branded, and prepared to meet US import standards — USDA, FDA, and PACA compliant — then distributed to retail partners across America.
Citrus orchard rows Citrusdal
Farm storage mountains
Western Cape landscape
Farm to Shelf

How we get citrus from the
orchard to your store.

1
Orchard Sourcing

Our grower-partners select premium fruit from across South Africa's premier citrus regions.

2
Pack & Grade

Graded, packed, and labelled in world-class facilities to GlobalGAP and FSC standards.

3
Cold Chain Export

Reefer containers maintain optimal temperature from South African ports to US arrival.

4
Miami Hub

Kardouw Farms Inc. coordinates US customs clearance and distribution from our Miami base.

5
Retail Shelf

Premium Kardouw-branded citrus arrives at leading retail chains across America, shelf-ready.

Kardouw branded boxes on packing line
Aerial view of citrus packing house
Worker strapping Kardouw pallet
Citrus rows Western Cape South Africa
Sustainability

Grown with
purpose.
Shipped with care.

South African citrus farming is held to some of the most rigorous environmental and social standards in the world. Our grower-owned supply chain operates under GlobalGAP, SIZA, and FSC certifications.

As a grower-owned company, we have a direct stake in the health of the land. The same fertile soils, clean mountain water, and careful stewardship that make our fruit exceptional are what we work hardest to protect for the generations ahead.

US Compliance & Certifications. Kardouw Farms Inc. operates to the highest US regulatory standards. We are a USDA-authorized importer, hold an active PACA license (Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act), carry a strong Blue Book rating — the produce industry's benchmark for creditworthiness and reliability — and receive FDA approval on every import and distribution shipment. Your supply chain is fully protected from field to shelf.

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Responsible Land Use

Integrated pest management and responsible water stewardship in water-scarce growing regions.

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Worker Welfare

SIZA-audited social standards — fair wages, safe conditions, and community investment.

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FSC Packaging

Our iconic Kardouw cartons carry FSC certification — responsibly sourced throughout.

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Cold Chain Integrity

Optimised shipping reduces waste — fruit arrives in peak condition, every time.

For Retail Buyers

Supplying America's
leading retailers.

We supply a wide range of US retail formats — from large-format club and warehouse stores to specialty, premium, and natural grocery chains. Our competitive advantage is direct grower ownership, extended supply windows, and a premium branded program that genuinely stands out on shelf.

Club & Warehouse Stores Mass Market Retail Specialty Grocery Natural & Organic Chains Premium Grocery Fresh Format Retail Regional Grocery Chains Discount Retail Health & Wellness Retail Private Label Programs Farm-to-Shelf Programs Convenience Formats
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Extended Supply Windows

South Africa's counter-season aligns perfectly with gaps in domestic US supply. We cover April through November and bridge year-round with complementary origins.

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Premium Branded Program

Our distinctive Kardouw botanical carton design elevates the category and supports powerful retail storytelling — from orchard to your shelf.

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Full Traceability

Grower-owned supply chains and third-party certifications deliver the transparency today's retail buyers demand — GlobalGAP, SIZA, and FSC throughout.

— 2015 · Kardouw Citrus · South Africa —

Ready to talk citrus?

We work directly with produce buyers, category managers, and procurement teams across US retail. Find us on LinkedIn to start the conversation about supply windows, varieties, and volumes.

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At the Farm
Grower-Owned & Operated
South Africa · Citrus growing regions · Farm to shelf
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Kardouw Farms Inc.
Miami, Florida · United States · Importer & Distributor
In America