Premium Table Grapes
from Namibia
ORVI fills the European off-season with certified, hand-picked table grapes, harvested in the Aussenkehr valley from early November to early January.
Our Grapes
White and red seedless cultivars from the Bloomfresh and ARRA breeding programmes, chosen for flavour and for how well the fruit holds its firmness over a long sea voyage.
Why ORVI
Three reasons international buyers choose us as their Namibian grape supplier.
Latest Varieties
Premium Varieties
The blocks are replanted as market demand shifts, so what we can offer tracks what buyers are asking for now rather than what sold well a decade ago.
Certifications
Certified Quality
Certified to GlobalGAP and Tesco Nurture standards, with SIZA Environmental and SIZA Social alongside them. The food safety system follows HACCP principles from the vine to the sealed container.
Early season
Reliable Supply
Reefer containers leave from Walvis Bay and Cape Town and reach European ports in around 21 days. Logistics run through Transworld Cargo (opens in a new tab), our affiliated company inside the same group.
From Vine to Market
Four steps between the vine and the sealed container, the whole chain inside 48 hours.
Growing
Precision irrigation and integrated pest management, under more than 300 days of sun a year. That combination is what builds the colour and the sugar.
Harvesting
Every bunch is hand-picked at optimal ripeness in the cool early-morning hours to preserve crunch and flavour.
Field Packing
Grapes are packed in the field and go straight into our own cold rooms on the farm. Packing format follows whatever the destination market requires.
Cold Chain & Export
Forced cooling, then the container is packed and sealed on the farm itself. Transworld Cargo, our affiliated company, takes it from there.
Around 900 people bring in the harvest here, across the nine weeks from early November to early January.
Nothing Goes to Waste
Not every bunch meets export specification. Rather than discard that fruit, we lay it out to dry on the farm and it becomes raisins, which we sell alongside our table grapes. The same conditions that sweeten the grapes do the drying: intense sun, very low humidity, almost no rain. The fruit needs no artificial heat. A further selection goes into Orvignac (opens in a new tab), our oak barrel matured Namibian brandy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which certifications do you hold?
We hold GlobalGAP and Tesco Nurture certification, SIZA Environmental with LEAF Bolt-on, and SIZA Social. Our food safety system follows HACCP principles, supported by preventative controls, monitoring, verification and traceability. Certificates are available on request.
What packaging options are available?
We pack to the format your market requires, including private-label packaging with your own branding. Share your specifications with our team and we will confirm what we can deliver.
How long does shipping take to Europe?
Transit time to European ports is around 21 days via reefer container, maintaining a consistent cold chain throughout. We ship mainly from Walvis Bay and also from Cape Town. All logistics are handled by our affiliated company, Transworld Cargo.
Can I visit the farm?
Yes. Farm visits are possible for clients and partners. Please arrange your visit in advance and we will show you the vineyards, pack house and cold-storage facilities.
Planning your November to January supply?
Send us the markets you supply and the formats you need. We will come back with what we can deliver and when.
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