Creating Connections over 20 Years
Embracing our Journey
Celebrating our Impact
Shaping the Future
Creating Connections over 20 Years
August 2023 marks our 20-year anniversary here at Star South. Since 2003, Star South has been connecting good people with good prices and wholesome produce. Over the past two decades, we have had the privilege of forging relationships with both fruit producers and retailers, creating a network of trusted partners. Within an ever-changing landscape of seasons, weather patterns, and consumer demand, Star South has remained the steady fixed point by which our partners can safely navigate this industry.
EMBRACING OUR JOURNEY
Over the last two decades, we have had many milestone moments, but these have only been possible because of the strong connections we have made. These relationships have shaped us into who we are today and have enabled us to best serve the needs of both our farmers and retailers.
CELEBRATING OUR IMPACT
Today we are South Africa’s largest importer of table grapes, stone fruit and kiwi fruit, and our portfolio of produce, sourced and sold globally, is growing all the time. As our product line has grown, our team has grown. It is this human chain of handshakes and hellos that enables the solid relationships we have built between fruit producers and retailers, and it is what makes Star South a leader in our field.
SHAPING THE FUTURE
Even as Star South celebrates how far we have come, we keep our eyes steadily on the horizon, constantly innovating and adapting to be ready for the future. We have spent the last twenty years adapting and growing as the landscape around us changes. Sustainable practices and technological advancements reinforce our position as a leading global player.
But it is people who are the foundation of who we are. We know that to continue to grow, we need to invest in the next generation of talent in the fresh produce industry. Our Star South Academy gives candidates the opportunity to enhance their skills, gain valuable work experience, and obtain qualifications through specific programs, giving them exciting career possibilities in this industry.
Star South: A Guiding Force
Our name is inspired by the Southern Cross, that iconic constellation that has helped humankind navigate uncertain landscapes for centuries. As we celebrate 20 years, we have refreshed our brand with new graphic elements – symbols of connection and growth, inspired by our core values.
These new visual elements reflect the dynamic nature of the fresh produce industry and showcase the cycles and patterns of agriculture and the ever-evolving landscape of logistics. They represent the interconnectedness of our operations and the journey we embark on with producers and retailers alike. Star South is committed to being a steady presence, a point of connection, driving progress, and shaping a future filled with opportunities.
We serve four key groups across the diverse sector of fresh produce:
Fruit producers and retailers, both within South Africa and abroad. It’s a world of good produce, good people and good prices. An extensive, vast world which we navigate via committed one-on-one relationships, to offer personalised service and tailored solutions/shipments.
How can we help you?
Partner with us as we navigate the landscape together.
