6 Aug 2025

Westfalia Fruit Wins Gold and Silver for Avocado Oils at inaugural SA Food & Beverage Awards 2025

Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of avocados and a range of fresh vegetables and fruit, has emerged as a standout winner at the inaugural South African Food and Beverage Awards 2025, picking up four major accolades for its avocado oil range.

Westfalia’s Lemon Flavoured Avocado Oil and Lemon variant oil claimed Gold while both the Garlic Flavoured and Plain Avocado Oils received Silver Certificates.

Westfalia oils are also proudly endorsed by the Heart Foundation of South Africa - a testament to their exceptional health benefits. Winning both gold and silver awards reflects not only the quality of the ingredients but also the skills and dedication of the producers. This recognition highlights the ongoing commitment to food safety, excellence, health, and sustainability in every bottle.

It also highlights Westfalia’s commitment to quality and innovation, with a diverse range that includes avocado oil, low-preservative guacamole, frozen avocado, and dried fruit.

“This success reflects the passion and hard work of our entire team. It’s a proud moment that validates our shared vision of bringing world-class avocado products to our customers. It reaffirms our commitment to quality and innovation,” says Hans Boyum, Customer Director at Westfalia Fruit.

The SA F&B Awards, held in partnership with the Aurora International Taste Challenge (AITC), were established to celebrate outstanding products within South Africa’s dynamic food and beverage industry. The awards not only honour excellence but also guide consumers toward making confident, informed purchase decisions based on expert evaluations.

Silver, Gold and Double Gold certificates are awarded to superior products that recognise both taste and product excellence.

“We are incredibly proud of our award-winning oils, which exemplify the quality and care that define our entire product range. This recognition strengthens our belief in the value we bring to our customers through consistent excellence. As a responsible corporate citizen, we remain committed to promoting sustainable agricultural practices and uplifting the communities we serve,” concludes Hans Boyum.

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About Westfalia Fruit

The multinational Westfalia Fruit Group is a leading supplier of fresh and processed produce to international markets, offering a diverse range of quality fruit and related products via its vertically integrated supply chain. Founded 75 years ago on guiding environmental, social, governance & sustainability principles. These practices, premised on the legacy of Dr Hans Merensky are at the heart of all that is done by the Group – “To Do Good”, – of which continue to underpin our approach today.

Today, operating in 17 countries spread over 5 continents, the Westfalia Fruit Group prides itself on advancing sustainable agricultural practices and being a responsible corporate citizen within the communities in which it operates.

As a frontrunner in the avocado industry, Westfalia grows, sources, ripens, packs, processes, and markets accredited avocados across the globe throughout the year. Value-added products include avocado oil, low-preservative guacamole, frozen avocado, and dried fruit.

Westfalia grows fruit in all major origins in the Americas and Africa and sources from partner orchards, giving the Group the most diverse avocado-growing footprint in the world. Westfalia’s dynamic and integrated supply chain from research to the consumer benefits all stakeholders. The Group’s research division, Westfalia Technological Services, is the world’s largest privately funded subtropical fruit research unit. Its dedicated team of scientists and technicians focus on varietal development, innovation, and environmental matters, and provides a pivotal role in defining the future of the global avocado industry.

A supplier of choice to retail, wholesale, and food-service customers, Westfalia operates sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America, southern Africa, and Asia. Fruit is packed in diverse formats and expertly ripened to deliver optimal eating quality. For more information visit www.westfaliafruit.com.