Northern Cape agri hub
Date Cold Storage Installation in Upington
Condensers de-rated for extreme ambient, dual chilled and frozen chambers off one plantroom, and humidity control that avoids surface stickiness. Purpose-built for dates producers around Upington.
The problem
Why dates is demanding
Northern Cape date packers work in 40 °C-plus ambient and need both low-humidity chilled holding and freezer capacity for carry-over stock.
Our approach
How we build for it
Condensers de-rated for extreme ambient, dual chilled and frozen chambers off one plantroom, and humidity control that avoids surface stickiness.
Orange River table grape hub — extreme summer ambient loads.
Storage envelope
Dates specifications
| Storage temperature | 0 °C to 4 °C chilled, −18 °C long-term |
|---|---|
| Relative humidity | 65–75% RH |
| Typical shelf life | 6–12 months chilled, 2 years frozen |
| Harvest season | February to April |
| Region | Upington, Northern Cape |
What temperature should dates be stored at?
0 °C to 4 °C chilled, −18 °C long-term at 65–75% RH, giving roughly 6–12 months chilled, 2 years frozen. We set and verify these bands during commissioning.
When is the dates season around Upington?
February to April. We plan installations and major maintenance outside that window wherever possible.
Can you expand our existing Upington facility?
Yes — we audit the current envelope and plant capacity first, then add chambers or pre-cooling without redesigning the whole site.
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Get started
Request a quote or site assessment
Tell us what you need cooled and where. We respond with a scoped quote, and for emergencies we dispatch straight away.
- Phone / WhatsApp
- 069 268 0988
- info@reyds.co.za
- Workshop
- 386 Eeufees Street, Pretoria North, Gauteng
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 07:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–13:00. 24/7 emergency breakdown line.