Northern Cape agri hub
Dried Fruit & Raisin Storage in Upington
Dehumidified low-RH storage, tight vapour barriers, controlled infeed moisture and rooms detailed for fumigation or controlled-atmosphere disinfestation. Purpose-built for raisins & dried fruit producers around Upington.
The problem
Why raisins & dried fruit is demanding
Dried fruit spoils through moisture pick-up, sugaring and insect activity rather than heat — a normal high-humidity cold room actively damages it.
Our approach
How we build for it
Dehumidified low-RH storage, tight vapour barriers, controlled infeed moisture and rooms detailed for fumigation or controlled-atmosphere disinfestation.
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Storage envelope
Raisins & Dried Fruit specifications
| Storage temperature | 5 °C to 10 °C |
|---|---|
| Relative humidity | 55–65% RH |
| Typical shelf life | 6–18 months |
| Harvest season | February to May |
| Region | Upington, Northern Cape |
What temperature should raisins & dried fruit be stored at?
5 °C to 10 °C at 55–65% RH, giving roughly 6–18 months. We set and verify these bands during commissioning.
When is the raisins & dried fruit season around Upington?
February to May. 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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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.