Northern Cape agri hub
Table Grape Cooling in Kakamas
High-capacity forced-air tunnels sized for 40 °C ambient, staged pull-down, and humidity control that removes field heat without desiccating stems. Purpose-built for table grapes producers around Kakamas.
The problem
Why table grapes is demanding
Grapes must reach core temperature within hours of picking, in the hottest months of the year, with SO₂ sheets and berry moisture loss both in play.
Our approach
How we build for it
High-capacity forced-air tunnels sized for 40 °C ambient, staged pull-down, and humidity control that removes field heat without desiccating stems.
Storage envelope
Table Grapes specifications
| Storage temperature | −0.5 °C to 0 °C |
|---|---|
| Relative humidity | 90–95% RH |
| Typical shelf life | 6–12 weeks with SO₂ management |
| Harvest season | November to April |
| Region | Kakamas, Northern Cape |
What temperature should table grapes be stored at?
−0.5 °C to 0 °C at 90–95% RH, giving roughly 6–12 weeks with SO₂ management. We set and verify these bands during commissioning.
When is the table grapes season around Kakamas?
November to April. We plan installations and major maintenance outside that window wherever possible.
Can you expand our existing Kakamas 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.