Nestled in the fertile upper reaches of the Olifants River Valley—an area that lies at the heart of the Western Cape’s thriving citrus industry. This rich agricultural region provides the ideal conditions for producing world-class citrus, a tradition we proudly continue.
Discover the essence of premium citrus.
The scale of our farming operation has driven diversification and expansion, supported by modern management approaches and scientific farming methods to ensure efficiency and excellence.
Our success is built on the dedication of our people. With a team of experienced farm managers and a strong workforce of permanent and seasonal employees, we prioritize creating a healthy and supportive working environment. By continuously assessing employee needs, we invest in housing, training programs, education, sports, and upliftment initiatives—fostering a thriving community at the heart of our farms.
At ALG, growth isn’t just about agriculture—it’s about people and how can we grow together.
Farming since 1661
In 1661, the first Van Der Merwe family came to South Africa in service of the VOC. (Verenigde Oost-Indische Compagn). They started farming within two months and settled in the upper Elephants River valley where they still farm today.
ALG Estates was established in 1974 by three Van Der Merwe brothers, All, Lieben and Gerrit. They were the first group in Citrusdal to break-away from the traditional co-op system and built their first packhouse in 1994.
Following that, vertical and horizontal investments were made with ALG Marketing, ALG Juices, Kardouw Farms USA, ALG Europe and Freight Logistics4U.
ALG Estates received the South African National Farmer of the year award 2010.
