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Discovered in South Africa and proven in warm regions, Bingo Gala is a full cherry-red Gala mutation with excellent class 1 pack-outs. Attractive, sweet, and fragrant, and best harvested with a two-pick strategy. Key Highlights: • Exceptional class 1 export pack-outs • Full cherry-red colour • Sweet, aromatic flavour • Two-pick strategy recommended

This early red-fleshed plum from BQ Genetics starts harvesting from week 48 in Robertson and stands out for its exceptional eating quality and flavour — remarkable for an early-ripening variety. With high sugar levels (12–16%), it’s suitable for Cold Steri treatment, meeting the export requirements for premium markets like China and the USA. The variety also offers excellent storage ability — up to 42 days at -0.5°C and 7 days at 10°C — and can be picked on Count AA–A. Early, flavourful, and export-ready — a promising new option for producers looking to expand into high-value markets.

Looking for an early plum with great eating quality and export potential? Blackred I delivers 30–35t/ha, excellent pack-outs, and a balanced, sweet flavour with a hint of acidity. With a high sugar content, 35-day storage at -0.5°C, and proven sea freight suitability, it’s a strong alternative to African Rose — combining early harvests with dependable performance.

This mid–late red variety stuns with its intense cherry colour and large, elongated berries that deliver a sensational crunch. With very high brix, a perfectly balanced sugar-acid profile, and subtle cherry notes, ARRA Cherry Crush™ delights the senses from first bite to last. • Mid to late season red variety • Intense cherry-colour • Very high brix, pleasing sugar-acid balance, and cherry notes • Excellent fertility • Exceptional storage ability and shelf life • Grower friendly

ARRA FIRE CRUNCH™, an early-mid red variety, boasting a unique fire-red colour. The extremely crunchy, large berries and well-balanced taste provide a supreme eating experience. It’s a fertile and easy-to-grow variety with uniform colour that stays red on the vine and doesn’t get dark over time. This variety also withstands rain and offers unparalleled cold storage capability and shelf-life capacity. In short: THE ULTIMATE RED. • Amazing vibrant red colour. • High fertility • Grower Friendly • Rain tolerant • High in demand • Early to mid-red variety • Supreme fresh, crunchy eating experience • Very good shipping durability, cold storage abilities, and shelf life

Managed by Star Fruits and developed by AC Fruit, Najireine is a promising nectarine variety harvested in weeks 51/52. This medium/high chill variety combines striking visual appeal, a vibrant red skin with yellow flesh, with a flavoursome eating experience. Under trial conditions in the Ceres area, it showed Brix levels of 15–17% and peaked on Count 20. Najireine offers growers an exciting balance of flavour, presentation, and market potential.