Our Aloe vera farm in Limpopo
ACAP grows certified-organic Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis Miller) at Iphofolo Game Farm, Vivo, in Limpopo's western Soutpansberg bushveld.
African Caribbean Aloe Products (Pty) Ltd, trading as ACAP, grows and processes certified-organic Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis Miller) at Iphofolo Game Farm near Vivo, Limpopo, South Africa. Growing and processing happen on one site. ACAP also makes Curaloe, our own consumer range of aloe skin and body care, juices and capsules sold in South Africa.
Where we are
| Farm | Iphofolo Game Farm, Vivo 0924 |
| District | Vhembe District, Limpopo |
| Landscape | Western end of the Soutpansberg mountain range, northern South Africa |
| Altitude (region) | About 800 m to 1,748 m across the range |
| Vegetation | Marula and acacia bushveld |
| Nearest town | Louis Trichardt (Makhado), about 80 km |
Climate
The farm lies in subtropical bushveld with a summer rainfall climate. Summers are hot; winters are mild, dry and sunny. The region has high sunshine through the year, and frost is limited to a few days in most years. Average annual rainfall around Vivo and Louis Trichardt is about 618 mm. Aloe barbadensis is a succulent that suits warm, dry conditions with well-drained soil.
How we farm
- One species. We grow only Aloe barbadensis Miller. We do not grow Aloe ferox. Why that matters.
- Certified organic. Our crop is certified under EU organic rules and the USDA National Organic Program, both through Ecocert SAS. Certificates.
- Organic inputs only. Only certified organic fertiliser. No synthetic fertilisers, pesticides, herbicides or germicides.
- Good Agricultural Practices. Our farming follows G.A.P. principles to reduce environmental impact and protect our workers.
- Hand harvest. Each leaf is selected and cut by hand.
How we process
Cut leaves go to the processing plant on the farm and are processed within a few hours of harvest, on Dutch-engineered machinery. From there we produce liquids, concentrate, spray-dried powder, inner leaf dice and pulp, and dried rind. The rind that remains after inner leaf processing is sun-dried for feed use. See our ingredients.
People and community
The farm is a rural employer. All workers receive safety training, and we work under South Africa’s occupational safety and labour laws To confirm: wording for people and community commitments, and any figures you want to publish, e.g. number of employees.
Our name
ACAP stands for African Caribbean Aloe Products. The company previously traded as Aloway.
Visit or video
To confirm: farm visits for buyers possible? Link to the drone video of the plantation once licensing is confirmed.