Pineapples were first planted in South Africa in the last century by the Purdon Family. Now in 2012 approximately 23 growers supply the Factory with prime fruit, while a host of local / international suppliers provide packaging, freight, energy, engineering and other services.<br/>Summerpride employs a wide range of professional and committed staff who are committed to applying their knowledge and experience to meet complex economic, enviromental and social challenges to our business. It is a process of continually improving our standards, our actions and our processes. Our business is conducted with high levels of integrity, accountability and responsibility.<br/><br/>Summerpride plays a signifiant economic role in the Eastern Cape and is well placed to contribute to the agro-industrial development.