Hortgro (Paarl), founded in 1995, supports South African fruit growers in research, market access, capacity building & transformation. Email info@hortgro.co.za. Founded in 1995, Hortgro is the authoritative body representing South African deciduous fruit growers. It serves the pome, stone, and dried-tree fruit sectors through advocacy, market development, research (via Hortgro Science), skill development, and transformation initiatives. Operating nationally from its Paarl headquarters, it also supports bursary programs.