Westfalia Fruit avocado oils win recognition at inaugural event

Westfalia Fruit, a multinational supplier of avocados and a range of fresh produce, won four accolades at the inaugural South African Food and Beverage Awards 2025 for its avocado oil products.

Westfalia’s Lemon Flavoured Avocado Oil and Lemon variant oil claimed gold, while both the Garlic Flavoured and Plain Avocado Oils received silver certificates.

Westfalia oils, endorsed by the Heart Foundation of South Africa, are part of a product portfolio that also includes low-preservative guacamole, frozen avocado and dried fruit, according to a news release.

“This success reflects the passion and hard work of our entire team,” Hans Boyum, Westfalia Fruit customer director, said in the release. “It’s a proud moment that validates our shared vision of bringing world-class avocado products to our customers. It reaffirms our commitment to quality and innovation.”

In February, Westfalia Fruit partnered with Efficiency Technologies and dyeworks company Sages London to extract a natural, sustainable dye from avocado stones. It also acquired the second of two companies in 2025 in July.