Welcome to Waterstone Berries

Waterstone Berries is situated in the Tulbagh Valley, a region known for stone fruit and grape farming since the early 1700s. The development began in 2020 with the goal of creating a world-class blueberry operation.

The farm benefits from a mid-chill climate and high-quality water supplied by the Tulbagh Water Scheme. Since 2021, three of the four planned phases have been completed, covering more than 145 hectares of netted infrastructure and establishing around 650,000 blueberry plants across selected varieties. Blueberries are grown in substrate-filled bags and supported by a fully automated, state-of-the-art irrigation system. Once the final phase is complete, the planted area will expand to 175 hectares.

Cold storage facilities have been developed in two stages to support increasing yields, with a final expansion planned to add capacity and introduce more flexible packaging options.

The initiative has created over 180 permanent jobs and more than 1,600 seasonal positions, contributing positively to the local community. Waterstone Berries remains committed to sustainable practices and continuous improvement.