Gerber Packaging started in 1993, as a division of the Gerber Goldschmidt Group (SA) (Pty) Ltd.

A multi-faceted private equity investment company headquartered in Johannesburg and associated with the multi-national Gerber Goldschmidt Group. Today the group has offices in more than 20 cities around the world and employs more than 2,000 people of which more than 1,500 in Southern Africa with an annual turnover exceeding $2 Billion. Gerber Fresh (Pty) Ltd now trade as a member of the Gerber Goldschmidt Group (SA) (Pty) Ltd.  We specialise in every aspect of the Fresh Produce Industry, with particular focus on supplying systems, processing equipment, complete pack house solutions packaging (pack house) equipment, labels and consumables.

The hallmarks of our company stand on the pillars of:

• Productivity
• Innovation
• Aesthetics
• Cost Saving
• Service Excellence

The head office is in Midrand with a branch office in Cape Town and technical support nationally

Santos 50 Multi-juicer      

Expertise

• Exclusive patents: exclusive extra wide feeding chute, Ezy-clean™system, instant friction braking system.
• Professional motor, powerful and extremely silent (Santos know-how).
• High output juice extractor, adapted to intensive use (ex. juice bars).
• Sturdy appliance mostly made of aluminum and stainless steel.

Simplicity and comfort

• Silence: you can serenely make juice in front of your customers.
• Extra wide feeding chute: you can put entire fruits and vegetables (save time).
• Continuous juice production: automatic pulp ejection.
• Ezy-clean™ system: removable bowl, basket and cover (no tool needed). Easy cleaning.
• Large basket: more juice, less cleaning.

Santos Ice Crusher

• Heavy duty, high output, and silent commercial ice crusher.
• Makes both fine and coarse crushed ice in just one touch of a button.
• Simply and quickly makes 1.2kg (2.7 pounds) of crushed ice in 30 seconds.

• Ideal for cocktails, caipirinhas, mojitos, frozen margaritas or daiquiris and to serve food on a bed of ice.

• Electronic control unit with 2 operating systems (manual or automatic timer)

Yazicilar  L6DIV (Cut, mix and homonogize)

The quiet machine is powerful enough for the thickest mixtures and flexible so you control the speed for every application or during processing. The inverter inside allows maximum power and durability for years to come. AC motor with Inverter drive is the most advanced technology for reliable variable speed.

The long bowl shaft, the new silicon seal and the cover provides liquid proof operation and the highest liquid capacity in the industry

DIV models are equipped with variable speed function and promises increased flexibility and wide range of applications. It is good for pates, purees, sauces, pastes and mayonnaise. Being a member of the Hummusmaster® family, it is good for making the perfect creamy hummus.

Besser Diablo Vacuum Packing Machine (Table model)

Besser Hurricane Vacuum Packing Machine (Floor model double chamber)

Besser Vacuum produces and distributes a wide range of equipment for both professional and domestic use.  A complete range of practical performing and ergonomic packaging machines for a perfect vacuum in bags, containers and jars for liquids.  Machines are specifically designed for the professional catering industry and agro-industry.

Besser Cutlery polisher  This table model unit is very small, it dries, polishes and sanitizes 3000 pieces of cutlery per hour totally effortlessly and  saves a great many hours of manual labour.

Citrocasa- Revolution: Orange Juice Machine

• One litre of juice in 60 seconds
• Tiny Footprint 240mm wide by 400mm deep by 580mm high
• Second to none when it comes to operation and capacity.
• Can be integrated into any establishment
• Combines the highest capacity with ultimate fruit enjoyment.

Kronen Salad and Vegetable Slicer - Model KG-201

Sets new standards in technical quality and performance. We’ve put all our passion into creating a vegetable slicer which sets new standards. Top quality, durable and reliable. With an impressively large filling compartment for quick handling and high performance. With these models you can choose between single or variable speed settings (three different speeds) - depending on your individual requirements. Precision is our business and our engineers are justifiably proud of the excellent slicing performance achieved by our machines. Exact and clean slicing - the result of precision engineering and specially designed blades which are open at the sides.

Kronen EMA Stick Mixer - Emulsifier

When athletes, scientists, technicians are able to do something so much better than others, people say “they are playing in a different league” It is the same with the EMA stick blenders from Kronen

• EMA rotor / stator system:  Here, the sauce is sucked and forcibly crushed and emulsified very finely by the rotor and stator.
• Main switch and rotary switch for variable speed selection from 3 000 - 15 000 r.p.m. with such a speed there is no other commercial hand blender which rotates that fast.
• Foamy - Creamy - Uniformly
• Whether sauces, creams, soups, ice, desserts, emulsions, dressings, everything, yes, really everything can be worked visibly better by the EMA system. The bearings - These are vitally important for the quality.
• At Kronen, several stainless steel ball bearings are mounted in one single stick blender.

Blendtec Blenders

Hi Volume and Low Noise

The Conniosseur 825 is a workhorse built with longevity in mind. It’s powerful and durable enough to stand up to heavy daily use, making it perfect for high volume shops.

Mantle / Table Top Lidding Machine

The VS Range of table top lidding machines have been designed specifically for use with sealable food trays and suitable lidding films. These stainless steel machines feature adjustable temperature control, Teflon coated non stick sealing plate, twin roll film supports with guide rings and twin gas spring head lift.

The VS 300 model is equipped with a die plate custom made for the tray to be sealed, with additional die plates available upon request. The trays are sealed with either a peelable film or a sealable (welded) film.

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