WELCOME TO ABAGOLD
Abagold produces abalone in close harmony with nature in South Africa. The pristine cool water of the Atlantic Ocean provides the necessary nutrients for the cultivation of the highest quality abalone. We export our canned and dried abalone all over the world and build lasting relationships with our customers.
COMPANY STRUCTURE
Nurturing Excellence in Abalone Farming
Abagold has an abalone hatchery, four grow-out farms and a state-of-the-art canning and processing facility. Furthermore, we value our employees and offer a support system to assist them in further education.
HATCHERY, GROW-OUT FARMS, PROCESSING, SUPPORT FUNCTIONS, TECHNICAL, MARKETING AND SALES.
All Abagold's Exceptional Abalone Products are
GMP and HACCP Certified for Quality Assurance
Abagold guarantees the highest quality South African abalone products, ensuring safety and freshness through our fully GMP and HACCP certified factory.
From the Finest Dried Abalone to Live Abalone and Custom Flexi-Packs
We are Committed to Excellence
Abagold provides South African abalone products of the highest quality. Our factory is fully GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), HACCP (Hazard analysis and Critical Control Points). This ensures you get safe and fresh abalone products from Abagold.
WORLD CLASS HATCHERY
Abagold produces large volumes of high quality spat
Thanks to thirty years of experience and recent expansion and improvements to our world class hatchery, Abagold now produces large volumes of quality spat to allow selection of the strongest animals. This selection process has been refined over the years and enables the business to provide excess spat and juvenile abalone to our ranching projects and to the industry for sale!
EXPLORE OUR HISTORY
The story of Abagold
1991
START OF COMPANY
The idea of Abagold is born in 1984, and first hatchery opened 1991.
1999
EXPORT TO THE EAST
The first 100kg of live farmed abalone is exported to the Far East.
2011
THIRD ABALONE FARM
Amaza, our third farm, is fully developed with a capacity of 7 500 baskets.
2013
ABAGOLD BREAKS RECORDS
Hatchery produces a record amount of 4.3 million spats and becomes self-sufficient.
quality benchmark for canned and dried abalone
Quality benchmark
Our canning and processing facility is a quality benchmark for canned and dried abalone from South Africa. The certification of FSSC 22 000 validates our commitment to quality at all times. Substantial development in the processing of the product as well as different sauces and brines further enhance the delectable flavours and “candy heart” that Abagold is known for.
In 2012 Abagold unveiled its alternative energy plans
Renewable Energy
In 2012 Abagold unveiled its alternative energy plans in partnership with Mean Sea Level (MSL), including a world first commercial Wave Energy Converter (WEC). MSL has already commissioned an in-house designed and developed 100kW capacity hydroelectric energy recovery turbine and is currently constructing the 1MW WEC, expected to come on line in 2016.
CAREERS
Abagold Might be Your Answer
If you are looking for an opportunity and career in Hermanus, Abagold might just be your answer. Abagold embraces innovative, committed and ambitious employees and is constantly focused on making our business world class Cultivation of abalone in South Africa.
Get in touch with our office to discuss your next abalone order.
Our helpful staff at Head Office in Hermanus are happy to introduce you to our wide range of abalone products for sale, and look forward to helping you select the best format and size of abalone for your individual needs – please contact us!
