We operate a fully integrated aquaculture model.
Our operations
From hatchery and grow-out farms to a state-of-the-art processing facility, our farms and processes are designed to protect the health and quality of every abalone we raise.
We uphold rigorous standards in water quality, animal care, biosecurity and food safety to ensure a reliable, year-round supply. Full traceability at every stage allows buyers to trust the origin, health and handling of each abalone.
Hatchery
Using premium wild-selected broodstock, fertilised eggs are reared through larval, nursery and spat stages, with excess production allowing only the strongest animals to be selected. This careful early-stage selection ensures the quality Abagold is known for.
Grow out farms
Abalone is farmed across four sites: Sea View, Amaza (waves), Bergsig (mountain view) and Sulamanzi (clean water). Together, the farms span 13 hectares and include 4,000 land-based tanks supplied with over 10,000 tons of seawater per hour.
Animals progress through these farms as they grow, receiving expert care at each stage.
Technical
Abagold’s technical team ensures the uninterrupted delivery of bulk services across all production units, the processing facility and the head office.
Support functions
Our head office supports 240 employees across finance, training and human resources. Adult Based Education and Training (ABET) programmes, NOSA-accredited safety training and an on-site clinic ensure ongoing skills development, safety and wellbeing.
Marketing and sales
Abagold focuses on building and managing its premium brand, positioning its products at the top end of both international and domestic seafood markets.