African Origins Farming (Pty) Ltd

About Us
Founded in 2017, African Origins Farming (Pty) Ltd (AOF) is a South African producer and exporter of premium Kalahari Melon Seed Oil (Citrullus lanatus). From our base at Latham West Farm in Setlagole, Northwest Province, we sustainably cultivate indigenous Kalahari melons and process their seeds into pure, cold-pressed oils for the cosmetics, skincare, and personal care industries worldwide.

Our Products

Organic Kalahari Melon Seed Oil (Ecocert SA certified, EU 2018/848)

Conventional Kalahari Melon Seed Oil

Kalahari Melon Seed Cake (by-product used for animal feed)

Why Partner With Us

✅ Unique Composition – ~70% Linoleic Acid (Omega-6) and exceptionally high Vitamin E (>2,700 mg/kg) for antioxidant protection, stability, and anti-aging benefits.

✅ Traceability & COAs – Every batch comes with independent third-party Certificates of Analysis for quality and compliance assurance.

✅ Certified & Compliant – Organic certification (Ecocert SA, EU 2018/848), BioTrade permit, and EUR.1 certificates for reduced EU import duties.

✅ Sustainable & Ethical – Indigenous crop, drought-resistant, cultivated without irrigation, fertilizers, or pesticides. Produced under a BioTrade agreement with the San Council, ensuring fair benefit-sharing and supporting rural employment and women empowerment.

✅ Global Exporter – Supplying Europe, the UK, the USA, and Asia since 2018.

Our Mission
To deliver high-performing, natural, and traceable ingredients that meet the growing demand for sustainable and ethical sourcing in the global beauty and personal care industry — while supporting climate-smart agriculture and rural communities in South Africa.

Contact Us
📧 [email protected]
📞 +27 82 440 5358 / +27 83 352 0246
🌍 www.africanoriginaloil.com