03/11/2026
NEW LOCAL MAKER HIGHLIGHT | HOPE’S HARVEST LITTLE JARS OF GOODNESS 🍓
Ever wondered what freeze-dried fruit is, or who the maker is behind these beautiful jars of fruit that have found their way onto our Country Basket shelves?
Let’s introduce you:
🍈 Who is Hope’s Harvest?
Behind this beautifully packaged brand is Inge De Lange, a former HR professional whose family holiday at Montagu Springs inspired a move to Montagu in April ‘26.
And with a fresh start came a new entrpreneurial venture: creating delicious freeze-dried fruit.
👧🏻 And the name? A heartfelt tribute to her young daughter, Hope, who inspired the brand.
🍓 What exactly is freeze-dried fruit?
Freeze-drying (aka lyophilization) is a form of dehydration. The fruit is first frozen, then dried under pressure to remove its water content. The result is a wonderfully light, crisp fruit with the concentrated flavour intact.
No additives. No preservatives. Just fruit, naturally.
🫐 Why choose freeze-dried fruit?
It’s a delicious way to enjoy fruit in a different form and is one of the best ways to retain the activity of beneficial plant compounds, such as phytochemicals, and nutrients while preserving color, flavour, and structure
Enjoy it straight from the jar, add it to your breakfast, sprinkle it over yoghurt, or get creative with your baking and desserts.
CURRENT FREEZE-DRIED FRUITS IN STOCK:
Blueberry | Strawberry | Guava | Dragonfruit | Green Melon
🎁 And what about a Christmas (or end-of-year teacher appreciation) gift?
We think these jars are rather special. With their thoughtfully designed packaging and colourful fruit, Hope’s Harvest makes the perfect gift for anyone who appreciates something a little different — especially when it comes from a local maker.
Pop in at The Quarter, Long Street, Montagu, and discover the range.
