Karoo Pistachios began in the 1990s, when the hardy pistachio tree first took root in the sun-drenched soil of the Karoo, a land whose climate mirrors the Middle Eastern deserts where these trees naturally thrive. With scorching summers and icy winters, the Karoo offers the perfect extremes for cultivating pistachios of remarkable character. Our Desert Emerald, a pistachio unlike any other, thrives in the ancient, arid terrain of the Karoo. It’s a nut shaped by extremes, producing a richness of taste, striking colour, and remarkable size that simply can’t be found elsewhere. Grown in one of the world’s harshest yet most beautiful environments, our pistachios reflect the landscape itself, bold, pure, and full of artisanal excellence.