As contributors to South Africa’s beer value chain, small retail businesses across South Africa play an important role for the local economy, enabling job creation, supporting township and rural... 

South African food inflation accelerated again in June, in both year-on-year and month-on-month terms, the Bureau for Food and Agricultural (BFAP) think tank has highlighted in its latest “Food... 

The looming global food crisis is not hypothetical but a reality that needs to be urgently addressed, B20 Sustainable Food Systems and Agriculture Task Force chairperson Debra Mallowah has said.... 

Beverage manufacturer Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has unveiled a new bottling line at its plant in Midrand, which is capable of bottling 72 000 units an hour. The R365-million high-speed,... 

PepsiCo South Africa on July 18 hosted a tour of its Sasko Shakaskraal bakery, in KwaZulu-Natal, showcasing one of the country’s most important food production hubs and the company’s efforts to... 

According to the Bureau of Market Research’s (BMR’s) 'Macroeconomic and retail trade sales forecast for South Africa 2025' report, retailers that are agile, responsive and informed by robust market... 

Vision Investments subsidiary Vision Sugar South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to the acquisition of embattled sugar producer Tongaat Hulett despite various litigation efforts having been... 

Industry organisation the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) hopes to see urgent and shared concern about facilitating agricultural growth during the Budget Vote address by... 

As South Africa grapples with mounting water insecurity, industries are under growing pressure to use water more efficiently. One sector that has made significant strides is the bottled water... 

Water security continues to emerge as a critical concern for both municipalities and industries, as countries across Southern Africa face persistent water outages, supply disruptions and... 

Tongaat Hulett has confirmed that its three South African mills –­ Maidstone, Amatikulu and Felixton – have ranked as the top three nationally for sugar recovery in the current sugar milling season... 

The Gcwalisa, or refill in isiZulu, pilot project in the township of Alexandra, Johannesburg, has shown how quality, recyclable packaging such as polypropylene (PP) jars and polyethylene... 

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued compliance notices to 45 noncompliant suppliers of goods across South Africa after uncovering numerous contraventions of the Consumer Protection... 

JSE-listed fastmoving goods manufacturer Tiger Brands has been investing in its farming value chain to get closer to the source where products are cultivated and increase localisation of its... 

Amid a growing illicit alcohol trade in South Africa, now worth about R25.1-billion, the Drinks Federation of South Africa (DF-SA) has called for urgent national cooperation to address the scale,... 

Year-on-year food and non-alcoholic beverage (NAB) inflation (hereafter to be referred to simply as food inflation) accelerated in May, for the second consecutive month, the Bureau for Food and... 

The South African poultry industry has asked the government to withdraw the concession granted to US authorities to determine for themselves which US states can export poultry to South Africa, says... 

The Association of Meat Importers and Exporters (AMIE) has partnered with business support organisation Tushiya Xchange to invest in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the meat import... 

The Association of Meat Importers and Exporters (AMIE) and the South African Meat Processors Association (Sampa) have both welcomed government’s partial lifting of the ban on poultry and poultry... 

JSE-listed fast-moving consumer goods manufacturer Tiger Brands has, over the past few years, been investing in its farming value chain to get closer to the source where products are cultivated and... 

The representative body for the local wine sector, South Africa Wine, has announced that it has been awarded a Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry Innovation Award. This award comes just two... 

The National Consumer Tribunal has confirmed a settlement agreement entered into between the National Consumer Commission (NCC) and a peanut butter manufacturer, which has agreed to pay an... 

As part of its focus on innovation, safety and sustainability, food and beverage corporation PepsiCo South Africa’s Isando factory, in Gauteng, boasts an on-site anaerobic digestor that converts... 

Excessively high beer taxation levels are driving consumers to support the illicit alcohol industry, a situation that needs to be rectified by lowering beer excise taxes as soon as possible, Beer... 

Food inflation in April accelerated sharply, reflecting a weaker rand, tight supply in several sectors as a result of poor rainfall in 2024, abundant rain in recent months and high feed costs that... 

Exhibiting its latest technological advancements in the refrigeration sector at this year’s FRIGAIR exhibition – to be held at the Gallagher Convention Centre from June 4 to 6 – South African... 

Global integrated logistics company Maersk invited existing and potential customers in South Africa to visit its Belcon Logistics Park, in Cape Town, for a preview of the upcoming cold store... 

JSE-listed Sea Harvest expects to report higher year-on-year earnings per share (EPS) and headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the six months to June 30, on the back of improved catch rates,... 

JSE-listed fast-moving consumer goods producer Tiger Brands has declared a 19% higher interim dividend of R4.15 apiece for the six months ended March 31. It also declared an additional special... 

In a market update on its global trading environment in the year-to-date, JSE-listed foodservice group Bidcorp reports a trading profit growth of 10% year-on-year so far, supported by an almost... 

After experiencing improved trade conditions, JSE-listed poultry producer Quantum Foods reported an operating profit increase of 234% year-on-year to R205-million for the six months ended March 31.... 

Leading heavy lifting solutions provider Sarens continues its involvement in the Zambian Fertiliser Project – which aims to further develop the Zambian agricultural industry – by contributing its... 

Industry body SA Canegrowers says it welcomes the decision by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana not to enact any further increases in the Health Promotion Levy – or sugar tax – in his latest... 

South African poultry producers have the capacity to make up for the loss of Brazilian chicken meat imports owing to an outbreak of avian influenza, or bird flu, in that country, says South African... 

The Association of Meat Importers and Exporters (AMIE) has called for a considered and collaborative approach from the South African government following the recent outbreak of Avian Influenza... 

JSE-listed poultry producer Astral Foods has reported a 51% decrease in its profit before interest and tax to R271-million for the six months ended March 31, owing to margin pressure in its Poultry... 

Branded food services franchisor Famous Brands has achieved a 14.2% increase in its total dividend to R3.45 for the financial year ended February 28. This compares with a dividend of R3.02... 

JSE-listed fastmoving consumer goods producer Tiger Brands has entered into a sale agreement for the disposal of its deciduous fruit business Langeberg & Ashton Foods (LAF). The acquiring party...