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Libstar's Denny pasta sauce
Libstar on track to report higher full-year revenue despite lower sales volumes
11th December 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed consumer packaged goods group Libstar has reported a 2.5% increase in revenue in the year to November 22, despite sales volumes having declined by 2.9%, compared with the same period of... 


Johannesburg planetarium relaunches as Wits Anglo American Digital Dome
Johannesburg planetarium relaunches as Wits Anglo American Digital Dome
4th December 2024

The University of the Witwatersrand, in partnership with diversified mining company Anglo American, have relaunched the old Johannesburg Planetarium as the Wits Anglo American Digital Dome, after... 


Inside a Tiger Brands factory
Food group Tiger Brands to sell King Korn sorghum, Ace maize operations
4th December 2024 By: Reuters

Food group Tiger Brands TBSJ.J expects to sell off more brands including Ace maize meal and King Korn sorghum, and is pursuing short- to medium-term volume growth of up to 3%, its CEO said after... 


dude pouring beer from a tap
Deadline for public comment on alcoholic beverages taxation discussion paper extended
3rd December 2024 By: Darren Parker

National Treasury has extended the deadline for public comments on its ‘Taxation of alcoholic beverages’ discussion paper. The paper was published for public comment on November 13, alongside two... 


The above image depicts a NBI Fractionation vessel
Manufacturer boosts vessel hygiene with CIP optimised equipment
29th November 2024 By: Lynne Davies

Stainless steel processing equipment manufacturer Anderson Engineering emphasises the importance of taking a holistic approach to system design, component selection and attention to detail during... 


The above image depicts the ISO tanks from Almar
Rentals boost flexibility, sustainability
29th November 2024 By: Lynne Davies

Renting International Organization for Standardization (ISO) tanks is becoming an increasingly popular option for bulk liquid storage and transport, as it provides a cost-effective, flexible... 


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South African food inflation falls again in October
27th November 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Food and non-alcoholic beverage (NAB) inflation (henceforth to be referred to just as food inflation) in South Africa fell again in October, the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) think... 


Wine rack
South Africa Wine opposes proposed increase in excise taxes
27th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Industry body South Africa Wine has denounced government’s proposed excise tax increases on wine, saying it could contribute to job losses and force producers out of the market. The proposed tax... 


PepsiCo's new potato chip production line
PepsiCo South Africa installs new R746m potato chip production line at Isando factory
25th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Food and beverage corporation PepsiCo South Africa has invested R746-million at its Isando factory to establish a new potato chip production line. The investment will create 100 new jobs and... 


Astral chicken farm
Astral swings to full-year profit, resumes dividend
18th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed integrated poultry producer Astral Foods has managed to swing from an operating loss of R621-million in the 2023 financial year to an operating profit of R1.1-billion for the financial... 


Astral CEO-designate Gary Arnold
Astral COO Arnold to succeed Schutte as CEO
14th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Poultry producer Astral Foods has appointed COO Gary Arnold to succeed Chris Schutte as CEO from February 1, 2025. Astral in August announced that Schutte planned to retire at the next AGM on... 


Tiger Brands driving efficiencies, growth in bakery portfolio
Tiger Brands driving efficiencies, growth in bakery portfolio
13th November 2024

Tiger Brands last month hosted a tour of its Albany Belville bakery in the Western Cape to discuss the group’s progress in a bakery restoration initiative it launched in March, as well as its... 


Bidcorp increases trading profit by 10% in low food inflation environment
12th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed foodservice group Bidcorp, in an update to capital markets on November 12, said it had increased its trading profit by 10% for the four months ended October 31, on the back of a low food... 


Tongaat workers in sugarcane field
RGS takes Tongaat, Vision to High Court over ‘unimplementable’ rescue plan
8th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Mozambican investment group RGS Holdings has submitted an urgent application in the Durban High Court to interdict and set aside the implementation of embattled sugar producer Tongaat Hulett’s... 


The above image depicts potatoes harvested from a yield
High-tech planter plants 1 500 acres
8th November 2024

A leading original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) in agricultural machinery innovation planted 1 500 acres of potatoes at Warden Hutterian Bretheren in Washington using its cutting-edge 12-row potato... 


Crates of Coca-Cola being loaded onto a truck
CCBA invests $50m in new bottling line in Namibia
5th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Beverages multinational Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has invested $50-million in a new bottling line in Namibia, which will produce 27 000 bottles an hour. The upgrade will increase the... 


S African government investigates spate of food-borne illnesses, encourages food safety practices
5th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

South Africa has recently experienced outbreaks of food-borne illnesses that have led to the tragic death of a number of children and numerous hospitalisations across Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Free... 


Sino Africa Gases co-founder Sibusiso Sibisi
Sino Africa Gases established in Newcastle
1st November 2024 By: Darren Parker

The new food-grade liquid CO2 manufacturing plant of Sino Africa Gases is now officially established. The plant, located in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, was funded by the National Empowerment Fund... 


Bühler tackles food security challenges in Africa
1st November 2024 By: Lynne Davies

With Africa's rapidly growing population, ensuring food security has become a critical mission for Bühler, a leading provider of engineering solutions. The company’s primary focus is on improving... 


The above image depicts Danone GM Hendrik Born
Summit highlights commitment to health
1st November 2024 By: Lynne Davies

France-headquartered multinational food products corporation Danone used its Danone Impact Summit 2024 – held last month – to reaffirm its commitment to health, through food, for as many people as... 


Tiger Brands factory
Tiger Brands considering urgent medical compensation to victims of listeriosis ahead of trial
31st October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed fast-moving consumer goods manufacturer Tiger Brands on October 30 issued a statement confirming that it is engaging with the law firm handling claims on behalf of victims of a... 


Astral Foods eyes annual profit after bird flu-triggered loss
30th October 2024 By: Reuters

South Africa's top poultry producer Astral Foods said on Wednesday it expects to post an annual profit this year, as it recovers from the previous year's rare loss caused by power cuts and the... 


South African food inflation again above CPI headline inflation during September
28th October 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) has highlighted that South African food and non-alcoholic beverage (NAB) inflation (hereafter to be called just food inflation, for short) in... 


sugar pile
Sugar industry calls for Godongwana to honour his commitment to reassess sugar tax
28th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

In an open letter, several sugar industry associations have called on Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to honour a commitment he made in his 2023 Budget, where he announced that consultations... 


Apple
Provincial govt says Cape Town port inefficiency dampening fruit exports, growth plans
25th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer has expressed concern about the slow progress being made at the Cape Town port in respect of a terminal... 


A chicken processing operation
Poultry industry again seeking to have VAT on certain chicken products abolished
24th October 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) announced on Thursday that it would submit an application that certain chicken products be zero-rated in terms of value added tax (VAT) – that is, that... 


Libstar spices
Libstar targets more partnerships globally with stand at SIAL
18th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Consumer packed goods manufacturer Libstar will this year showcase a variety of products from its Cecil Vinegar, Cape Foods, Cape Herb & Spice, Montagu Foods, Ambassador, Rialto and Amaro Foods... 


Wine
Local wine veteran Van der Merwe appointed as president of intl body
18th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

South Africa Wine Industry Information and Systems executive manager Yvonne van der Merwe has been appointed as the first woman president of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV).... 


Albany white bread in the baking process
Tiger Brands continues driving growth across bakery portfolio
18th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As fast-moving consumer goods manufacturer Tiger Brands continues to advance a bakery restoration initiative it launched in March this year, the company has identified the Western Cape as a key... 


Glasses of wine
South African wine producers optimistic about 2025 harvest
15th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Nonprofit organisation South Africa Wine says wine producers in the country are optimistic about the 2025 harvest, as most wine regions have experienced above-average winter rainfall, with improved... 


DC Foods frozen fruit ice cream
DC Foods grows on back of Agoa-enabled US market access
10th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As South Africa awaits a decision on the renewal or expiry of its participation under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) – a preferential trade agreement between select African countries... 


Shopping bag with veg and fruit
Steenhuisen vows more targeted approach to resolving food security challenge
10th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

About 20-million South Africans, or 63% of households, are food insecure, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen revealed at the unveiling of the results of the National Food and Nutrition Security... 


Meat in a fridge
AMIE bemoans costly inefficiencies for meat import permits following BMA changes
9th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Association of Meat Importers and Exporters (AMIE) has raised concern about the significant delays in the issuance of meat import removal permits, stating that the process used to take two days... 


A customer shopping for groceries
South African antitrust body faults grocers over high food costs
8th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

South African food producers and retailers have been slow to pass on the effects of declining cost pressures to cash-strapped consumers, an issue that may warrant further investigation, the... 


Sugarcane fields
Sugarcane farmers appeal for sugar tax repeal or moratorium on increases until 2030
2nd October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Two South African sugarcane farming associations, the South African Cane Growers Association (SA Canegrowers) and the South African Farmers Development Association (Safda), have said they are... 


eggs
First Egg Master Plan project hatched in Gauteng West Rand
27th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

Gauteng Agriculture and Rural Development MEC Vuyiswa Ramokgopa has launched the first Egg Master Plan project, the Shumbaset egg packing station, in the Gauteng West Rand. The project will involve... 


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