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UASA to embark on protected strike in sugar industry
Updated 6 hours ago By: Schalk Burger

Labour union UASA says its members in the sugar industry will embark on a protected strike scheduled to start on August 15 in KwaZulu-Natal. UASA's wage negotiations on behalf of its members in the... 


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Event to showcase producer’s range
14th August 2026

The 2026 edition of the yearly Powtech Technopharm expo, which takes place in Nuremberg, Germany from September 29 to October 1, will be used as a platform by process, packaging and materials... 


Frozen chicken pieces
Rainbow Chicken to report significant earnings increase on the back of stronger demand
13th August 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed poultry products company Rainbow Chicken expects its earnings per share (EPS) for its financial year ended June 28 to be between 122% and 142% higher year-on-year at between 141.87c and... 


Rhodes canned fruit
Industry bodies implore Premier to engage, honour existing contracts before closing Tulbagh cannery
11th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With food producer Premier Group having announced plans to close its R1-billion Fruit Products Western Cape canning facility, in Tulbagh, and retrench the facility's employees, industry bodies Agri... 


A combine harvester being used in a Russian wheat field
Decades of farm gains, inventories strengthen food system against 'super' El Nino
11th August 2026 By: Reuters

Near-record inventories, technological advances and the rise of key exporters such as Brazil and Russia have made the global food system more resilient to this year's "super" El Nino than similar... 


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World food prices hit 3-year high in July as weather and war weigh, FAO says
7th August 2026 By: Reuters

World food prices rose in July to their highest in more than three years as adverse weather and war escalation in the Gulf and Black Sea supported crop markets, the United Nations' Food and... 


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Small-scale spray dryers improve research, development and production
7th August 2026

A new generation of small-scale spray dryers has been launched by industrial equipment and solutions provider ANDRITZ. The ANDRITZ Dedert small-scale spray dryer range is designed to help customers... 


Domestic food producer signs contract for LNG from Virginia project, ASPI says
6th August 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Nasdaq- and JSE-listed advanced materials company ASP Isotopes (ASPI) says oil and gas producer Tetra4 has entered into a contract for the sale of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to be produced at the... 


South African food inflation continued to decline in June 
31st July 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African food and non-alcoholic beverage (NAB) inflation continued to decelerate in June, in year-on-year (y-o-y) terms, the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy has highlighted. Statistics... 


Standard Bank Enterprise Banking for Africa Regions and Offshore executive head Joret Olivier
Franchising is helping to formalise informal economies, but support needed – Standard Bank
28th July 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Franchising plays a role in formalising informal economies, enabling job creation and unlocking access to capital for entrepreneurs and represents a significant opportunity to unlock inclusive... 


All Gold Jam
Tiger Brands unveils R200m upgrade at Paarl condiments megasite
28th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Fast-moving consumer goods manufacturer Tiger Brands on July 27 unveiled its upgraded jam, vinegar and chutney production site in Paarl, in the Western Cape. Having invested R200-million on new... 


Sugarcane
Surging imports threaten local sugar producers’ survival – SA Canegrowers
27th July 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Industry organisation SA Canegrowers is urgently calling on Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau to intervene and finalise the update to the sugar import tariff mechanism to reflect... 


Itac recommends increased customs duty on imported peanut butter
27th July 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has recommended an increase in the customs duty on imported peanut butter. This followed an investigation triggered by an... 


Ceres Fruit Growers' packing facility in Ceres
Ceres Fruit Growers kits out apple packhouse with automation, spacing upgrades
15th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Apple and pear packhouse Ceres Fruit Growers has completed major infrastructure and technology upgrades to increase throughput capability at its packaging facility in Ceres. Ceres Fruit Growers... 


Itac recommends maintaining 10% import duty on frozen mixed vegetables
13th July 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has recommended maintaining a 10% ad valorem import duty for frozen mixed vegetables. Itac's investigation found that global... 


Harvested lemons
Unusual lemon season with larger crop sizes, earlier timing coming to a close – CGA
13th July 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has reported a strong lemon season for this year, marked by the larger size of the crop and the earlier timing of the... 


An image of stainless steel fasteners and bolts from BMG
Stainless options enhance safety
10th July 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Food and beverage manufacturing plants should use stainless steel fasteners for highly specialised and safety-critical applications, says industrial equipment supplier BMG. The company offers a... 


An image of Cliffton Bridge
Growing demand for support, energy-efficient drive solutions in KZN
3rd July 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The need to improve industrial resilience for businesses across KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has resulted in an uptick in demand for technical support, strong stock holding and energy-efficient drive... 


Oranges
Tiger Brands procures 100% of orange requirement locally
1st July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Fast-moving consumer goods producer Tiger Brands has successfully secured 100% of the oranges required to produce its iconic Oros beverage products from South African growers for a second... 


South African food inflation continued to decelerate in May
25th June 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African year-on-year (y-o-y) food and non-alcoholic beverage (NAB) inflation declined again in May, the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) has highlighted. It was 1.9% during that... 


Stacks of boxes with good
Supply chain visibility key to integration
19th June 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

The integration of African supply chains will require greater traceability, visibility and transparency across industries as markets become more liberalised under regional trade initiatives,... 


Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau
Tau, parliamentary committee welcome Tongaat agreement, liquidation withdrawal
18th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has welcomed the withdrawal of the liquidation proceedings of sugar milling company Tongaat Hulett and praises stakeholders who worked to secure a... 


IDC to become Vision shareholder as agreement reached to rescue Tongaat
17th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The business rescue practitioners (BRPs) of Tongaat Hulett have reached an agreement with the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC) and the Vision Group of companies to preserve... 


SOLAR POWER
Tiger Brands’ Culinary manufacturing site in Boksburg
Tiger Brands advances to 2030 renewables target, with solar at seven manufacturing sites
9th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed food and fast-moving consumer goods company Tiger Brands says solar power is operational at seven of its manufacturing sites across South Africa, which is helping to reduce the company's... 


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Boiler upgrades maximise efficiency at fishmeal plant
5th June 2026 By: Keabetswe Shilakwe

Global fishing company Oceana Group has completed a boiler upgrade at its Laaiplek fishmeal plant, in the Western Cape, replacing end-of-life equipment with modern systems designed to increase... 


A box of oranges
Citrus exports from flooded areas to be at least 5% lower – CGA
4th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Initial assessments of flood-impacted citrus-growing areas indicate that the recent severe weather will cause a decrease of at least 5% in expected export estimates from flood-damaged areas, says... 


Parliamentary Committee warns on Tongaat; proposes enabling biofuels framework
3rd June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa's Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition has warned that the future of Tongaat Hulett remains a major threat to the sugar industry’s recovery, and that... 


Khayelitsha Cookies reach UK shelves, skies
29th May 2026 By: Irma Venter

Cape Town-based artisanal biscuit producer Khayelitsha Cookies has secured more than R1.4-million in deals from two UKbacked companies. One agreement will see its products served onboard British... 


Kgodiso fund to grow presence as innovative farmer funding, support model boosts sector
25th May 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Agriculture and farmer development fund the Kgodiso Development Fund (KDF), which was established by food and beverage multinational PepsiCo in 2022 as a condition of its acquisition of Pioneer... 


Astral breeder chicken
Astral boasts markable growth in interim profit margins
18th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Integrated poultry producer Astral has reported a significant increase in its interim group operating profit to R1.2-billion underpinned by improved margins in the Poultry division, as well as... 


Sugarcane milling season off to positive start, despite continuing pressure on industry – SA Canegrowers
18th May 2026 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa’s 2026/27 sugarcane milling season has started strongly, with early deliveries tracking ahead of previous years, says industry organisation South African Canegrowers' Association (SA... 


Delay in wheat tariff response to changing global trade placing local grain producers under pressure
15th May 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Agriculture industry organisation Grain SA says South Africa’s slow response to rapidly changing global trade conditions is placing local grain producers under growing financial pressure. The... 


Geopolitics, energy prices, climate risks reshaping agriculture outlook – Coface
12th May 2026 By: Schalk Burger

A convergence of geopolitical tensions, higher energy prices and climate risks is reshaping the outlook for agricultural producers, exporters and agribusinesses, thereby creating conditions that... 


Wine barrels
2026 is a very good year for South African wines, industry body says
11th May 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Nonprofit organisation South Africa Wine, which is the representative body for the industry, reports that the national grape harvest for this year is estimated at 1.37-million tons, which is... 


Estimates for late mandarin exports are stable – CGA
4th May 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) says its late mandarin export estimate for the 2026 season confirms that there is stability in production, although... 


Utilities, fuel prices impact more on households than food inflation – BFAP
30th April 2026 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned Eskom’s 8.76% hike in electricity tariffs for the 2026/27 financial year, combined with higher fuel prices, are compromising the food security of South African households by eroding... 


A row of wine glasses
Wine industry welcomes zero-tariff access to China market
30th April 2026 By: Schalk Burger

South African wine industry organisations South Africa Wine and Wines of South Africa (WoSA) have welcomed the zero-tariff regime on South African wine exports to China, which is expected to come... 


Tribunal approves Fairfield Dairy’s acquisition of Ladismith Cheese
30th April 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The Competition Tribunal has approved, with conditions, the merger in which Fairfield Dairy will acquire the entire issued share capital of Ladismith Cheese, after which it will be solely... 


Khayelitsha Cookies to be served on British Airways flights, sold in the UK
Khayelitsha Cookies to be served on British Airways flights, sold in the UK
29th April 2026 By: Irma Venter

Cape Town-based artisanal biscuit producer Khayelitsha Cookies has secured more than R1.4-million in deals from two UK‑backed companies. One agreement will see its products served onboard British... 


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