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Africa’s battle against food waste: How interventions can save 30% of produce

Africa’s battle against food waste: How interventions can save 30% of produce

Astral Foods predicts profit as bird flu outbreak, power cuts subside

Astral Foods predicts profit as bird flu outbreak, power cuts subside

Cocoa prices hit highest in 12 years in New York

Agro-processing

Cocoa prices hit highest in 12 years in New York

Marcelo Teixeira 19 Jul 2023

FMCG

Nestle increases local sourcing in South Africa with new processing plant

Anait Miridzhanian 19 Jul 2023

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Supply Chain

Key to unemployment crisis lies in supply chain development

18 Jul 2023

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Agribusiness

W Cape agriculture infrastructure damage estimated at R1bn

14 Jul 2023

Launch of the Eastern Cape Cannabis & Hemp Training Academy in partnership with Hlomla Multi Services and supported by Training Force (Pty) Ltd and Funda Lula. Image source:

Agriculture

Cannabis and Hemp Training Academy launches in Eastern Cape

13 Jul 2023

High domestic food prices threaten vulnerable countries - FAO

Commodities & Fairtrade

High domestic food prices threaten vulnerable countries - FAO

11 Jul 2023

Hail to Heroes campaign shows goodness of fruit is more than skin deep

FMCG

Hail to Heroes campaign shows goodness of fruit is more than skin deep

6 Jul 2023

AgriKool founders Zamokuhle Twala and Palesa Motaung

Supply Chain

Agritech startup's deal with Shoprite bears fruit

29 Jun 2023

File photo: A street traders' fruit is displayed on a street in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 21 May 2017. Reuters/Rogan Ward

Agro-processing

SA citrus growers say EU pest rules putting squeeze on exports

Nelson Banya 28 Jun 2023

Two outbreaks of H7 bird flu in poultry reported

Agro-processing

Two outbreaks of H7 bird flu in poultry reported

Sybille de La Hamaide 27 Jun 2023

South Africa's reliance on rice imports

Agro-processing

South Africa's reliance on rice imports

Gilberto Biacuana 26 Jun 2023

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FMCG

Nestle ramps up Nigeria raw material sourcing as forex squeeze bites

Richa Naidu 26 Jun 2023

Woodlands Dairy commissions additional biomass boiler to further reduce emissions

Agro-processing

Woodlands Dairy commissions additional biomass boiler to further reduce emissions

15 Jun 2023

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Agro-processing

Hortgro Awards honours deciduous fruit industry champions

8 Jun 2023

Slump in global cashew demand pushes Ivory Coast industry to verge of collapse

Agro-processing

Slump in global cashew demand pushes Ivory Coast industry to verge of collapse

Ange Aboa and Alessandra Prentice 8 Jun 2023

Unilever pivots to African suppliers as forex pressure mounts

FMCG

Unilever pivots to African suppliers as forex pressure mounts

Seun Sanni 31 May 2023

South Africa's finest dairy products awarded at SA Dairy Championships 2023

FMCG

South Africa's finest dairy products awarded at SA Dairy Championships 2023

29 May 2023

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FMCG

Inflation slows slightly, but surging food prices still pinching SA wallets

24 May 2023

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Circular Economy & Waste Management

Unpacking additions to EPR Scheme; further proposed amendments

Lerato Molefi, Paula-Ann Novotny and Hassan Mahlawe 23 May 2023

Western Cape family business reaps rewards of "breakthrough" Checkers deal

FMCG

Western Cape family business reaps rewards of "breakthrough" Checkers deal

18 May 2023

KWV names John Loomes as new CEO

FMCG

KWV names John Loomes as new CEO

18 May 2023

Continent's best beers awarded at African Beer Cup

FMCG

Continent's best beers awarded at African Beer Cup

11 May 2023

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Agro-processing

SA's top butcheries honoured at 18th annual Cleaver Awards

11 May 2023

Kellogg buys key ingredient from conflict-ridden Sudan but sees no shortage now - CEO

FMCG

Kellogg buys key ingredient from conflict-ridden Sudan but sees no shortage now - CEO

Jessica DiNapoli 8 May 2023

Farmers get relief as diesel prices dip before summer crop harvest

Agro-processing

Farmers get relief as diesel prices dip before summer crop harvest

Paul Makube 4 May 2023

Avian influenza detected in WCape poultry farms

Agro-processing

Avian influenza detected in WCape poultry farms

2 May 2023

South African brandies shine on world stage

FMCG

South African brandies shine on world stage

25 Apr 2023

Brazil bird flu outbreak could place SA poultry under severe pressure

Food Security

Brazil bird flu outbreak could place SA poultry under severe pressure

Fred Hume 25 Apr 2023

Transforming African agriculture: Investing in solutions to maximise farm-level productivity

Agro-processing

Transforming African agriculture: Investing in solutions to maximise farm-level productivity

19 Apr 2023

Tongaat, Gledhow Mill defaults lead to R1bn loss for SA canegrowers as RV falls by 8%

Agro-processing

Tongaat, Gledhow Mill defaults lead to R1bn loss for SA canegrowers as RV falls by 8%

17 Apr 2023

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AgricultureW Cape agriculture infrastructure damage estimated at R1bn

14 Jul 2023

Launch of the Eastern Cape Cannabis & Hemp Training Academy in partnership with Hlomla Multi Services and supported by Training Force (Pty) Ltd and Funda Lula. Image source:

AgricultureCannabis and Hemp Training Academy launches in Eastern Cape

13 Jul 2023

High domestic food prices threaten vulnerable countries - FAO

AgricultureHigh domestic food prices threaten vulnerable countries - FAO

11 Jul 2023

Hail to Heroes campaign shows goodness of fruit is more than skin deep

RetailHail to Heroes campaign shows goodness of fruit is more than skin deep

6 Jul 2023

AgriKool founders Zamokuhle Twala and Palesa Motaung

RetailAgritech startup's deal with Shoprite bears fruit

29 Jun 2023

File photo: A street traders' fruit is displayed on a street in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 21 May 2017. Reuters/Rogan Ward

AgricultureSA citrus growers say EU pest rules putting squeeze on exports

Nelson Banya 28 Jun 2023

Two outbreaks of H7 bird flu in poultry reported

AgricultureTwo outbreaks of H7 bird flu in poultry reported

Sybille de La Hamaide 27 Jun 2023

South Africa's reliance on rice imports

AgricultureSouth Africa's reliance on rice imports

Gilberto Biacuana 26 Jun 2023

Source: Reuters.

RetailNestle ramps up Nigeria raw material sourcing as forex squeeze bites

Richa Naidu 26 Jun 2023

Woodlands Dairy commissions additional biomass boiler to further reduce emissions

AgricultureWoodlands Dairy commissions additional biomass boiler to further reduce emissions

15 Jun 2023

Source: PIRO4D via

AgricultureHortgro Awards honours deciduous fruit industry champions

8 Jun 2023

Slump in global cashew demand pushes Ivory Coast industry to verge of collapse

AgricultureSlump in global cashew demand pushes Ivory Coast industry to verge of collapse

Ange Aboa and Alessandra Prentice 8 Jun 2023

Unilever pivots to African suppliers as forex pressure mounts

RetailUnilever pivots to African suppliers as forex pressure mounts

Seun Sanni 31 May 2023

South Africa's finest dairy products awarded at SA Dairy Championships 2023

RetailSouth Africa's finest dairy products awarded at SA Dairy Championships 2023

29 May 2023

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RetailInflation slows slightly, but surging food prices still pinching SA wallets

24 May 2023

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ESG & SustainabilityUnpacking additions to EPR Scheme; further proposed amendments

Lerato Molefi, Paula-Ann Novotny and Hassan Mahlawe 23 May 2023

Western Cape family business reaps rewards of "breakthrough" Checkers deal

RetailWestern Cape family business reaps rewards of "breakthrough" Checkers deal

18 May 2023

KWV names John Loomes as new CEO

RetailKWV names John Loomes as new CEO

18 May 2023

Continent's best beers awarded at African Beer Cup

RetailContinent's best beers awarded at African Beer Cup

11 May 2023

Source:

AgricultureSA's top butcheries honoured at 18th annual Cleaver Awards

11 May 2023

Kellogg buys key ingredient from conflict-ridden Sudan but sees no shortage now - CEO

RetailKellogg buys key ingredient from conflict-ridden Sudan but sees no shortage now - CEO

Jessica DiNapoli 8 May 2023

Farmers get relief as diesel prices dip before summer crop harvest

AgricultureFarmers get relief as diesel prices dip before summer crop harvest

Paul Makube 4 May 2023

Avian influenza detected in WCape poultry farms

AgricultureAvian influenza detected in WCape poultry farms

2 May 2023

South African brandies shine on world stage

RetailSouth African brandies shine on world stage

25 Apr 2023

Brazil bird flu outbreak could place SA poultry under severe pressure

AgricultureBrazil bird flu outbreak could place SA poultry under severe pressure

Fred Hume 25 Apr 2023

Transforming African agriculture: Investing in solutions to maximise farm-level productivity

AgricultureTransforming African agriculture: Investing in solutions to maximise farm-level productivity

19 Apr 2023

Tongaat, Gledhow Mill defaults lead to R1bn loss for SA canegrowers as RV falls by 8%

AgricultureTongaat, Gledhow Mill defaults lead to R1bn loss for SA canegrowers as RV falls by 8%

17 Apr 2023

Lactalis invests R140m in new powder plant in the Western Cape

AgricultureLactalis invests R140m in new powder plant in the Western Cape

5 Apr 2023

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ESG & SustainabilityESG in agriculture - why it needs to work

Lerato Molefi & Dalit Anstey 3 Apr 2023

Western Cape agri unveils action plan for cannabis industry

AgricultureWestern Cape agri unveils action plan for cannabis industry

3 Apr 2023

SU bestows honorary doctorate on renowned agricultural economist

AgricultureSU bestows honorary doctorate on renowned agricultural economist

30 Mar 2023

Price hikes on basic food items 'unjustified' - Competition Commission

RetailPrice hikes on basic food items 'unjustified' - Competition Commission

29 Mar 2023

SA's maize harvest seen 2.65% higher this year

AgricultureSA's maize harvest seen 2.65% higher this year

Nelson Banya 29 Mar 2023

Diesel rebate policy 'too selective', ignores broader food industry value chain - Fasa

RetailDiesel rebate policy 'too selective', ignores broader food industry value chain - Fasa

28 Mar 2023

Commission launches Fresh Produce Market Inquiry

AgricultureCommission launches Fresh Produce Market Inquiry

27 Mar 2023

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RetailAn international battle over cheese has left European producers feeling bitter

Enrico Bonadio and Andrea Zappalaglio 24 Mar 2023

No respite for consumers as food inflation accelerates further in February 2023

AgricultureNo respite for consumers as food inflation accelerates further in February 2023

Paul Makube 23 Mar 2023

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Retail#WorldWaterDay: Tiger Brands invests R35m in water infrastructure to mitigate load shedding impact

22 Mar 2023

CBD isolate extraction technology developed in South Africa

RetailCBD isolate extraction technology developed in South Africa

22 Mar 2023

Russia sets grain deal conditions, Putin suggests free grain for Africa

AgricultureRussia sets grain deal conditions, Putin suggests free grain for Africa

Reuters 22 Mar 2023