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Source: Paul Makube is the senior agricultural economist at FNB Commercial.

Agribusiness

Food prices maintain stability as South Africa sees steep inflation decline

Paul Makube 17 hours

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

Agriculture

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

31 Oct 2024

Food inflation steady at 40.1% in September, but monthly pressures persist

Agribusiness

Food inflation steady at 40.1% in September, but monthly pressures persist

Paul Makube 29 Oct 2024

Janelle Simons is one of ten small-scale farmers who grows vegetables on a piece of municipal land in Oranjeville, Citrusdal. For the past two winters, they have not been able to grow and sell their crop because their gardens were flooded. Photos: Ashraf Hendricks

Agriculture

Citrusdal farmers devastated by two years of floods

8 Oct 2024

Food inflation ends 8-month decline, rising 4.1% year-on-year in August

Agribusiness

Food inflation ends 8-month decline, rising 4.1% year-on-year in August

Paul Makube 19 Sep 2024

Design & Manufacturing

#WomensMonth: Jana Leonard, founder of Baskiti, a luxury woven decor brand

Evan-Lee Courie 8 Aug 2024

Water restrictions in Sandveld could make potatoes unaffordable

Agro-processing

Water restrictions in Sandveld could make potatoes unaffordable

31 Jul 2024

Mass potato donation provides staple for over 5 million meals countrywide

Food, Water & Energy Security

Mass potato donation provides staple for over 5 million meals countrywide

Issued by FoodForward SA 21 Jun 2024

FMCG

Bull Brand launches 3 new ready-to-eat mince products

18 Jun 2024

Healthy-eating guidelines for the winter

Nutrition

Healthy-eating guidelines for the winter

Issued by Association for Dietetics in South Africa 31 May 2024

Economy

SA April inflation dips to 5.2%

24 May 2024

Image source: Kampus Production from

Agribusiness

Food inflation decelerates to a 25-month low

Paul Makube 22 Mar 2024

How healthy are the taxpayers of South Africa?

Research

How healthy are the taxpayers of South Africa?

Issued by BrandMapp 13 Mar 2024

Growing a sustainable paradise: Salt of Palmar's herb garden blooms with local flavour

Travel

Growing a sustainable paradise: Salt of Palmar's herb garden blooms with local flavour

Debbie Hathway 20 Dec 2023

Overyssel Boerdery to harvest renewable energy in multi-million rand PPA with Yellow Door Energy

Sustainable Farming

Overyssel Boerdery to harvest renewable energy in multi-million rand PPA with Yellow Door Energy

Issued by Yellow Door Energy 19 Dec 2023

Food inflation accelerates as fruit and vegetable costs jump in October

Commodities & Fairtrade

Food inflation accelerates as fruit and vegetable costs jump in October

Paul Makube 28 Nov 2023

Vital role of nutrition in the TB recovery journey

Nutrition

Vital role of nutrition in the TB recovery journey

Issued by Association for Dietetics in South Africa 14 Nov 2023

Rural women shed light on food insecurity

Food Security

Rural women shed light on food insecurity

Liezl Human 1 Nov 2023

AfDB supports Tanzania's horticultural sector with $2.5m grant

Horticulture

AfDB supports Tanzania's horticultural sector with $2.5m grant

24 Oct 2023

Latest technologies for the growing food and beverage industry showcased at Propak Cape 2023

Food & bev. services

Latest technologies for the growing food and beverage industry showcased at Propak Cape 2023

Issued by Propak Cape 2026 20 Oct 2023

Simba's new Steakhouse Beef flavoured chips: An ode to Mzansi's vibrant braai culture

FMCG

Simba's new Steakhouse Beef flavoured chips: An ode to Mzansi's vibrant braai culture

Issued by MSports Marketing 21 Sep 2023

Competition Comission approves the Crookes Bothers fruit operations sale. Source: Crookes Brothers

Agriculture

Compcom approves Witzenberg acquisition of Crookes Brothers fruit operations

4 Sep 2023

Medshield: Understanding vitamins and minerals as we grow older

Nutrition

Medshield: Understanding vitamins and minerals as we grow older

Issued by Stone 30 Aug 2023

3 vital minerals found to enhance potato growth

Agro-processing

3 vital minerals found to enhance potato growth

18 Aug 2023

Medshield: What is hyperthyroidism and how is it treated?

Noncommunicable diseases

Medshield: What is hyperthyroidism and how is it treated?

Issued by Stone 7 Aug 2023

FMCG

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

24 May 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

WCape, Potatoes SA sign MoU to expand potato industry opportunities

Agriculture

WCape, Potatoes SA sign MoU to expand potato industry opportunities

13 Apr 2023

Commission launches Fresh Produce Market Inquiry

Agro-processing

Commission launches Fresh Produce Market Inquiry

27 Mar 2023

Healthcare

Here's the skinny - Cape Town is our slimmest city, Bloem the couch potatoes, according to Discovery

9 Mar 2023

Solynta, PepsiCo join forces to empower Ethiopian potato farmers

Agro-processing

Solynta, PepsiCo join forces to empower Ethiopian potato farmers

2 Mar 2023

Image source: Mark Stebnicki from

Competition Law

10 things you should know about the Fresh Produce Market Inquiry

Dominique Arteiro 20 Feb 2023

Morocco bans some vegetable exports to West Africa amid rising prices

Agriculture

Morocco bans some vegetable exports to West Africa amid rising prices

Ahmed Eljechtimi 10 Feb 2023

Cost of living crisis: The poor have been priced out

Food, Water & Energy Security

Cost of living crisis: The poor have been priced out

Andy Du Plessis, Issued by FoodForward SA 3 Feb 2023

How science and innovation can strengthen global food systems

Research & Development

How science and innovation can strengthen global food systems

2 Feb 2023

Anti-dumping tariffs lapse on French fry imports

Import/Export

Anti-dumping tariffs lapse on French fry imports

1 Feb 2023

Dine with City Lodge Hotels this festive season!

Food & Wine

Dine with City Lodge Hotels this festive season!

Issued by City Lodge Hotel 30 Nov 2022

Busting the diabetes food myths

Nutrition

Busting the diabetes food myths

Issued by Association for Dietetics in South Africa 2 Nov 2022

PepsiCo to invest $40m to expand business in Ethiopia

FMCG

PepsiCo to invest $40m to expand business in Ethiopia

1 Nov 2022

Source: Supplied.

Banking

African Development Bank extends €121m food-production loan to Senegal to cushion impacts of war in Ukraine

11 Jul 2022

Healthy eating as the costs of living rise

Healthcare

Healthy eating as the costs of living rise

Issued by Association for Dietetics in South Africa 4 Jul 2022

Image supplied: The Capital Hotel and Apartments

Travel

How do you escape while working?

Emily Stander 28 Jun 2022

Potatoes SA leads roundtable on state of fresh produce markets

Agro-processing

Potatoes SA leads roundtable on state of fresh produce markets

24 Jun 2022

Image supplied: Manuela Dias de Deus

Behind the Selfie

#BehindtheSelfie: Manuela Dias de Deus, owner of One-Eyed Jack marketing

Emily Stander 22 Jun 2022

Source: Supplied

Research

Basic food costs at SA's big retailers compared

2 Jun 2022

Courtyard Hotel Waterfall City launches high tea, expands F&B offering

Hospitality

Courtyard Hotel Waterfall City launches high tea, expands F&B offering

Issued by City Lodge Hotel 30 May 2022

Water-use rights: Why government needs to heighten awareness among land reform beneficiaries

Land Policy, Reform & Restitution

Water-use rights: Why government needs to heighten awareness among land reform beneficiaries

29 Mar 2022

Diale Tilo, executive director, Kgodiso Development Fund. Source: Supplied

ESG

PepsiCo launches R600m fund to build sustainable, equitable food system in SA

17 Mar 2022

Sport

Prep and recovery tips for the Cape Town Cycle Tour

Sunette van der Merwe 7 Mar 2022