Cold storage infrastructure and refrigeration tech are key for growth in SA food production
South Africa’s food production and export industries are experiencing encouraging growth injections from the increase in demand for high value and diversified produce such...
500% increases in freight costs at congested ports weigh on food prices
Ongoing congestion and backlogs at South Africa’s ports are further fuelling meteoric food prices, driving increases of up to 500% in transport and logistics...
Closure of Tiger Brands’ Langeberg and Ashton canning fruit factory spells disaster
Agri SA is deeply concerned about the recent commencement of a consultation period after Tiger Brands gave notice of its intention to close down its canning...
Afrox plants certified to FSSC 22000 Food Safety Management Standard
Pieter Moolman, Afrox product manager for Packaged Special Gases, discusses the success of a two-year project to certify the Western Cape and Gauteng gas...
Food security should be declared a national asset
THE export of agricultural products such as wine, maize and citrus is one of the few resources that still contributes positively to growth in...
Afrox plants certified to FSSC 22000 Food Safety Management Standard
In further support of its high-purity range of food-grade gases for use in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), accelerated ripening, fast chilling/freezing and other food...
Steers and Debonairs owner is betting big on a new plant-based restaurant chain in...
Restaurant Group Famous Brands has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Lexi’s Healthy Eatery.
Lexi’s is a casual dining restaurant brand, offering a...
Tiger Brands invests in South African plant-based food company
Tiger Brands’ Venture Capital Fund has made its first investment in Herbivore Earthfoods, a Cape Town-based business specialising in manufacturing and selling plant-based and...
New cassette seal extends wheel end life
WITH a new design of its MUD11 cassette seal for wheel ends, SKF has improved the seal performance by reducing both friction and dirt...
Calibration device for accurate temperature measurement
COMTEST is offering the Fluke 9190A Ultra-Cool Field Metrology Well, a small, lightweight, and accurate dry-block calibrator with best-in-class stability.
The 9190A is ideal for...
Food, Dairy Processing & Manufacturing News
Food and dairy processing & manufacturing news on Cape Business News (CBN) covers industry advancements, safety standards, and market trends that impact South Africa’s food production sector. CBN provides insights into innovative processing technologies, packaging solutions, and regulatory updates that ensure quality and compliance. This sector’s news helps food and dairy manufacturers optimize production while adhering to industry standards for safety, sustainability, and consumer demand.
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