Food & Beverage Manufacturing SETA – moves to ensure sustainability and employability
YOUTH unemployment remains a significant concern in South Africa, with over 7.5 million young people circumstantially displaced on the job market. Statistics like these...
Seminar showcases Europe’s food safety, quality standards and trade opportunities
THE EU and South Africa held a special two-day seminar on European agri-food products on 18-19 May 2022. The event focused on making the...
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
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Food security should be declared a national asset
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Afrox plants certified to FSSC 22000 Food Safety Management Standard
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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...
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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