The CCPA Group invests €3.5 million in its Janzé production site
On September 15, the CCPA Group officially launched the expansion work of its Janzé premix production site during an inaugural ceremony attended by its Board...
Category : FOOD PROCESSING
Why the EU’s Pesticide Rules Don’t Fit South Africa
Calls to ban certain pesticides in South Africa simply because they are banned in the European Union ignore the unique agricultural realities of the region....
Modernizing Post-Harvest Storage: Technologies That Slash Crop Losses in Rural Areas
For many smallholder farmers across Africa, a good harvest doesn’t always mean a good income. Without proper storage, grains and perishables can quickly spoil due...
Mardouw Reaffirms Position as South Africa’s Leading EVOO Producer
Mardouw Olive Estate has once again solidified its reputation as South Africa’s top Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) producer, winning an impressive array of domestic...
The Shape of Hunger Has Changed: South Africa’s Evolving Nutrition Crisis Demands a New Response
Malnutrition in South Africa no longer looks the way it used to. Gone are the only images of children who are too thin or visibly...
AI Tool Makes Africa’s “Invisible Enemy” Visible, Tackling Aflatoxin Risk in Maize
An innovative AI-powered early warning system is transforming how Africa addresses a silent but deadly threat to food security: aflatoxin contamination in maize. The Aflatoxin...
Quality Food, Not Empty Calories, is Key to Solving Food Insecurity
Food insecurity in South Africa continues to rise, despite the country being a net food exporter and achieving a bumper maize harvest this year. According...
First Cut Delivers Comprehensive Cutting, Welding, and Grinding Solutions for South Africa’s Evolving Agriculture Sector
South Africa’s agricultural landscape is transforming. From on-site meat processing and precision fabrication to equipment maintenance and infrastructure upkeep, modern farms are increasingly complex, self-reliant,...
How to Grow Tissue Culture Bananas for Profit
1. Buying Seedlings Start with tissue culture banana seedlings, which are high-quality, uniform, and free from common diseases. These seedlings give farmers better yields compared...
Record Flash Gala Harvest Marks Milestone for South African Apple Industry
The 2025 harvest season has set a historic benchmark for Flash Gala, with a record 1,478,454 cartons packed – the highest volume since the brand’s...