Absa Agribusiness expands its horizons into Africa
Posted on 01. Jul, 2010 by admin in News-Food
The greatest long-term potential for global agricultural development lies in sub-Saharan Africa – and that is where Absa AgriBusiness is starting to focus. “The time to invest in agriculture in Africa is now. There is substantial political will across the continent, as well as in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), to develop the agricultural [...]
Eutectic plates freeze out dry ice
Posted on 17. Jun, 2010 by admin in News-Supply Chain
In an effort to assist SPAR KZN Distribution Centre reduce the consumable cost of using dry ice and avoid the problems associated with the product, Serco, in conjunction with a local eutectic plate manufacturer, has introduced the Eutectic Holding Plate system.
ISO/IDF standard ensures milk fat content quality for all tastes
Posted on 13. Jun, 2010 by admin in News-Food
Before adding that dollop of milk to our coffee or tea, filling up a cereal bowl, or reading the ingredients of any milk-based product, many will make a choice on the fat content of milk: skimmed, semi-skimmed or whole-fat?
FNB provides farmers with aggregate market price and volume information
Posted on 03. Jun, 2010 by admin in News-Food
First National Bank (FNB) Commercial Agriculture unveiled its latest online offering, FNB AgriCommodities, to farmers at The National Agricultural Maize Producers Organisation (NAMPO). FNB AgriCommodities is an electronic market information system that provides aggregate price and volume information for a variety of agricultural products sold at the country’s agricultural fresh produce markets.
Agri fund links eco-tourism to agri business
Posted on 03. Jun, 2010 by admin in News-Food
Agri Vie, the sub-Saharan private equity fund investing in food and agribusiness, has acquired a strategic minority stake stake in Asilia, the leading East African ecotourism group with upmarket lodges and camps in Tanzania and Zanzibar. Asilia marks Agri-Vie’s first foray into the eco-tourism sector, with previous investments made by the private equity fund being [...]
Combating heart disease through new food technology
Posted on 16. May, 2010 by admin in News-Food
One in three men in South Africa will have a heart condition before the age of 60, according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. This frightening statistic underlines the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle and finding alternatives to the fatty foods that so many people love. There are a number of alternatives to traditional [...]
Basan South Africa established
Posted on 24. Apr, 2010 by admin in News-Pharmaceutical
The Basan group, a leading distributor of cleanroom products and services in Europe and Asia, has agreed to establish Basan South Africa. Basan has more than 25 years of experience in the cleanroom consumables and garment manufacturing business and has a worldwide network of well-known suppliers.
Trimming the Fat: Food Advertising Goes on a Detox
Posted on 19. Apr, 2010 by admin in News-Food
The third draft of the South African food labeling regulations has recently been published, and everyone involved in the marketing and advertising of food products will soon be faced with a potential minefield of changes. The Labelling and Advertising of Foodstuffs Regulations were published on 1 March 2010, and are designed to protect consumers against [...]
FDA Issues Guidance on New Safety Rules for Shell Eggs
Posted on 16. Apr, 2010 by admin in News-Food
On April 13, 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration published guidance for small egg producers to help them comply with a 2009 federal egg safety regulation designed to prevent Salmonella Enteritidis in shell eggs during production, transportation, and storage.
Skills inflow for food & bev sectors
Posted on 14. Apr, 2010 by admin in Business-Industrial Relations, News-Food
More than 1 200 artisans are making their debut in the food and beverages manufacturing sector; the culmination of a four-year apprenticeship project spearheaded by the Food and Beverages Manufacturing Sector Education and Training Authority (FoodBev SETA).