Wine industry set to take off again this summer
By Sue Segar
THE wine tourism industry contributed R7,2 billion to South Africa’s GDP, employed between 8 400 and 10 200 people directly on farms, depending on the season, and supported 36 000 job...
Easy-to-use maintenance tool offers generous energy savings for plants and helps reduce carbon footprint
Energy efficiency, Energy management
Businesses worldwide face the dual challenge of rising fuel costs and environmental energy taxes; there has never been a more critical time to focus time and...
Egg shortage is “not a crisis”
By Sue Segar
THE shortage of eggs in South Africa due to the avian flu outbreak is expected to carry on until December, while the impact of chicken meat shortages resulting from...
AES places energy efficiency at the top of the menu in the food and...
South Africa’s food and beverage sector plays an important role in maintaining food security. Conversely, this energy-intensive industry is under considerable pressure from retailers and consumers alike, to absorb ever-growing input...
Packaging and related expo gets massive industry support!
Propak Cape pulled out all the stops and delivered a world-class show in the Western Cape.
A power-packed showcase of latest trends, technologies, machinery, services and solutions, Propak Cape took place at...
Three food processing innovations piped in goodness
Eddie Le Roux, Hygienic Pump Specialist for Verder Pumps South Africa
IN a world that is still adapting to post-COVID 19 consumer demands for farm-to-plate freshness, variety and convenience, there are two...
Government assurances needed for egg importers to step up to the plate
The ongoing egg shortage crisis requires immediate legislative intervention and assurances for importers to step up and plug the gap on shelves, warn experts at Hume International, a major South African...
Inter hotel challenge focused on mentoring hospitality talent
WHILE South Africa’s tourist numbers are powering ahead in anticipation of the local summer, 23 wine stewards have been undergoing intensive training. Their next-level wine service and knowledge education, dubbed Grape...
Food and catering businesses have a crucial role in addressing food waste
EACH year, South African farmers, retailers and consumers discard millions of tons of food products, contributing to more than 10 million tons of food going to waste.
The South African GDP growth...
Packaging industry trends highlighted at Propak Cape seminars
Local industry leaders at the forefront of the South African packaging industry will gather at the Cape Town International Conference Centre (CTICC) at Propak Cape, taking place from 24-26 October. This highly...
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