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SA Secures New Export Frontier: First Table Grape Shipment Reaches Philippines

In a milestone for the South African fruit industry, the Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has officially welcomed the arrival of the first shipment of South African table grapes...

SA Olive Appoints Chef Ambassador to Support Consumer Awareness of Local EVOO

SA Olive has announced the appointment of chef Ollie Swart as its new brand...

From Port to Plate: How Cape Town’s New Liquid Bulk Deal Secures the Agri-Value Chain

A significant shift in the Western Cape’s industrial landscape was finalized this week as...

Flash Gala campaign boosts global brand recognition

The Flash Gala marketing campaign continues to gain momentum as the brand strengthens its...

Record-Breaking 2025 Valencia Season Strains Logistics Amid Surge

The Southern African citrus industry has concluded a landmark 2025 Valencia season, characterised by...

Regenerative Agriculture Takes Root at Ravensmead Educare

Observed annually on 28 May, World Hunger Day is a global call to action to raise awareness and inspire efforts to end hunger. Responding...

Preserving South Africa’s Fresh Produce Markets: Insights from the WUWM Conference

The World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Conference, held from May 14-16, 2025, at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, marked a historic milestone...

Market Access Africa 2025: Driving Africa’s Agri-Food Sector to Global Heights

From 2-4 June 2025, the coastal city of Durban will become the gateway to global agri-food trade as it hosts Market Access Africa (MAA)...

De Rustica Wins Big at EVOOLEUM 2025

South African Extra Virgin Olive Oils (EVOOs) continue to match up to the international industry giants and to score highly in international competitions. SA...

Food Prices Show Signs of Relief, but Competition Watchdog Urges Continued Monitoring

The latest Essential Food Pricing Monitoring (EFPM) Report, released by the Competition Commission on 27 March 2025, reveals that while some food prices are...

Western Cape Welcomes Hemp and Cannabis Policy Review for Economic Growth and Job Creation

Western Cape Government Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer has welcomed the decision by Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi,...

Picki Fruit: A Fresh Take on Seasonal Produce

Picki Fruit is a fresh and innovative addition to the local scene in Wellington, Cape Winelands. After two years of careful planning and development,...

Westfalia Expands European Presence with Syros Acquisition

Westfalia Fruit, a leading South African avocado exporter, has solidified its position in Europe by acquiring Syros, a Belgian-based food processor and distributor. This...

VAT-Free Chicken: A Boost for South African Agriculture?

South Africa is set for major changes to the country’s list of VAT-exempt food items, with the President calling for the list to be...

FoodForward SA: Driving Innovation to Fight Hunger

In the fight against food insecurity, malnutrition and hunger FoodForward SA (FFSA) has partnered with two leading South African and international Universities to ensure...