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Food

Red Meat Export Crisis: Bottlenecks Costing Farmers Billions

The recent SA-Italy Agriculture Business Forum in Cape Town highlighted a strong Italian appetite for local beef, signalling potential growth for South Africa's livestock sector. However, industry representatives warn...

South Africa’s Food Inflation Hits 14-Month Low Amid Surging Input Costs

South African consumers received a welcome reprieve this week as consumer food price inflation...

Entries Open: South Africa’s Top Preserve Makers Invited to Compete for National Glory

Following a highly successful debut in 2025, Agri-Expo is once again calling on local...

Good Life Show 2026 opens global doors for SA’s agri and wellness producers

South Africa’s leading conscious living event, the Good Life Show, returns in 2026 with...

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...

Vegtech Netafim Donates Hydroponic Greenhouse to Boost Food Security

Ahead of World Food Day, commemorated on 16 October 2024, Vegtech Netafim, a provider of growing solutions, has made a significant contribution to local...

Uniondale Celebrates World Food Day 2024, Highlighting Food Security and Sustainability

On Friday, 11 October  2024, the Uniondale community gathered at their local sports field to mark the United Nation’s (UN) World Food Day (WFD). Founded...

SA Blueberries Conquer Asia: A Growing Industry with Global Ambitions

The South African blueberry industry is experiencing remarkable growth, driven by a surge in exports and new opportunities in non-traditional markets, particularly in Asia....

Tackling South Africa’s Nutrition Crisis: An Agricultural Perspective

As we mark National Nutrition Week (9–15 October), the South African National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (SANHANES) reveals alarming statistics: one in three...

South Africa Faces Potential Potato Shortage: What You Need to Know

Recent headlines have raised concerns about a potential potato shortage in South Africa, with warnings that prices could soar to as much as R200...

Western Cape Boosts Biosecurity to Protect Red Meat Industry from FMD

On Tuesday, 15 July 2024, the Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer joined state veterinarians attached to the Western Cape Government’s Beaufort West...

Severe Storms Disrupt Citrus Exports, Cut Off Citrusdal in Western Cape

In the wake of relentless stormy weather, the Western Cape Province of South Africa faces significant challenges, particularly in its citrus-growing regions. Citrusdal, a...

Exploring Urban Food Inequities at Cape Town’s Food Indaba 2024

A groundbreaking report on Cape Town's food system casts a revealing light on the structural, infrastructural, and historical inequities impacting urban food access and...

Oranjezicht City Farm Market, a cornerstone of sustainability and community engagement

The Oranjezicht City Farm Market, located at the historic Granger Bay site of the V&A Waterfront, is a cornerstone of local commerce and community...

Challenging Landscape for SA Fruit Exporters

Gary Britz, Managing Director of Cape Town-based fresh produce exporter ELE™ Trading, highlights the increasingly challenging environment for the fruit export industry. Over the...