SA Food Review

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20 Mar 2017

Value not price driving South Africans’ purchase behaviour

Economic times may be tough, but South African consumers look beyond just price when actively seeking value for money while grocery shopping. In fact, consumer perceptions of the physical characteristics and quality of a product supersede price in making astute purchase decisions that truly delivery value.

06 Dec 2016

SKF announces equity transaction with Golelo Trust

The management of SKF South Africa have announced the signing of a black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) ownership agreement with black women owned Golelo Trust.

05 Dec 2016

Simulation on a grand scale

As a manufacturer in process automation, there are many options to test new products. However, these tests are seldom performed early in the development phase under real conditions at the company’s own plant. Rockwell Automation, an expert for automation solutions in industrial production, and Endress+Hauser, a specialist for instrumentation, have now inaugurated their first joint...
23 Nov 2016

Afrox unveils R60m investment

Leading gases company Afrox today unveiled its flagship facility in Riverhorse Valley, Durban North. The filling and engineering services hub represents an investment of more than R60 million and is a sign of confidence in the KwaZulu-Natal economy, says Afrox general manager of operations Jan Ntuli.

14 Nov 2016

House brands attract R38 billion in spend

The days of in-house retail brands being treated with a fair amount of disdain by South African consumers have come to an end. Nielsen’s State of Private Label in South Africa report reveals that it now accounts for R38.4 billion of consumer spend at hypermarket/supermarket tills or R10 out of every R50 spent. In addition, 63 per cent of South Africans now feel that private label* quality is “as good as that of established name brands”.

04 Nov 2016

New mandarin variety woos consumers

Following deregulation of the South African Citrus Industry in 1997, the previously, rather pedestrian pace of citrus farming has changed for growers and has become fast paced with more direct risks and opportunities. Growers are now compelled to better acquaint themselves with the ‘marketplace’ and its numerous requirements. Factors such as fruit quality and taste, shape and size, colour and ripening periods can have a big impact on income and profit. This has led to the introduction of many new cultivars.

02 Nov 2016

A laser-sharp vision for the future

First Cut, manufacturers and distributors of capital equipment, cutting consumables and precision measuring tools, is celebrating 60 years in the South African manufacturing industry.

13 Oct 2016

South Africa's Mondi to buy Russian packaging firm Beepack

Mondi has signed an agreement to acquire Beepack from a private investor for US$46 million as part of plans to expand its packaging business.

10 Oct 2016

The fast dining sector: Surviving tough economic times

There is no doubt that food prices – as a result of the recent drought and the market volatility – are drastically affecting all industries that rely on food as a source of income or as a main driver for their business, and this is no different in the fast-casual dining sector.

26 Sep 2016

Properly protect your wireless network

Follow these standards-based security best practices to implement a secure and reliable wireless network for mission-critical applications.