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BI launches new e-commerce platform to drive sales and growth

Leading supplier Bearings International (BI) is entering the fast-growing realm of e-commerce by expanding its current website to provide more detailed information. “The aim is to create a 24/7 access experience for our existing customers, as well as reach out to new customers, including those in remote areas,” says BI managing director, Bart Schoevaerts. The...

3 days ago

New accredited trainer of the SETA programme

Ishida South Africa has become an accredited trainer of the Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) programme. SETA supports the skills development of South Africans, both young and old, who either need to learn new skills or improve their existing capabilities. The programme bridges the gap between the formal education and training system and the...

2 weeks ago

Women thrive at the coalface of BI’s sales and customer service

Two women at the coalface of Bearing International’s sales and customer service operation agree that traditionally male-dominated technical industries are slowly bearing the fruit of increased diversity and inclusion policies. This is especially true on the occasion of Women’s Day on 9 August, with this year’s theme being ‘Generation Equality: Realising Women’s Rights for an...

2 weeks ago

Women are indispensable partners at PHT

Meet the women at PHT, who, by simply being who they are, not only excel in their roles, but display qualities that are indispensable to the company’s success. People and partnerships are at the heart of everything PHT does, and the women who work at PHT embody this every day. Cynthia Mbangwa, warehouse manager Having...

2 weeks ago

Celebrating an extraordinary woman in the food manufacturing industry

With over 25 years’ experience in food and beverage manufacturing, Irene Neave, local industry manager Food & Beverage at Endress+Hauser South Africa, is an example of one of the extraordinary women in the industry. Irene chatted to Tennille Aron from Food Review about being a woman in her current role and how she juggles her...

3 weeks ago

South Africa’s first locally manufactured chewing gum is here

If you’ve popped a piece of gum into your mouth today, then you’ve added to what medical researchers estimate to be 187 billion hours of gum-chewing that takes place globally each year. Given the popularity of the candy, it’s strange then that South Africa does not manufacture its own chewing gum – at least until now. Local...

20 Jul 2022

How the Russia-Ukraine conflict is affecting the baking business in Africa

Effects of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict on Wheat Supply Russia and Ukraine are major exporting countries for wheat and together represent 25% of globally traded wheat. While farmers in Ukraine are currently unable to sow seeds and tractors are used in the war, not only a humanitarian but also an economic catastrophe is looming for Africa....

18 Jul 2022

Woolworths launches ‘Food for Thought’ podcast

As the world faces complex issues around food, sustainability, waste, and how retailers and consumer choices alike impact our planet, gaining an understanding of the food landscape has never been more important. To address this, Woolworths is proud to announce the launch of its podcast series, Food for Thought – Demystifying the Foods Landscape, hosted...

13 Jul 2022

Ardagh Glass Packaging – Africa commissions new capacity investment in Gauteng

Ardagh Glass Packaging – Africa (AGP – Africa) today announced the commissioning of a R1.5 billion ($95m) extension of its Nigel production facility in Gauteng, South Africa. The investment more than doubles the facility’s capacity to provide sustainable glass packaging to support our customers’ current and projected demand growth and incorporates a new furnace and...

12 Jul 2022

Tiger Brands to extend operations at Langeberg & Ashton Foods for a further season

Tiger Brands will extend operations at its deciduous fruit business Langeberg & Ashton Foods (L&AF) for a further season. The decision was taken after a compact was agreed upon with organised labour, L&AF employees and members of the Canning Fruit Producers Association that allows the Company to undertake the significant risk required to operate the...

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