SA Food Review

Food manufacturing

11 Jul 2018

The empowering impact of macadamia trading on the SA economy

From humble beginnings to an export powerhouse, the South African macadamia industry is the largest producer of macadamia nuts worldwide. Despite the setback of the recent drought, reports from the 2018 World Nut and Dried Fruit Conference signal a strong growth trajectory for this flourishing local industry, which has an estimated yield of 53 500...
18 Jun 2018

New data to understand consumption

Nielsen has announced it will release Consumer Panel data fused with 2017 PAMS data in August this year, this is an enhanced survey that will provide the industry with rich information on 200 consumer goods categories and more than 5 000 brands.
13 Jun 2018

Detectamet’s detectable rubber gloves are sensitive to food industry needs

Detectamet’s new powder free metal detectable gloves are made from natural rubber and produced so that they are easy to put on and take off. They offer a higher level of sensitivity and the anti-slip patterned finish provides a good grip in wet and dry conditions. They are designed for safe use in Food Processing...
31 May 2018

Strong growth trajectory for robust macadamia industry

Valley Macadamia chairman, Alan Sutton, attended the macadamia round table session at the World Nut and Dried Fruit Conference in Spain. Sutton gave feedback on the INC’s annual report and discussed a number of pertinent facts and figures, as well as new marketing and advertising campaigns proposed for the year ahead.
30 May 2018

The effects of drought on macadamia nut quality

Macadamia farmers understand risk better than anyone else. The potential impact of uncontrollable risks like weather conditions on the quality of their harvest can keep any farmer up at night. Drought, for one, can cripple an industry, setting back annual harvesting targets and affecting crop yield and quality.
24 Apr 2018

Cheese producers use Sine pumps to increase productivity

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group has produced a white paper explaining how MasoSine Certa pumps using sine technology offer significant benefits compared with rotary positive displacement types such as lobe pumps. The advantages include gentle product handling, improved yield and far easier cleaning, making Sine pumps ideal for cheese manufacturing. Independent testimony and a relevant case...
16 Apr 2018

Developments in forming and extrusion technology

Dutch company DJM specialises in the manufacture of forming and extrusion equipment. It combines the benefits of vacuum stuffing technology and integrates it with various forming and extruding attachments.
27 Feb 2018

GEA technology supermarket shows specialist expertise during FoodEx

The technology group GEA will exhibit its wide range of high-tech equipment and possibilities for customised solutions in the area food and drink processing and packaging at FoodEX 2018 in Birmingham from 16-18 April.
12 Feb 2018

Cargill and ARASCO open corn milling facility for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Through a joint venture between Cargill and ARASCO, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has a new corn milling facility to meet the growing demand of the region’s food and beverage industry. The Middle East Food Solutions Company (MEFSCO Corn Milling Facility) is Cargill’s first investment in KSA. The investment marks the company’s commitment to...
05 Feb 2018

Why Verderflex hoses outlast competitor hoses

Why do some hose pumps have short hose life and what unique features does Verderflex have that offers extended hose life beyond that of its competitors?

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