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Exquisite tea range launched by Twinings

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:30:00 +0200

Twinings has added to its loose-leaf bagged tea range with its new Silky Pyramid collection, offering five unusual taste combinations and one staple favourite.
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Challenges face Pioneer this year

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:16:00 +0200

Trading across Pioneer Food's product categories is expected to be challenging for the rest of the year as consumer spending remains constrained‚ the company‚ which reported its half-year results on Monday (20 May)‚ said.
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Oceana keen to 'hook' a big one

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:46:00 +0200

Perennially profitable fishing company Oceana could be angling for an offshore acquisition.
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Broiler producers roasted by low margins

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:58:00 +0200

Sovereign Food Investments‚ which has operations in the struggling broiler industry‚ lifted headline earnings 10% to 74.5c per share for the year to February due to a more profitable product mix‚ good agricultural and production numbers and a focus on cost controls.
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Baby cereal tests indicate high level of GMOs

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:37:00 +0200

A study conducted on baby food in South Africa has revealed high levels of genetically modified organisms (GMO).
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Motlanthe calls for calm from farm workers

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:35:00 +0200

Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has called for co-operation between farmers and farm workers, the SABC news reported on Saturday (11 May).
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New vintage from Rickety Bridge

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:43:00 +0200

Franschhoek wine and lifestyle estate, Rickety Bridge has released its 2011 The Foundation Stone vintage comprising a new blend of six Rhône-style cultivars with a new label.
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It's dry, but you can can it

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:48:00 +0200

Meeting a consumer demand for easy packaging, Savanna Premium Cider has launched a 330ml can at the same price as the glass bottle.
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New wine from Krone

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:17:00 +0200

The House of Krone has released a still version of its classic Chardonnay Pinot Noir combination.
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Fawu threatens new Western Cape strike

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:54:00 +0200

The Food and Allied Workers Union (Fawu) has threatened to resume agricultural strikes in the Western Cape and accuses farmers of using labour brokers to find temporary workers to replace its permanently employed members.
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