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Flash Gala case study highlights rising importance of branding in fresh produce

Flash Gala case study highlights rising importance of branding in fresh produce

19 Nov 2025

South African oranges win US tariff exemption ahead of 2026 season

South African oranges win US tariff exemption ahead of 2026 season

17 Nov 2025

What will it take to make Africa food secure? G20 group points to trade, resilient supply chains and sustainable farming

What will it take to make Africa food secure? G20 group points to trade, resilient supply chains and sustainable farming

Wandile Sihlobo 11 Nov 2025

Global food prices ease slightly in September – FAO

Global food prices ease slightly in September – FAO

8 Oct 2025

Elevated meat prices remain a drag on food inflation

Elevated meat prices remain a drag on food inflation

Paul Makube 19 Sep 2025

Global food prices hold steady in August, says FAO

Global food prices hold steady in August, says FAO

10 Sep 2025

Ivory Coast cocoa grind plunges 31% in July on poor bean quality

Ivory Coast cocoa grind plunges 31% in July on poor bean quality

Ange Aboa 19 Aug 2025

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Meat and vegetable oils drive FAO Food Price Index higher in July

8 Aug 2025

Agriculture’s tariff concerns – cautious reaction to interest rates

Agriculture’s tariff concerns – cautious reaction to interest rates

Paul Makube 31 Jul 2025

Ngodwana Mill earns Double Diamond safety honour for LTIF excellence

Ngodwana Mill earns Double Diamond safety honour for LTIF excellence

Sappi 21 Jul 2025

FAO: Meat and dairy lift food prices as sugar falls

FAO: Meat and dairy lift food prices as sugar falls

4 Jul 2025

FAO forecasts record highs for global food crops amid market uncertainty

FAO forecasts record highs for global food crops amid market uncertainty

12 Jun 2025

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Agriculture profitability outlook boosted after a surprise rate cut, the first for 2025

Paul Makube 2 Jun 2025

SA suspends poultry imports from Brazil amid avian influenza outbreak

SA suspends poultry imports from Brazil amid avian influenza outbreak

22 May 2025

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Libstar Group 20 May 2025

Western Cape renews MoUs to support new farmers

Western Cape renews MoUs to support new farmers

7 May 2025

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FAO: April food prices climb as cereals and meat costs rise

2 May 2025

Rainbow Chicken champions resilience, youth development and sustainability at Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba

Rainbow Chicken champions resilience, youth development and sustainability at Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba

Rainbow Chicken 11 Apr 2025

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FAO: Global food prices steady in March

7 Apr 2025

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SA exports first lemons of 2025 to India

27 Mar 2025

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FAO: Global food prices rise in February

10 Mar 2025

Trends and innovations shaping the growing food and beverage sector on show at Propak Africa 2025

Trends and innovations shaping the growing food and beverage sector on show at Propak Africa 2025

Propak Africa 27 Feb 2025

Global food prices see decline as January index drops

Global food prices see decline as January index drops

7 Feb 2025

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Fair pricing essential for smallholder farmers to tackle global food challenges

20 Jan 2025

Inquiry makes recommendations to improve competition in fresh produce market

Inquiry makes recommendations to improve competition in fresh produce market

14 Jan 2025

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Global food prices fall as sugar costs drop, FAO reports

3 Jan 2025

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FAO reports spike in food prices as vegetable oils soar

10 Dec 2024

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Q3 2024: South Africa’s agricultural sector GDP drops by 28.8% year-on-year

Paul Makube 5 Dec 2024

Source: Paul Makube is the senior agricultural economist at FNB Commercial.

Food prices maintain stability as South Africa sees steep inflation decline

Paul Makube 22 Nov 2024

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