An alarming concentration of wholesalers in SA markets was revealed on Thursday, 5 June 2008. The worst case is fuel, where six oil giants account for 82% of all petrol and diesel sales. They have the widest profit margin of nearly 6% against SA's average 3.6% wholesale margin. 6 Jun 2008
Biofuel is in the dock at the global food summit in Rome this week, with counties divided over whether it is the villain behind food insecurity, or the cheap energy of the future. 5 Jun 2008
Top-quality grading leads to order for four tons of paprika. 3 Jun 2008
Food security is expected to top the agenda of the three-day Provincial Agricultural Co-operatives Summit which is being held in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, from today, Tuesday 27 May 2008. 27 May 2008
Government is committed to confront the increasing food prices head on, says Limpopo Premier Sello Moloto. 22 May 2008
The president of the Coca-Cola says high commodity and food prices are here to stay, for a while, at least. 14 May 2008
The imposition of import quotas in 2007 has resulted in a 12% drop in total clothing imports, including a 31% reduction in clothing imports from China alone, and created breathing space for the industry to deal head on with the twin challenge of increased competiveness and modernisation that will ultimately ensure its' long-term survival, said Ebrahim Patel, general secretary of the SA Clothing and Textile Workers Union at the annual Fashion Imbizo in Cape Town on 7 May 2008. 13 May 2008
All role players in the food industry should work together with government to ensure that food prices do not continue to skyrocket. 6 May 2008
There could again be a shortage of soft drinks following a three-week maintenance shutdown of the Afrox gas plant, although this would affect certain bottle sizes only. 30 Apr 2008
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sibusiso Ndebele has challenged provincial municipalities to stimulate their local economies by making use of products and initiatives that are unique to their respective areas. 29 Apr 2008
How does a trade union and manufacturers respond to the massive import penetration of local markets? They turn to fashion promotion to show off the country's great designs and to make the case for the industry. 21 Apr 2008
The three-week maintenance shutdown of Afrox's gas plants has caused a nationwide shortage of carbon dioxide. 18 Apr 2008
A furniture buyer needs business acumen and a creative mind. 15 Apr 2008
Textile manufacturers are disputing reports that poor quality fabric and delivery delays are to blame for the woes of local clothing manufacturers. 14 Apr 2008
This acquisition allows the company to enter into the fast-growing agri-processing market. 7 Apr 2008
Meat processor and retailer Best Cut aims to grow its customer base and boost production to benefit from rising meat prices that make its products an attractive alternative. 3 Apr 2008
Continental Oil Mills (Pty) Ltd commissions their new R220 million crusher today, 1 April 2008 and this second crushing facility in Randfontein will boost the company's share of the oil processing industry to become the largest single crusher and refiner of edible oil seed in the country. The company's MD had a few salutary comments, however... 1 Apr 2008
An energy-saving light bulb manufacturing plant is to be built in Lesotho in a bid to help South Africans reduce their electricity consumption. 29 Mar 2008
An internet-based trading platform for milk producers and buyers has been established, the Milk Producers' Organisation (MPO) said on Wednesday, 26 March 2008. 27 Mar 2008
The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has given the Northern Cape goat farming industry a R15 million financial injection to transform herders into commercial farmers. 20 Mar 2008
