https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/650.html South Africa news 15 Food Security news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/650.html en-us Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:11:18 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africa-to-weather-billion-dollar-storm-as-super-el-nino-approaches-189146a The African Development Bank’s top climate expert told Reuters that an impending “super” El Niño is likely to inflict a combined $10bn to $20bn hit on affected African countries and trigger mass migration from hard-hit areas. 1-270198 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/shoprite-reaches-300th-community-garden-milestone-in-bredasdorp-290227a The Shoprite Group has marked the establishment of its 300th community food garden with the official recognition of the Zero Organic Waste to Landfill Project outside Bredasdorp. 1-270110 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/el-nino-strait-of-hormuz-deadlock-threaten-strides-made-to-end-global-hunger-301698a A United Nations report found that global hunger declined for a third consecutive year in 2025, with improvements recorded across every continent. However, mounting risks from climate shocks and trade disruption could threaten further progress. 1-270063 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/home-food-gardens-help-households-weather-cost-living-pressures-620021a Home food gardens are helping households improve food security and supplement their incomes as rising living costs continue to place pressure on family budgets, according to rural development non-profit organisation Thanda. 1-269661 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/food-lovers-market-collects-16-million-meals-for-foodforward-sa-067255a Food Lover’s Market’s 10th annual Hunger Month campaign in May 2026 collected 16,357,829 meals or R7.7m — 50% above its initial 10-million-meal target — for FoodForward SA. 1-268887 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/barry-callebaut-warns-el-nino-could-add-thousands-to-cocoa-prices-289397a The chief of Barry Callebaut, one of the world's leading cocoa processors, said that El Niño weather conditions could push up cocoa bean prices by a few thousand pounds per metric tonne. 1-268750 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-processing-is-the-food-security-lever-southern-africa-keeps-ignoring-623261a Southern Africa does not have a food production problem. It has a food system problem. 1-268211 Tue, 19 May 2026 09:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/local-chicken-now-competitive-as-poultry-industry-strengthens-392508a The imposition of the tariffs on chicken imports and the substantial increase in the production of poultry in South Africa have had the desired effects of exerting downward pressure on the retail price of locally produced chickens, which is, in turn, enhancing their value proposition to hard-pressed consumers. 1-267853 Wed, 06 May 2026 12:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fao-warns-hormuz-disruption-could-trigger-global-food-shock-392908a The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has warned that a prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could escalate into a global agrifood crisis, driven by risks to fertiliser, energy and other key agricultural input supplies. 1-267253 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tipping-the-scales-the-importance-of-balanced-meat-imports-and-exports-for-food-security-in-sa-733542a In South Africa, meat plays a crucial role in providing households with protein and essential nutrients. According to PMBEJD reports, high food prices have made meat a "luxury" item for low-income South African households, forcing them to reduce consumption or switch to cheaper alternatives. The data indicate that, due to cost constraints, households limit meat purchases to more affordable options like chicken pieces, livers, gizzards, beef, tripe, and sausage. However, local meat production does not always meet the country’s growing demand. As a result, South Africa relies on a balance between meat imports and exports to ensure a stable supply. Maintaining this balance is essential for stabilising food prices, supporting farmers, and ensuring that consumers have consistent access to meat products. 1-266952 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food Security South Africa