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 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:23:24 +0200 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 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-needs-r250-billion-just-to-meet-basic-climate-adaptation-needs-over-the-next-decade-622711a South Africa needs investments worth R250 billion (US$15.64 billion) over the next 10 years to adapt to climate change. This amount would get the country to just a minimal level of adaptation. A team of researchers from the African Climate and Development Initiative and the Energy Systems Research Group at the University of Cape Town researched what the country’s priorities should be to secure water supplies, protect settlements from floods and heat, protect roads from damage, help farmers cope with the changing weather and protect lives and the economy. Climate adaptation researcher Anna Taylor was part of the team and explains. 1-266781 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fuel-prices-drive-inflation-dip-february-2026-cpi-falls-to-30-955374a The South African government has welcomed a notable easing of consumer price inflation, with the annual CPI dropping to 3.0% in February 2026, down from 3.5% in January. This decline signals continued progress in stabilising prices and managing cost pressures across the economy. 1-266644 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/6-community-food-gardens-win-top-prizes-in-shoprite-act-for-change-competition-177036a Six community food gardens from across South Africa have been recognised in Shoprite’s inaugural Act For Change Food Garden Competition, which supports projects strengthening food security and local food systems. ACFS Khunadi Food Garden in Mogoto Village, Limpopo, took first place, followed by Ngxanga School Garden in Libode in the Eastern Cape and P Agricultural Group in Soweto, Gauteng. 1-266438 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/food-waste-action-week-south-african-campaign-celebrates-food-waste-wins-177816a The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa’s (CGCSA) South African Food Loss and Waste Initiative (SA FLWI) is calling on South African businesses, government bodies, and citizens to share their "food waste wins" online during Food Waste Action Week, from 9 to 13 March 2026. 1-266318 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/government-to-fund-national-fmd-vaccination-programme-066605a The South African government will cover the full cost of vaccinating livestock against Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) as part of the country’s response to ongoing outbreaks, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen confirmed. 1-266217 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food Security South Africa