https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/742.html South Africa news 15 Agro-processing news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/742.html en-us Thu, 28 May 2026 19:53:04 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/rwandas-tea-boom-lifts-small-scale-farmers-289147a Rwanda is expanding its tea industry through small-scale farming, quality-focused production and stronger farmer participation as the country positions itself within premium global tea markets. 1-268430 Tue, 26 May 2026 09:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agro-processing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africas-sugar-industry-cannot-survive-unchecked-dumping-289807a South Africa’s sugar industry is facing a far deeper crisis than many realise. While much of the focus around Tongaat Hulett has centred on business rescue proceedings and financial restructuring, the long-term survival of the sector is increasingly being shaped by global trade dynamics, dumping and the failure to adequately protect local producers. 1-268240 Tue, 19 May 2026 14:11:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agro-processing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/clemengold-and-sinclair-partner-for-fresh-produce-labels-disposal-solution-623941a In collaboration with fresh produce labels producer Sinclair and its agent HG Molenaar, ClemenGold International, the South African-based House of Brands behind one of the top citrus brands in the world, ClemenGold mandarins, has launched the Sinclair T55, reportedly the first fruit label approved for both home and commercial composting. 1-268041 Wed, 13 May 2026 07:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agro-processing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-tops-spain-in-2025-citrus-exports-170986a South Africa was the world’s largest citrus exporter by volume in 2025, exporting 2.9 million tonnes and narrowly exceeding Spain during the past season. 1-267958 Tue, 12 May 2026 08:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agro-processing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/woodlands-dairy-acquisition-of-ladismith-approved-847653a The South African Competition Tribunal has approved Woodlands Dairy Group's acquisition of 100% of Ladismith Cheese Company and its subsidiaries, Ladismith Powder Company and Mooivallei Suiwel, from Sea Harvest Group Limited. 1-267959 Mon, 11 May 2026 08:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agro-processing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/entries-open-for-2026-south-african-preserve-championships-514350a Agri-Expo has opened entries for the second South African Preserve Championships following the launch of the competition in 2025. 1-267916 Fri, 08 May 2026 07:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agro-processing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-rooibos-exports-to-china-go-tariff-free-847073a The South African Rooibos Council (SARC) has welcomed China’s decision to introduce tariff-free access for Rooibos imports from African countries, describing it as a major opportunity to grow exports in the world’s largest tea-consuming market. 1-267879 Thu, 07 May 2026 08:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agro-processing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/seaweed-biostimulant-boosts-table-grape-yields-by-up-to-27-736842a New trial results indicate that a seaweed-derived biostimulant could significantly improve table grape yields and quality, as South African producers face increasing costs and export pressures. 1-267752 Mon, 04 May 2026 09:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agro-processing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/5-lessons-on-building-a-brand-at-scale-from-buttanutt-514660a ButtaNutt’s growth story is one of calculated risk and local focus. Founded in 2013, the business started with a single product: macadamia nut butter. Today, ButtaNutt is one of South Africa’s leading plant-based milk brands, with expansion into plant-based milks since 2020 and with consecutive triple-digit growth to match. 1-267726 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agro-processing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/de-rustica-wins-top-prize-at-nova-awards-2026-847203a South Africa’s olive oil sector has earned international recognition once again, with SA Olive confirming that De Rustica Olive Estate has won first prize at the inaugural Nova Awards 2026 in Spain. 1-267639 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agro-processing South Africa