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 Fri, 08 May 2026 11:45:37 +0200 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 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fruit-importers-face-shrinking-margins-as-currency-swings-wipe-out-profits-392778a Currency volatility is increasingly eroding profitability for fruit importers, with fluctuations of as little as 3–5% capable of wiping out margins on individual shipments, according to new insights from cross-border payments platform Verto. 1-267603 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agro-processing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/dairy-producers-urged-to-upgrade-lines-for-large-emissions-cost-savings-069505a Dairy producers could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 49% by upgrading existing processing lines, according to a new Dairy Processing Impact Assessment by Tetra Pak, independently reviewed by the Carbon Trust. 1-267517 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agro-processing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/lancewood-expands-high-protein-range-with-new-innovations-392258a Lancewood is strengthening its position in the high-protein dairy category with the launch of two new products: Fat Free Greek Delight Plain Yoghurt and Fruity Smooth Cottage Cheese. 1-267433 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agro-processing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tiger-brands-strengthens-local-agriculture-with-expanded-hulisani-support-514260a Tiger Brands has onboarded 17 emerging farmers from Musina in Limpopo into the second cohort of its Hulisani agriculture development programme, with women making up the majority of participants as the initiative continues to support local supply and farmer development. 1-267326 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agro-processing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/danone-names-nyaladzi-moyo-as-country-director-to-boost-local-dairy-sector-403039a Danone Southern Africa has appointed Nyaladzi Moyo as country director, effective 1 January 2026, as part of its strategy to strengthen local leadership and accelerate growth in its dairy portfolio. 1-267275 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agro-processing South Africa