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 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:28:54 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/agricultural-trade-surplus-hits-record-r257bn-in-first-quarter-512700a South Africa's agricultural trade surplus climbed to a record R25.5bn ($1.55bn) in the first quarter of 2026 as lower import costs helped widen the gap between exports and imports, according to AgriSA's latest Quarterly Trade Report. 1-268886 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agro-processing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fao-warns-of-weaker-global-cereal-harvests-as-grain-prices-rise-734992a Global cereal prices rose in May while forecasts point to lower grain production and trade in the 2026/27 season, according to the latest assessments from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). 1-268832 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agro-processing 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 Agro-processing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/world-milk-day-celebrating-south-africas-women-in-dairy-401829a Every year, South Africa’s Rediscover Dairy joins the global celebration of World Milk Day. On 1 June, consumers from thousands of cultures unite in recognising the role of dairy in our daily diets, and its impact on our health and wellness. Dairy is a unique, accessible food providing high quality protein and many other important nutrients. In 2026, the World Milk Day theme, Celebrating women in dairy, puts the spotlight on the women working behind the scenes to help put dairy on our kitchen tables every day. 1-268645 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agro-processing South Africa 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