News
Latest news and articles for food and beverage manufacturing professionals across Africa.
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Illicit alcohol in South Africa
Illicit alcohol now accounts for nearly 18% of South Africa’s market, with volumes surging 55%, exposing consumers and businesses to serious safety,…
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Sustainable chocolate: A sweet opportunity for growth
Sustainable chocolate is reshaping demand in South Africa—unlocking growth for brands that pair great taste with ethical sourcing and smarter supply chains.…
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How computer vision transforms QC
See how computer vision and AI-powered 3D cameras move QC from manual checks to precise, real-time decisions—catching defects earlier, cutting false positives…
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South Africa’s ultra-processed food crisis
South Africa faces a fast‑escalating ultra‑processed food crisis, with childhood obesity surging and industry marketing to children under scrutiny. Explore the evidence…
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Bühler enhances Southern Africa services
Bühler boosts customer support across Southern Africa with a new die refurbishment machine in Johannesburg, expanded services and smart technologies. The upgrade…
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Celebrating women in South Africa’s beer industry
Women are reshaping South Africa’s beer industry—from award‑winning brewer Megan Gemel to township distributor Pulane Koster and Heineken SA quality manager Makgosi…
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Innovative compact sensors for safer food manufacturing
Endress+Hauser’s new compact sensors raise food plant safety and efficiency with precise, hygienic measurement in tight spaces and large tanks. Discover how…
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How VEGA is sweetening South Africa’s canning industry
South Africa’s jam and canning producers are under pressure to modernise as exports grow and costs bite. See how VEGA’s advanced instrumentation…
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Provisur: Redefining food processing at IFFA 2025
At IFFA 2025, Provisur showcases next‑gen separation systems—including the Bone Cannon HS250 MAX and Beehive RSTD06 MAX—built for higher protein recovery, efficiency…
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Fire risk mitigation in the food manufacturing industry
Agri-processing plants face complex fire risks—especially where gases and solvents are used. ASP Fire outlines NFPA 36‑aligned engineering, targeted risk assessments and…
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Coca-Cola Beverages Africa new high-speed bottling line
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa has commissioned a R365m high-speed line in Midrand, delivering 72,000 bottles an hour and a South African first for…
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Inside SASKO: PepsiCo’s breadmaking in SA
Step inside SASKO’s Shakaskraal Bakery as PepsiCo South Africa reveals how passion, precision and purpose shape every loaf. From automation and quality…
