Industry News

Bakels acquires Orley Foods
South Bakels has completed the acquisition of the Cape Town sweet ingredient solutions supplier Orley Foods from Kerry Ingredients South Africa Proprietary Limited, for an undisclosed sum.

Mérieux NutriSciences acquires Blonk
Mérieux NutriSciences has acquired Blonk, a leading international expert in food system sustainability.

Scientists identify 100 important questions facing plant science
An international panel of scientists that included a researcher from Stellenbosch University (SU), have identified a list of “100 of the most important questions facing plant science”.

Doctorate on litchi production for Regina Cronje
Regina Cronje’s doctorate study is providing invaluable advice to local litchi farmers who have to adapt to environmental changes.

The South African Institute of Auctioneers introduces PrivySeal initiative
The South African Institute of Auctioneers (SAIA) has introduced its PrivySeal initiative that provides its members with a digital stamp and certificate indicating that entities adhere to the code of conduct set forth by the institute to reassure the public of trustworthiness.

The rise of cultivated meat: how will this affect farmers and veterinary professionals?
Cultivated meat: Although it’s unlikely that we’ll see lab-grown meat cuts on our supermarket shelves within the next decade, this new biotechnology does raise several questions for the veterinary industry, as well as for livestock farmers.

Willowton Group extends a helping hand to Green Hill Primary School
Leading edible oil producer, Willowton Group has reached out to the Green Hill Primary School in Northdale, Pietermaritzburg, to refurbish the school which has become a safety hazard for learners.
Four reasons why going plant-based promotes social justice
Every year on 20 February, the United Nations celebrates World Day of Social Justice as an acknowledgment of the need to build a more just and inclusive world.

SA Harvest’s Ali Conn one of Africa’s Top 100 Brightest Young Minds
SA Harvest’s Ali Conn has been awarded the prestigious accolade of being among Africa’s 100 Brightest Young Minds, in an initiative that underscores the significance and impact of BYM on the African continent and globally.

Thermo Scientific offers visibly simple foodborne pathogen detection
Following consultation with customers, Thermo Fisher Scientific’s innovative enhancements to its SureTect food pathogen PCR system include the use of ergonomic tools and color-coded plates and reagents to drive confidence in right-first time results

Shell Supporting Farm of The Future
Koos Uys from Standerton is one of the lucky recipients of a brand-new drone, compliments of the Shell Lubricants “Farm of the Future” themed competition.

Learners and schools benefit from Health in Action Programme
The number of children consuming vegetables daily in 342 schools in at-risk communities in Gauteng, Eastern Cape and Western Cape has increased.