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Food, Drink & Agriculture
CLIMATE NEUTRAL GROUP: AgriCarbon to Grow Ambition in Genuine Climate Change Projects
There is both a problem and opportunity across the agricultural heartlands of the world, where our food is grown and our emissions can be absorbed. The problem – the soil is quickly becoming inept and unproductive, and the amount of carbon being...
STARBUCKS SA: Fresh Connections Fill Starbucks with New Confidence in SA
South Africa is home to two of the greatest Starbucks baristas in the world. Cape Town’s Phuti Mmotla was crowned the EMEA champion for 2022 in the company’s standout coffee challenge, held in Milan. In 2019, Durban’s Teddy Nzama scooped the same...
GAIA GROUP: New Gaia Funds Accelerate Ethical Opportunities
Changing public attitude, increased demand from investors, and a firm realisation of growth opportunities have seen Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues climb the priority list for asset managers. There is an expectation from PwC that...
DOGON GROUP PROPERTIES: The Fynbos Takes Root in Cape Town
In December 21, Alex Horne, Managing Director at Dogon Group Properties, told Enterprise Africa that the company was thrilled to be involved in Africa’s first ever biophilic building. As the lead agent, the company would sell modern, beautiful...
NAMIB MILLS: 40 Years and Still Cooking at Namib Mills
40 years ago, Windhoek Maize Mill opened its doors, producing 16 tons each month; this marked the birth of Namib Mills. In 1982, before the country achieved independence, just over one million people faced food insecurity and there was a need for...
CONCORD RETAIL SOLUTIONS: Concord Embraces Complete Retail Solutions
In May 2019, Concord Refrigeration (a division of Southey Holdings) was busy working with some of the country’s leading retailers, providing refrigerated display cabinets as well as heated display cabinets. After the pandemic, rioting, and further...
SAPPO: Positive Influence for Sustainable SA Industry
“Only 8-10% of total animal consumption in South Africa is pork,” admits Johann Kotzé, CEO of the South African Pork Producers Organisation (SAPPO). It’s small compared to chicken which is about 60%, he says. “But we believe we play a major role in...
DENNY MUSHROOMS: Adding Sustainable Goodness to Every Meal
“Denny is the mushroom expert, and we are passionate about what we do,” neatly summates the mushroom monolith. This much is undeniable: its three hi-tech farms in Cape Town, KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng produce half of the total mushroom consumption...
HOLLARD MOZAMBIQUE: Securing Better Futures Through Pioneering Agri Insurance Scheme
Manica province, Mozambique – around 62,000km2 centrally located within the country, home to almost two million people – has rich agricultural opportunity. Good rainfall, mild climate, large open spaces, fertile soil, and an abundant workforce make...
COLUMBIT: Commitment to Sound Values Seals Columbit’s Industry Top Spot
For southern Africa’s food producers, industry and macro-economic conditions are beginning to bite. The war in Ukraine, crippling power cuts, adverse weather conditions, challenging currency pricing conditions, and increasing regulatory...
NESTLÉ: A Healthier, Tastier, More Sustainable Future Is Brewing
Present in 191 countries around the world and with more than 2000 brands ranging from global icons like Nescafé or Nespresso to local favourites such as Ricoffy to its name, Nestlé is steadfast in its drive to enhance quality of life and contribute...
DAYBREAK FARMS: Leading Contributors to the Feather in SA’s Agricultural Cap
Approximately 3,500 employees staff the array of Daybreak Farms operations, which span Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and KwaZulu-Natal and enable it to produce a full gamut of poultry products. Daybreak Farms began life in 2001 as AFGRI Poultry,...
BÜHLER GROUP: After 50 Years, Bühler Remains Innovator of Choice in SA
“The market of South Africa including the neighbouring countries will double its inhabitants to 400 million people by 2050,” says Stefan Scheiber, Bühler Group CEO, speaking of the mass potential in the region. Bühler is a global powerhouse in the...
GRAAFF FRUIT: Ever-Growing Ceres Fruit Farm Planning for Long Term
A short drive from Cape Town, northeast through Paarl, across the agricultural heartland of South Africa, you enter the Ceres Valley. A beautiful, lush, rich landscape - boasting mountain ranges for shelter and deep healthy soil – you will not find...
GRAAFF FRUIT: Growing and Thriving in Ceres Valley
South Africa’s world-famous fruit farming industry is set to hit a boom period as good weather boosts harvests, and favourable trading conditions drive demand for the country’s tasty and lovingly nurtured products. Currently, South Africa is a...
ADEGA: Seasoned Team Relaunches Adega
The years of 2020 and 2021 will forever be remembered as times of tragedy and difficulty. Covid-19 created challenges like never before. Travel, tourism, hospitality, retail – all battered by the virus itself and the subsequent restrictions....
DW FRESH PRODUCE: The Value of Produce Fresh from the Farm
The Tshwane Market and Johannesburg Fresh Produce Market is a unique commerce centre, where prices are formed and fresh produce is traded to the mutual benefit of suppliers, buyers and consumers. Produce is procured from producers country-wide,...