National Minimum Wage (NMW) exemption process
The NMW increase was announced earlier this month. Given the steep rise (16.2%) in farm worker wages, some employers might find themselves in a situation where they cannot afford the NMW. In such [...]
Agbiz responds to 2021 Budget Speech: Inclusive growth and fiscal consolidation critical for South Africa’s future
“In the most challenging budget for South Africa since the advent of democracy in 1994, Minister Tito Mboweni and his team have, within major constraints, provided the most reasonable balance in [...]
Five Predictions Driving Transformation in The Food & Beverage Industry
The unforeseen disruption experienced in 2020 has prompted food and beverage producers to future proof their businesses as far as is possible. While uncertainty seems set to continue for some [...]
Opportunity in the South African food ingredient market
A report from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Foreign Agricultural Service this week is of interest. “Insufficient Food Ingredients Production in South Africa Presents Diverse [...]
Five new farms attain WWF Conservation Champion status
WWF South Africa welcomes five new farms into its prestigious Conservation Champion programme that recognises environmental leaders in the Cape winelands. Conservation Champion farms are [...]
South African citrus celebrates record breaking export season with 146 million cartons of fruit
“Ten months ago, in March 2020, we predicted a bumper export season, estimating that export volumes would reach 143 million cartons of fruit. Now that the final export figures are in, we can [...]
