food

January 11, 2019

The nitrogen replacement value of soya bean

Nitrogen is one of six macro-elements that a grain crop takes up from the soil. As demand often exceeds supply, the crop usually needs nitrogen-containing fertilizer. Leguminous crops such as soya bean are an exception; they […]
January 9, 2019

Top ten food and beverage trends for 2019

Innova Market Insights from Arnhem in the Netherlands, said targeting increasingly adventurous consumers set on new discoveries and experiences, will be key to developments in the food and beverage industry in 2019. The connected world has […]
October 1, 2018
pakhouse agriculture

SA’s food and beverage industry a key driver for economic growth

With South Africa having the most advanced and refined food and beverage market on the African continent, Frost & Sullivan believes in a 4%-7% estimated growth in the sector by 2020. The agricultural, agro-processing and food […]
August 10, 2018
agriculture-exports

Agriculture commodity price on exports drop significantly

According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) latest food price index, global agricultural food commodity prices fell sharply in July, as all the major traded items experienced notable declines led by dairy and sugar. The […]