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Regulatory impact of transformation in the wine industry

On 31 March 2022, the South African Wine Industry Transformation Unit (SAWITU) invited a cohort of government delegation to meet black wine brands to discuss solutions of increasing brand visibility in local markets.

CEO’s Desk - Agriculture reinvesting in itself

As we countdown to the end of 2021, the NAMC reflects on its contribution to its core mandate of providing marketing advisory services to the Minister and the sector stakeholders. The NAMC played an instrumental technical role in assessing the impact of the July unrest to the economy and food systems.

Trade Restrictions and the War in Ukraine are Aiding Escalating Vegetable Oil Prices

Soybean oil, sunflower oil, palm oil, rapeseed oil, and olive oil are some of the most often used vegetable oils and their prices have become quite volatile. The unrest in Ukraine, upcoming harvests and plantings, and tight supply due to production problems in major producing areas have all contributed to this volatility.