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Your News and Information portal to the Abattoir, Butchery, Meat Processing and Deli Industries
This site, with its regular newsletters dedicated to the Abattoir, Butchery, Meat Processing and Deli industries brings you:
- The latest news and developments from South Africa and the world.
- Updates and new innovations in equipment, ingredients and solutions, so that you stay a step ahead
- Local and International events and happenings, so that you stay informed
- An updated list of suppliers to the industry, so you know who’s who
- A regular newsletter updating you on all of this, conveniently delivered to your inbox
- A platform to use to showcase your company, brands, products and/or services
Latest Local News
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Anuga Select South Africa launches as new gateway to Africa’s food and beverage market

dmg events and Koelnmesse, the organizer behind Anuga in Cologne, Germany, are bringing Anuga Select to South Africa, a new trade platform for Africa’s food and beverage industry.
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Electric Forklifts: Powering the Next Phase of Materials Handling

Jungheinrich’s electric forklift range have moved from being a niche indoor option to a strategic choice for modern operations.
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Sausage Casings

Casings are crucial components for successfully manufacturing fresh and processed sausages.
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Packaging trends set to feature at Propak Cape 2026

Packaging is playing an increasingly important role across the value chain.
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Food Safety When Nothing Goes Tt Plan – UNILEVER PROFESSIONAL

Food safety plans work perfectly on paper. Until power cuts hit mid-service. Until deliveries arrive late and disrupt the cold chain. Until a busy weekend shift pushes kitchens to full capacity, with teams stretched to keep service flowing.
Latest International News
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SALTWELL targets rising demand for lower sodium salt with new Chile facility

SALTWELL Group, the owner and producer of SALTWELL® naturally lower sodium salt,
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Jungheinrich WMS once again confirmed top performer in warehouse management

With a clear result, Jungheinrich Warehouse Management System maintains its top position among leading WMS solutions in German-speaking countries in 2025.
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Jungheinrich EFG 425 wins IFOY AWARD 2025

The Jungheinrich EFG 425 electric counterbalanced truck has been awarded the IFOY AWARD 2025 in the ‘Counter Balanced Truck of the Year’ category. The award ceremony took place on 3 July at Phoenix des Lumières in Dortmund, Germany.
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Chicken will continue to meet the needs of consumers in 2035

In the decade ahead, fast prep time, easy-to-prepare, single-serve packaging and other time savers will be priorities for Gen Z and younger Millennials who buy fresh chicken, according to research presented at the 2024 Chicken Marketing Summit.
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Optimizing food processes with SAIREM’s microwave & RF technologies

SAIREM’s microwave & RF tempering systems represent a breakthrough in the food processing industry, especially for tempering frozen meat, fish, poultry, butter, fruits and vegetables.
Company Profile
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BMSC Engineering

Distributors for Mesutronic Metal detectors and X-ray Inspection equipment and Check-Weighers.
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Jungheinrich South Africa

Jungheinrich South Africa is a direct subsidiary of Jungheinrich AG, Germany. Jungheinrich AG is worldwide one of three leading companies in the material handling equipment, warehousing and material flow engineering sectors.
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Microsep

With over 30 years of experience, Microsep is a leading supplier of scientific, analytical, laboratory, industrial and retail weighing equipment across southern Africa and sub-Saharan Africa.
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Cooper Casings and Spices

Cooper Casings & Spices (Copcas) is one of South Africa's leading suppliers of premium natural sausage casings, spices, and food ingredients to the butchery, meat processing, and food service industries.
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South Spice International

South Spice International was founded in 1990 and offers premium products from around the world directly to all sectors of the food industry including butchers, wholesalers, spice distributors, manufacturers, caterers, bakeries and retail stores.
