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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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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.
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Hygienic, effective, environmentally friendly crate washing from PHT.
The cleaning system of the CM series has a particular hygienic design and low media consumption. All surfaces are bevelled and edges are rounded.
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Get Ready to Taste, Source and Be Inspired at Africa Food Show 2026 – Africa’s Premier Global Food & Beverage Sourcing Expo
With only days to go, buyers, chefs, food entrepreneurs and industry leaders are urged to register for free to secure their place at the continent's premier food and beverage sourcing event – where local buyers can source both local and global product ranges from international and domestic exhibitors.
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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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.
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Vuka Floors
Vuka Floors specialises in the manufacture of advanced synthetic resin protective systems, providing complete solutions from specification to installation.
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MLS National Laboratory Services
MLS is a SANAS Accredited Laboratory that has been operating for over 10 years.
