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Fresh produce and grain to be inspected

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11th Absa Top 10 Pinotage Awards

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Miracle fruit has economic value

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Sirex woodwasp threatens pine forests

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SA and India collaborate on biological pest control

Faced with the current economic realities, producers worldwide are searching for new options of surviving,as well as expanding their business. One of the many opportunities to grow markets, turnover and profits is by adding value to farm produce through further processing. Two types of processing methods may be performed on raw materials.

The biggest melon and seedless watermelon grower in the country, Habata Agri, caters for a comprehensive range of high-demand fruit and vegetable produce. Maintaining quality and quantity is at the core of the business, while keeping up with ever-expanding markets.

Although the history of food packaging can be briefly summarised, it by no means has a brief history. For as long as people have had to store and transport food, some form of basic packaging has been used. Food packaging has come along way and continues to evolve.

Super foods are foods packed with nutrients and they are the perfect way to improve your health this summer. These foods contain nutrients such as healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, protein and amino acids. A simple way to include superfoods in your diet is in a salad. The superfood salad below features quinoa, a well-known superfood, as its base. The grain-like seed is high in fibre, protein and amino acids and tastes great too. Mixed into the quinoa are almond flakes, mixed sprouts, cranberries, broccoli, avocado and feta cheese, which are all identified as superfoods. The salad is topped off with a fruity three-citrus and cinnamon salad dressing. Boost your health this summer with superfoods!