Tag: agroprocessing
Freezing produce: Learn how to add value
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes
In order to survive and thrive, producers need to find new ways to add value to their produce. One way...
Processing of snackfoods and confectionery
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes
South African farmers facing current economic realities are searching for new options of surviving and expanding their business. One of...
The cold chain: A chill worth managing
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes
Although we are still donning our jackets and looking forward to hot soup and cosy evenings in front of the...
Farm Fare: Hemp and cannabis in food
The use of hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) in food and beverages has grown in popularity in recent years. Hemp products and their extracts are...
The economy of intensive production
Intensive production refers to any production system that aims to increase yield without increasing the production area. This method of producing food has become a...
Agro-processing of condiments and seasonings
A condiment is defined as a spice, sauce, or other preparation added to a food product to give it flavour, to enhance its existing...
Agro-processing of maize
Most value-added food products available
to consumers have been processed in one way or another. Without the aid of food
processing, we would not have the...
Agro-processing of wheat
Faced with the current economic realities, farmers worldwide are investigating new ways of surviving, as well as expanding their businesses. One of the many opportunities to grow markets,...
Agro-processing of fresh poultry products
Faced with the current economic realities, farmers worldwide are searching for new options of surviving, as well as expanding their business. One of the...
Agro-processing of root crops
Without the aid of food processing, we would not have the convenience of the large variety of food products available in supermarkets and other...