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October 15, 2009
South Africa planning to ban trans fats in foods
In South Africa, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has told Parliament that his department intends to introduce rules banning industrially produced trans fats in all processed and prepared foods.Giving a written reply on Thursday to a question from the...From the archive
February 05, 2009
Lower 2008 Potato Prices in South Africa not fully passed on to consumers
The full benefit of lower potato prices in 2008 was not passed on to the consumer, Potatoes SA (PSA) said on Tuesday. During 2008, the producer price of potatoes dropped by 45 percent, Mark du Plessis, CEO of PSA said. However, the average retail pr...From the archive
September 11, 2008
Tuber Moth resistant GM potato of no use for South Africa
A pest-resistant strain of genetically modified potato, earmarked for possible commercial release in South Africa, will be of no use to local spud farmers, said the African Centre for Biosafety (ACB) this week. It will also increase risk to the farmer ...From the archive
July 05, 2008
South Africa: Potatoes buck price trend, but for how long?
Amid rising costs in food, fuel, electricity and interest rates, consumers can take refuge in knowing that at least one South African staple food is bucking the trend and fighting off inflation. Since September last year the potato price has steadil...From the archive
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