SA’s food-processing sector poised for growth despite global ranking
Focus on regional markets presents opportunities for growth
30 January 2025 - 05:00
SA’s food-processing industry lags behind global leaders, but shows promise for future growth, according to a recent report by Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) — an independent research institution based in Pretoria.
The report highlighted SA’s modest position in the global processed-food market. Despite accounting for only 0.5% of the global market share, the country has experienced consistent growth in food exports, particularly in African markets...
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