Serco is supplying 31 dry freight truck bodies – including 7 demountable load units – to Bakers S.A. Limited, who will use them in their fleet for the distribution of FMCG, as well as white and brown goods on a national basis.

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is becoming increasingly popular in the commercial sector, this clean modern fuel has become a trusted energy source for many businesses in South Africa. LPG is a versatile and easy to use substance, its clean burning qualities allow for lower carbon emission whilst retaining its effectiveness and efficiency.

Linde Material Handling, manufacturer and solution provider, has once again significantly expanded its portfolio of lithium-ion-drive products.

A new FLEXICON™ Mobile Flexible Screw Conveyor with multi-purpose hood transfers material discharged from bulk bags and/or manually dumped from handheld sacks into elevated process equipment or storage vessels dust free.

Food trend analysts predicting trends in the new year have identified a desire for greater transparency in food products as a long-term consumer demand that affects packaging for a host of baked foods and snack products.

The recent Propak Cape exhibition was highly successful, with some 6 000 visitors attending during the three-day event. Among the most exciting new equipment launches was an ultra-portable mobile handheld printer for even the trickiest print surfaces.

According to the Competition Tribunal, Godrich Flour Mills has agreed to pay R4.35-million for participating in a cartel that colluded with other maize milling firms to fix the price of milled white maize, as well as the dates on which the pricing would be implemented. 

Despite concerns about obstacles to the passage of the Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of Revenue Laws Amendment Bill – which includes a provision for the health promotion levy or sugar tax – through the National Council of Provinces’ (NCOP) select committee on finance, the bill has been adopted without amendment.

Clover Mama Afrika, Clover’s CSI project, recently reunited their 2017 bakers and cooks for the last training session of the year, including a cake baking course with emphasis on decorating.

South Africa’s most iconic baking partner, Snowflake, will be a product sponsor for Season 3 of The Great South African Bake Off. The TV series has racked up a loyal following of 2 million viewers across the country and Season 3 has all the makings for a continued rise of skill, passion and mouth-watering excitement.