Do we need a joint approach to a renewable energy plan?
The recent bids received for a renewable energy plan from 53
independent electricity producers should be good news for big
business, particularly agribusinesses, given the fact that high
electricity tariffs have a crippling effect on operating costs
and profit margins.
But, in order to develop a renewable power plan that enjoys
long-term success, government should also consult local players,
particularly agribusinesses, on how they can generate alternative
sources of power and in turn contribute to renewable energy.
The sugar industry, for example, has great potential to contribute
to our national power grid through the burning of cane fibre,
called bagasse, which is a renewable energy source. This industry
“produces 20-million tons of cane each year, the biomass
of which is equivalent to 1,75-million tons of coal with a power-generation
potential of 1,6GWh.” (sugar
seeks new outlets in changing times).
Apart from its ability to generate electricity, this industry
also has the resources to produce ethanol, which can be used
in conjunction with petrol to fuel vehicles and locomotives
in our transport and freight industries.
As with all ventures, agribusinesses need the go-ahead from
government before they can formally contribute to renewable
power generation, but this must still be granted.
Ideally, authorities should focus on drawing up agreements with
local industry players as well as championing bids from abroad.
A national renewable energy plan needs input from both government
and local players to be successful long term. Perhaps financial
support from abroad is needed to make it economically viable,
but local industries that have potential to contribute should
not be excluded.
Wendy Smith
P.S. Look out for this editorial on our editor’s blog.
Please feel free to make comments or raise new issues by emailing
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SA
consumers cautious, bargain hunting
South African consumers are approaching the holiday
season with caution and on the lookout for bargains,
according to a survey conducted by advisory firm Deloitte.
Deloitte's annual Year-end Holiday Survey measures trends
in South Africa and 18 European countries. |
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Lucky
Star introduces Pickled and Curried Pilchard Cutlets
Lucky Star, South Africa’s favourite canned fish
brand, has introduced two exciting new variants to its
Pilchards range, offering consumers added convenience
with the same great health benefits that are enjoyed
in the rest of the Lucky Star range. |
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Lucky
Star enhances its SA Sardine range
Lucky Star, South Africa’s favourite canned fish
brand, has introduced two exciting new variants to its
market leading sardines range, offering consumers wider
choice and added convenience.
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Rhodes
Quality launches Butter Beans in Curry Sauce
Expect to be delighted this festive season with Rhodes
new Butter Beans in Curry Sauce. Developed to satisfy
consumer demand, the new Butter Beans in Curry Sauce
is available in a regular 410g can. It carries the
“Choice Grade”, Kosher and Halaal marks,
and as all Rhodes products, is set to become a pantry
staple.
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Delightful
new Rhodes Pineapple Trio Launched
Just right as a pizza topping or for a quick-snack “moment”
– Rhodes’ newest launch makes up a delightful
pantry threesome. New on the shelves this season are
the 227g cans of Rhodes Pineapple Crush in Light Syrup;
Pineapple Pieces in Light Syrup, and Rhodes Pineapple
Rings in Light Syrup. |
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Brand Activity
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Ceres
Fruit Juice goes back to its roots with new tv commercial
Ceres fruit juice, one of South Africa’s most
loved fruit juice ranges, is flighting a new television
commercial from 14 November 2011, which re-affirms the
essence and core values of this iconic brand. |
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Kids
for Kids Initiative gets kids eating fish to help sick
kids
You can now help your kids eat more healthily and at
the same time help sick kids get better. And all you
have to do is to support the Sea Harvest Kids for Kids’
initiative which raises funds for desperately sick children
through The Children’s Hospital Trust, the Fundraising
Arm of the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital. |
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Continental
Outdoor plants African Olive trees in Namibia for Arbor
Day
Continental Outdoor Media (Namibia) donated 20 Olea
Africana (African Olive) trees to support the City of
Windhoek’s efforts to plant 2500 trees for National
Arbor Day on 14 October 2011. |
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Catch
the next Fashion Accessories Fair in Johannesburg!
China Sourcing Fair: Fashion Accessories is back at
the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South
Africa on November 30 to December 2, 2011. Staging its
second edition in South Africa's business district,
the Fair offers another cost-efficient and convenient
sourcing venue for buyers in the region and nearby markets. |
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Featured Brands
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The
Ceres Beverage Company
The Ceres Beverage Company focuses on selected categories
within the non-alcoholic beverage sector including fruit
juices, fruit concentrate mixtures, mineral water and
carbonated soft drinks. |
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Pacmar
Pacmar began operating in February 1997. Situated on
the outskirts of Wellington in the Western Cape, Pacmar
can be described as a contract packaging company, and
is currently packaging for the larger brands in the
local and international markets. |
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Liquor News
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Distell
feted by New York
Distell has been awarded the title of Distillery of
the Year, winning the only double gold medal of the
show at the 2011 New York International Spirits Competition.
This is the first time the company has entered the event
that attracted over 300 entries from 30 nations worldwide. |
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Jak
de Priester live at Durbanville Hills
The talented and versatile Jak de Priester will be performing
at Durbanville Hills Wines at the start of the harvest
season on Friday, 3 February. |
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Featured Retail
Services
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Sachet
Manufacturers
Sachet Manufacturers is a sophisticated wet/hot food
manufacturing and filling facility that can assist you
on a reasonably small or large scale to manufacture
and fill wet hot products and has a range of pasteurising
facilities. |
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Sainsbury
Design
Established in 1975, our successful record can be attributed
to a unique combination of personal interaction and
fresh creativity. We are a Through-the-line Agency with
specialist knowledge in Packaging Design.
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Retail Services
News
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Cheers
to Swartland Winery’s Bottle Hang Z-CARD®
Swartland Winery recently selected PocketMedia®
Solution’s Z-CARD® concertina-style Bottle
Hang to draw attention to its mySwartland competition,
which runs from 1 November 2011 until 14 January 2012
and enables consumers to win prizes to the value of
R20000. |
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PailPac
Direct gets its message across with a die cut paint
bucket Z-CARD®
PailPac Direct recently contracted PocketMedia®
Solutions to produce its third Z-CARD® in the shape
of a die cut paint bucket. |
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Strategy
Recruitment Marketing awarded a Top 3 Recruitment Advertising
Agency of the Year position
Strategy Recruitment Marketing was awarded 2nd runner
up position in the Recruitment Advertising Agency of
the Year category at the 2011 Avusa Media Annual Recruitment
Awards (AMARAs). |
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Nampak
DivFood Durban Clinches 2011 SABS Chairperson’s
Award
Nampak DivFood, South Africa’s leading manufacturer
of food cans, aluminium aerosols, general line cans
and decorative tinware, has won the SABS (South African
Bureau of Standards) Chairperson’s Award for 2011.
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Imperial
Logistics makes the Fresh Connection
In an industry where continuous improvement is increasingly
a Key Performance Indicator (KPI), online supply chain
management competition, the Fresh Connection provides
professionals with an effective learning and testing
ground. Imperial Logistics teams finished in first,
third and fourth place respectively. A team from Volition
Consulting Services, a member of the IMPERIAL Logistics
Group won the inaugural competition. |
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BMI
Food Bites: Yoghurt growth slows
The overall demand for cultured dairy products continues
to increase and the yoghurt market plays an integral
part within this. The category has seen consistent growth
since BMI tracking started in 1998. However, the overall
annual growth rate has slowed down in the last five
years, with the market in 2009 in particular showing
a very small volume increase. |
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Social
Media around the world
121 Outsource shares an interesting report with us that
examines Social Media in various countries around the
world. The report has been compiled by Prof. Steven
van Belleghem, who is a managing partner of Euope-based
InSites consulting and author of “The Conversation
Manager.” |
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FMCG Jobs
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National
FMCG Key account manager - Retail
Sir Juice is looking for a bright young(or young at
heart) talent to head up our retail division nationally.
You will be based in Gauteng and report directly to
the Managing Director and Sales and Marketing director. |
Key
Account Manager (Regional) Gauteng
An internationally renowned category leader in the FMCG
industry, is looking to appoint an Account Manager to
head up the Spar account as well as a number of other
smaller accounts at a regional level. To be considered
for this role you need to bring something different
to the table, be able to develop quickly into a national
Account Manager |
Managing
Director: Commodities
A leading FMCG manufacturer, wholesaler and distributor
of dry foods in West Africa seeks to appoint a Managing
Director for one of their key businesses with emphasis
on gaining further market share in West Africa. As a
seasoned Managing Director, familiar turnaround strategies
with experience specific to the West African market,
you will be required to implement an aggressive strategy
to achieve these objectives. |
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Food
Safety Conference
When: 21 Nov 2011– 24 Nov 2011
Venue: The Crowne Plaza, Johannesburg |
Global
Sources: China Sourcing Fairs
When: 30 Nov 2011 – 2 Dec 2011
Venue: Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, Johannesburg
· Global
Sources, Baby & Children's Products China Sourcing
Fair
· Global
Sources, Hardware & Building Materials China Sourcing
Fair
· Global
Sources, Garments and Textiles China Sourcing Fair
· Global
Sources, Gifts & Premiums China Sourcing Fair
· Global
Sources, Home Products China Sourcing Fair
· Global
Sources, Solar & Energy Saving Products China Sourcing
Fair
· Global
Sources, Electronics China Sourcing Sourcing Fair
· Global
Sources, Fashion Accessories China Sourcing Fair |
Cards
& Payments Solutions - even bigger and better for
2012
When: 13 Mar 2011 – 14 Oct 2011
Venue: Earls Court, South Hall, London |
Retail
World Africa 2012
When: 12 – 15 March 2012
Venue: Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg |
Networking
expo for the logistics and supply chain management industry
When: 22 Mar 2012 – 23 March 2012
Venue: Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, Johannesburg
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