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BASF today announced that it is the first chemical company to become a member of The Sustainability Consortium, an independent organization of diverse global participants that work collaboratively to build a scientific
foundation that drives innovation to improve consumer product sustainability.

 The company joins other retailers and consumer product manufacturers that have become members of the Consortium and its product life cycle mission, including social and environmental considerations.

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The value that logistics adds to the South African economy, contributing to the country’s global competitiveness and sustainability should be greater than the costs. This is according to the 6th State of LogisticsTM survey, the authoritative study on logistics in the country published in March 2010 by the CSIR, IMPERIAL Logistics and Stellenbosch University.

“Global pressures remain to reduce logistics costs, while increasing emphasis is being placed on providing quality service and adding value. Furthermore, in line with global trends, the drive towards a more sustainable logistics system is gaining prominence,” says Hans Ittmann, CSIR Built Environment Executive Director.

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Tiger Brands – the name behind All Gold, Tastic Rice, Black Cat and Koo– is set to make choosing the healthiest food option a breeze. As one of the country’s leading fast-moving consumer packaged goods companies, Tiger Brands is about to prove its commitment and empathy for its  South African consumers during this Eat Well Live Well campaign.

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Vitabiotics South Africa has partnered with Clicks stores as their preferred chain to stock Vitabiotics health products in the South Africa.

This will increase the supply and visibility of Vitabiotics products to consumers.

“We chose Clicks due to their level of experience and large number of stores countrywide. Clicks will supply 15 Brands and 50 Brand line extensions in over 240 stores in the country,” said Chomba Chuma, Managing Director, Vitabiotics SA. “Clicks is taking 26 line extensions exclusive to their stores for a period of time.”

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The Competition Commission, subsequent to its investigation into collusion in  the wheat milling market, has referred its findings  to the Competition Tribunal against Pioneer Foods (Pty) Limited (“Pioneer”), Foodcorp (Pty)
Limited trading as Ruto Mills (“Foodcorp”), Godrich Milling (Pty) Limited (“Godrich”), Premier Foods (Pty) Ltd (“Premier Foods”) and Tiger Brands Ltd.

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Indian biotechnology firm Titan Biotech has approached ManufacturingHub.co.za to identify distributors for its products in South Africa.

The firm identifies itself as one of the India’s largest manufacturers and exportere of biological products including:

◦Protein Hydrolysates
◦Peptones and derivatives
◦Extracts
◦Dehydrated Microbiological Culture Media
◦Plant Tissue Culture Media
◦Laboratory chemicals

For more info click here.

We have a new job listing on the ManufacturingHub.co.za and Ferronews.com websites for software sales representatives in the South African manufacturing, metals and machinery sectors.

Regions: JHB, East Rand, Witbank, Carletonville, Durban

To apply for the job please click here.

If you would like to advertise a job on either ManufacturingHub.co.za or Ferronews.com the cost is R175 excl. VAT. For a dual listing across both sites the cost is R275 excl. VAT.  

For further information please e-mail sales@rival.co.za

Recently, Nampak Flexible’s plant in Ndabeni, Cape Town, underwent a stringent audit to receive the BRC (British Retail Consortium) Global Standard certification. Essentially, what this means is that food packaging and other packaging materials produced by Nampak Flexible Ndabeni are of the highest worldwide standards.

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Frost & Sullivan analyst Laura Peinke believes that the main issue around state tender prices hinges around whether the local manufacturing environment will receive the right support from government, while the economy is kept open to international competition.

Peinke gives her thoughts below on what is needed for South Africa to become a viable manufacturing destination:

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A brand new menu featuring fun icons, colourful close ups of delectable treats and vibrant hero photos have driven the rejuvenation of the Ola Milky Lane brand and its outlets. The makeover started with Fourways, Monte Casino and Eastgate in Johannesburg and Galleria Mall in KwaZulu-Natal and will be rolled out countrywide shortly.

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