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Eskort unveils robotic production line for premium sliced meats
Eskort, South Africa’s leading pork producer, has made a multimillion-rand investment in robotic slicing, weighing and packaging machinery for its premium sliced meats range. The new equipment has been installed at Eskort’s factory in Heidelberg, Gauteng, and CEO Arnold Prinsloo says it has improved productivity, product presentation and shelf[...]
Invicta expands into UK, Europe with $16 million acquisition
Invicta Holdings Investment Company, chaired by South African billionaire Christo Wiese, has acquired the UK-based Spaldings Group for £11,86 million or $16 million. The ZAR equivalent is R282,163,986 based on a closing ZAR/GBP exchange rate of R23,8007 as on 1 September 2025. (£11,86 million = R281 319 200; $16 million =[...]
Gallagher Animal Management Signs Strategic Distribution Agreement with Al Tajweed Trading & Contracting Co to Support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030
Gallagher Animal Management, a world leader in animal and land management solutions, has announced a new distribution agreement with Al Tajweed Trading & Contracting Co, marking a significant step in Gallagher’s expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The agreement was officially signed on Monday, 15 September 2025, during[...]
New feedlot to boost small livestock farmers in Namibia
A new N$80 million cattle feedlot at the Etunda Irrigation Scheme in the Omasuti Region near Ruacana that will hold up to 1 000 cattle is aimed at boosting livestock production in the Northern Communal Areas (NCAs). The facility forms part of a wider N$400 million EU-Namibia Livestock Support Programme[...]
Lamb Champs 2025: Real lamb, real farmers, real South African excellence
Lamb Champs is back for its fourth year and it's bigger, bolder, and even more flavourful. Proudly presented by the Southern African Agri Initiative (Saai) and headlined by Pick n Pay and driven by Toyota, this annual flame-grilled celebration honours South Africa’s finest family farmers and their premium lamb.[...]