Scientists discover mechanism of sugar signaling in plants
Read in magazine Findings reveal how a sugar-sensing protein acts as a “machine” to switch plant growth – and oil production – on and off Proteins are molecular machines, with…
R225m to boost SA’s small-scale sugar growers
More than R225m in funding by the South African Sugar Association (SASA) has been allocated to small-scale growers in South Africa; it flows from the sugar industry’s commitment to transformation…
Shoprite Group to prioritise locally-produced sugar on shelf
A new partnership between the Shoprite Group and SA Canegrowers will see the country’s largest retailer prioritise selling only locally-produced sugar in its 1,189 Shoprite, Checkers, Checkers Hyper and Usave…
Tongaat to be majority held by Mauritius-based firm amidst debt woes
South African sugar producer Tongaat Hulett said on Wednesday Mauritius-based investment firm Magister will underwrite half of its R4bn ($258m) rights issue, which could give the unlisted entity a majority…
IDC relief funding provides vital lifeline to SA canegrowers
SA Canegrowers welcomes the announcement by Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel that R85m in relief funding will be provided to 192 canegrowers affected by the looting and violence…
Sugar industry reiterates commitment to transformation
South African Sugar Association (Sasa) vice chairperson, Joanmariae Fubbs, has commended the organisation for recognising the need to promote diversity by availing more land for black farmers in the industry.…
Buy local ‘Home Sweet Home’ campaign launched in Gauteng
The SA Canegrowers’ Association has announced the arrival of its ‘Home Sweet Home’ campaign in Gauteng. The campaign, launched in KwaZulu Natal last month, encourages South Africans to buy local…
R43 million top-up payment will assist black growers affected by Covid-19
R43 million top-up payment will assist black growers affected by Covid-19 SA Canegrowers fully supports the recent decision taken at a meeting of the South African Sugar Association (SASA) Council…
SA Canegrowers welcomes signing of landmark Sugar Industry Masterplan
SA Canegrowers welcomes the signing of phase one of the Sugar Industry Masterplan by sugar industry stakeholders, retailers, social partners and government that took place during a virtual session this evening. This…