Top 5 Agro Processing Companies In SA

When one thinks of the general agriculture industry, images or perceptions of farming usually sprout through, however the department of agriculture in South Africa, has enforced growth by creating new sectors and opportunities especially in fields of study at tertiary institutions.

Agro processing is one such sector, whereby tons of job opportunities have been created thus expanding the industry to great heights. Many of the listed agro processing companies below have been in existence for eons, however throughout the years, structural transformation has been on a high and many graduates or even new intake of workers are able to hop into the enhanced methods of agro processing.

1. Tiger Brands:

Tiger Brands is definitely leading the pack when it comes the agro processing sector in agriculture. This company houses quite a number of services including, manufacturing, processing and distribution of food parcels.

2. Clover:

Clover is another staple within the agro processing business. The various produces from Clover form part of many people’s childhood memories. That would be your Danone, Fresh Cream Milk, Ultra Mel Custard, Melrose cheese, the list is endless. Dairy products processing, manufacturing and marketing are just a few services offered from Clover.

3. Tongaat – Huletts:

Huletts largely produces all things pertaining to sugar, including sweeteners, raw sugar milling and refining and food parcels from sugar cane.

4. Pioneer Foods Group:

Most of the country’s cereal and juice products are from Pioneer.