Blogs
Africa’s aqua feed opportunity: Building the foundation for sustainable aquaculture growth
Introduction Africa has the natural resources, agricultural raw materials and growing consumer demand needed to develop a much larger aquaculture industry. Across the continent, extensive freshwater lakes, rivers, reservoirs, coastal waters and favourable climatic...
Beyond flour: Why product development saves companies millions
By Prof LJ Grobler, Director, CFAM Technologies One of the biggest misconceptions in food manufacturing is that success begins with purchasing equipment. In reality, successful food businesses rarely start with an extruder, a factory or a production line. They start...
Beyond flour: Preserving Africa’s harvest and nourishing its future
By Prof LJ Grobler, Director, CFAM Technologies Every year, Africa's farmers perform an extraordinary task. Across the continent, millions of tonnes of maize, sorghum, millet, wheat, rice and legumes are harvested from the soil to feed a growing population. Yet...
Beyond Flour: Why Twin Screw Extrusion Can Help Build Africa’s Future
By Prof LJ Grobler, Director, CFAM Technologies Africa's future will be shaped by how effectively we feed a rapidly growing and increasingly urban population. Today, the continent is home to approximately 1.5 billion people, and by 2050 that number is expected to...
Beyond flour: Feeding Africa’s future
By Prof LJ Grobler, Director, CFAM Technologies Africa's future will be shaped by many factors, but perhaps none more important than how we feed our people. Today, the continent is home to approximately 1.5 billion people. By 2050, that number is expected to approach...
Beyond Flour: Snacking can be nutritious too
By Prof LJ Grobler, Director, CFAM Technologies For many years, snacks have carried a bad reputation. They were often viewed as foods that tasted good but offered little nutritional value. Parents worried about too much fat and salt, nutritionists criticised their...
Beyond Flour: Reinventing breakfast for a new generation
Convenience, Nutrition and the Rise of Multi-Grain Cereals Breakfast has long been regarded as the most important meal of the day, yet it is increasingly becoming the meal that many people struggle to prioritise. Busy mornings, long commutes, school schedules and...
Beyond Flour: The opportunity to feed Africa nutritious meals
By Prof LJ Grobler, Director, CFAM Technologies Africa stands at an important crossroads. The continent's population continues to grow rapidly, urban lifestyles are changing, and consumers are demanding foods that are not only affordable, but also safe, nutritious and...
Beyond flour: Why extrusion may define the future of Africa’s milling companies
By Prof LJ Grobler Director, CFAM Technologies For generations, African millers have been central to feeding the continent, transforming locally grown grains into staple foods such as maize meal and wheat flour. Yet the environment in which millers operate is changing...
Einsatz und Nutzen von Chargenwägemaschinen
Many industries rely on batch processing equipment to help with portion standardization and quality consistency when processing huge quantities of food. Organizations that must measure and weigh several items in order to manufacture a good and balance product in terms...
