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South African food-manufacturing team checking sealed products on an automated packaging line.
Business31 August 2026 · 3 min read

RCL Foods earnings fall as annual revenue slips to R24.5bn

RCL Foods has reported weaker annual earnings as revenue from continuing operations declined 4.1% to R24.5 billion and EBITDA fell 15.2%, highlighting continued pressure across South Africa’s food manufacturing sector.

By Lead Sector Editorial Team
South African sugar-industry specialists inspecting a KwaZulu-Natal sugarcane harvest.
Business30 August 2026 · 3 min read

Higher sugar import tariff gives South African producers fresh protection

South Africa’s higher dollar-based sugar import tariff strengthens protection for local growers and millers as the industry confronts import competition, high input costs and pressure to preserve domestic production.

By Lead Sector Editorial Team
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South African food-manufacturing team checking sealed products on an automated packaging line.
Business31 August 2026 · 3 min read

RCL Foods earnings fall as annual revenue slips to R24.5bn

RCL Foods has reported weaker annual earnings as revenue from continuing operations declined 4.1% to R24.5 billion and EBITDA fell 15.2%, highlighting continued pressure across South Africa’s food manufacturing sector.

By Lead Sector Editorial Team
South African sugar-industry specialists inspecting a KwaZulu-Natal sugarcane harvest.
Business30 August 2026 · 3 min read

Higher sugar import tariff gives South African producers fresh protection

South Africa’s higher dollar-based sugar import tariff strengthens protection for local growers and millers as the industry confronts import competition, high input costs and pressure to preserve domestic production.

By Lead Sector Editorial Team