As South Africa marks Youth Month and continues to grapple with high youth unemployment and widening skills shortages, the demand has never been greater for suitably qualified and skilled supply chain professionals, says supply chain industry body SAPICS.

From 17–21 October 2026, SIAL Paris returns to Paris Nord Villepinte—and this year’s edition is set to be the most ambitious in its history. With 85% of exhibition space already booked, up to 8,000 exhibitors and 295,000 professionals expected, SIAL remains the definitive global meeting point for food industry leaders.

While commending the South African citrus industry’s recent achievement of becoming the world’s largest citrus exporter by volume, supply chain industry body SAPICS says that continued export growth will depend on how South African businesses respond to global and local supply chain and logistics challenges.

Bizerba Southern Africa and Avocet Scales & Labels proudly announce their strategic partnership for distribution of Bizerba’s retail portfolio in the Sub-Saharan African region.

We all know how it goes. It’s another crazy-busy day, and just when we need sharp focus and steady energy, we start to feel that dull slump coming on. Suddenly, we’re reaching for an extra-strong coffee or something sweet for a desperate pick-me-up. This might help for a moment or two, but that quick fix often leads to your slump becoming a full-blown crash.

Staycold International, manufacturers of commercial coolers and freezers, has recently become a member of Safehouse South Africa and received the organisation’s safety mark, reinforcing compliance to electrical safety standards.

SAPICS looks forward to welcoming you to its 48th Annual Conference. This premier event for supply chain professionals will take place from 19th – 22nd July at Century City Conference Centre, Cape Town.

As energy costs climb and regulatory pressure intensifies, supermarkets and food retailers need refrigeration solutions that do more than keep products cold. They need systems that are efficient, resilient, and built for the long haul. Daikin delivers exactly that.