This week’s events include a Maltento farm visit, a feedlots webinar, a livestock auction, a wine and food market, and a cannabis expo. To include your event in the calendar, please email info@foodformzansi.co.za.
Hello Mzansi!
This week has a public holiday when South Africa celebrates Human Right’s Day.
We’ll start off the week with a visit to the Maltento Black Soldier Farm in Cape Town on Monday, followed by an online feedlot webinar on Tuesday.
On Wednesday, we move to Witbank in Mpumalanga for a live auction, and on Thursday roads lead to Pretoria East in Gauteng for a food and wine market.
On Friday, we go back to where we started in Cape Town, when the cannabis expo kicks off in the Mother City.
Monday, 18 March
Maltento’s black soldier fly farm visit
Maltento’s fly farm in Cape Town will host mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and premier Alan Winde for a tour of their insect breeding facility in Epping, Cape Town.
Using black soldier flies, Maltento is able to convert over 400 000 kgs of agro-processing waste, including spent grain from the beer industry, into high-performance, nutrient-dense proteins for pet and aquaculture feed. This innovative approach to waste management holds the potential to revolutionise the recycling landscape in South Africa, one larvae at a time.
Time: 09:00 – 10:00
Venue: Maltento Facilities, 19 Moody Ave, Epping, Cape Town
Tuesday, 19 March
Ins and outs of feedlots
The Red Meat institute for Transformation and Enterprise Development will host a free webinar on the ins and outs of feedlots. The guest speaker will be Patrick Sekwatlakwatla, head of transformation at Sernick Group.
Time: 10:00 – 11:00
Venue: Online
To register for the webinar, click here.
Wednesday, 20 March
Witbank livestock sale
All types of livestock welcome!
Conditions of sale:
- Only card, cash, or immediate electronic payments day of sale
- 1% Handling fee on cash/card payments.
- Electronic transfer facilities.
- Fica documentation with registration process. All goods will be sold at a reserve price and the right exists to bid by or on behalf of the owner or auctioneer.
Time: 11:00 – 17:00
Contact details: Rocco van Rooyen 082 799 2776
Auctioneer: Henk Moller 082 086 0242
BKB North, Ermelo: 017 811 2027
Thursday, 21 – 23 March
Fijnwyn wine and food market
Fijnwyn will host one of their best festivals, the Fijwyn wine and food market where people from all walks of life could come and taste different types of wine and enjoy all kinds of food.
Time: 10:00 – 17:00
For more information: 083 335 5659/ info@shockran.co.za.
Friday, 22 – 24 March
Cannabis expo
Expect a diverse range of exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations, products, and services in the cannabis industry. From cultivation and extraction to medical applications and consumer products, The Cannabis Expo offers something for everyone interested in this rapidly growing sector. Indulge in spirited discussions, explore thousands of products, and engage with industry leaders who are shaping the future of this blossoming industry.
For more information: kendel@thecannabisexpo.co.za
Time: 10:00 – 18:00.
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