About 300 producers would have no alternative market for their fruit should the Ashton facility in the Western Cape closeTin cans, of which Tiger Brands uses about 350-million a year, are becoming more expensive thanks to a rise in the price of the base metals used to make them, as well as increases in shipping costs to get the product here. File photo.
In operation for more than 70 years to supply fruit for the Koo brand, as well as international brands such as Silverleaf and GoldReef, Tiger Brands has over the past two years been struggling to secure a buyer for the Langeberg-based factory. “It is anticipated that the consultation process with affected employees will be completed within 60 days,” Tiger said.
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Farmers fear fallout of Tiger Brands’ looming closure of canning factoryAbout 300 producers would have no alternative market for their fruit should the Ashton factory in the Western Cape close. I really hope and pray for this situation as many jobs will be lost. Many farms will be in dire straits. Hopefully an invention of some sort could rescue this situation. Very critical news. Can a huge recycling drive not save this ? South Africa needs to up there game in reusable items. Create a lid for these tins ....... people should be encouraged to clean the tins and return them for recycling. In every negative situation lies an opportunity to reinvent PhalaPhalaFarm
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Farmers fear fallout of Tiger Brands’ looming closure of canning factoryAbout 300 producers would have no alternative market for their fruit should the Ashton factory in the Western Cape close. I really hope and pray for this situation as many jobs will be lost. Many farms will be in dire straits. Hopefully an invention of some sort could rescue this situation. Very critical news. Can a huge recycling drive not save this ? South Africa needs to up there game in reusable items. Create a lid for these tins ....... people should be encouraged to clean the tins and return them for recycling. In every negative situation lies an opportunity to reinvent PhalaPhalaFarm
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