November 2022

Die SIZA Opkomende Produsente Nakomings-program wat daarop toegespits is om opkomende produsente te ontwikkel, is ‘n noodsaaklike deel van SIZA se betrokkenheid om te verseker dat produsente aangemoedig en gelei word om hul reis na nakoming en selfstandigheid aan te pak. Die doelwitte van hierdie program is om opkomende produsente te ondersteun, hulle proses van… Continue reading SIZA nakomingsprogram vir opkomende produsente

The Emerging Grower Compliance programme is an essential part of SIZA’s involvement in ensuring that producers are encouraged and guided to embark on their journey towards compliance and self-sustainability. The goals of this programme are to support emerging growers, facilitate and encourage their compliance journey, and enable these growers to access local and global markets.… Continue reading SIZA compliance program for developing producers

Oudits is al etlike jare ‘n katalisator om volhoubare verbetering te verseker in die wêreldwye verskaffings-ketting. Die aantal bevindinge in die werkplek is verminder deur ‘n beginsel om voortdurende verbetering te dryf en gereelde evaluasies te doen om vordering te meet. Oudits op plase, pakhuise, verwerkingsfasiliteite en ander werkplekke het ‘n objektiewe meting verskaf om… Continue reading SIZA se ‘Best Practice’ Program

The audit process has been a catalyst for driving sustainable change in the global supply chain for a number of years as the number of workplace violations have been reduced through the principle of driving continuous improvement. The completion of audits on farms, packhouses, processing facilities and in the workplace in general have provided an… Continue reading SIZA Best Practice Programme

Due to a multitude of risks within each business, it is crucial that we understand how important it becomes for a buyer, based locally or globally, to have an assessment of a business’s risks and what it has done or could still be done to improve or mitigate those risks. As part of this understanding… Continue reading What is the value of auditors to the South African Agricultural export industry?

As gevolg van ‘n verskeidenheid risiko’s binne ons besighede, is dit van kardinale belang dat ons verstaan hoe belangrik dit vir ‘n koper word, of dit nou plaaslik of wêreldwyd is, om ‘n beoordeling van ‘n besigheid se risiko’s te hê en te verstaan wat gedoen is of gedoen kan word om daardie risiko’s te… Continue reading Wat is die waarde van ouditeure vir die landou uitvoerbedryf in Suid-Afrika?

Indien u ‘n uitvoer produsent is, is die antwoord op hierdie vraag ‘n beklemtoonde ‘JA’. As ‘n produsent is u uiteindelik verantwoordelik vir die implementering en besluit rondom die ouditprogram wat jou besigheid teen ge-oudit gaan word. Daar is ‘n paar aspekte om te oorweeg en in ag te neem, wanneer ‘n ouditprogram gekies moet… Continue reading Vra u koper / uitvoerder / invoerder vir ‘n ouditbrief / sertifikaat om te sien of u besigheid voldoen aan die sosiale (etiese) of omgewingsvereistes?

For most producers in South Africa involved in the export trade, the answer to this question is a resounding ‘YES’. With producers being ultimately responsible for the implementation and selection of the audit programme to be undertaken, there are a few aspects to consider and take into consideration when making this decision. This will ultimately… Continue reading Is your buyer / exporter/ importer asking you for a social or environmental audit compliance letter / certificate?

Many South African farmers agree that our planet is under stress and that we need to invest in alternative systems to reduce our negative impact on the environment. There are various things you can do as a business owner to make your company more environmentally friendly and sustainable. Composting, recycling, implementing energy-efficient lighting and appliances,… Continue reading Going Green with your Business… Because There Is No PLANet B