SIZA Connect Newsletter

The months ahead offer valuable opportunities to learn, connect, and engage with SIZA through a series of events and training webinars designed to support producers, packhouses, and stakeholders across social and environmental compliance. These sessions will provide practical guidance on key topics such as legislation, SAQ completion, and navigating the MySIZA platform, while interactive supplier… Continue reading What’s Coming Up: SIZA Events and Training

As global supply chains place increasing emphasis on ethical and sustainable practices, buyers are expecting suppliers to demonstrate strong audit readiness. Being well prepared for social and environmental audits is no longer something to leave to the last minute – it is a critical part of business planning that builds buyer confidence and protects market… Continue reading Plan Ahead for Audit Success

Many SIZA subscribers are already familiar with GLOBALG.A.P. (AGRAYA) audits through IFA certification, but there’s sometimes confusion about what GLOBALG.A.P. visibility as part of a SIZA subscription is and why it’s a separate subscription option. GLOBALG.A.P. visibility is not another audit, and it isn’t a fee that SIZA profits from. Rather, it provides the option… Continue reading Understanding GLOBALG.A.P. Visibility for SIZA Subscribers

The Sustainability Initiative of South Africa (SIZA) was established in 2008 in response to growing global demand for ethical and sustainable agricultural practices in South Africa. Initially focused on fair labour standards, SIZA was created to support fresh fruit farms, packhouses, and processing facilities in meeting both local legislation and international market expectations. From the… Continue reading Building Confidence in South Africa’s Ethical and Sustainable Supply Chains

Preparing for a Smooth Start to the New Year As a continuous improvement programme, SIZA emphasises that compliance is an ongoing journey, one that extends throughout the holiday season. This doesn’t mean businesses must constantly implement new requirements. Instead, it highlights the importance of maintaining consistent practices, whether during peak operations or quieter periods. Whether… Continue reading Compliance Doesn’t Take a Holiday

The SIZA team has recently noticed an increase in users experiencing login difficulties on the MySIZA Platform. In most cases, these issues can be resolved quickly, often without needing assistance from the support team. To save time and get you back online faster, follow the simple steps below: Double-check your login details Ensure you use… Continue reading Having Trouble Logging into Your MySIZA Account? Here’s How to Get Back Online Quickly

Tackling Increased Consumption and Waste During the Festive Period in Agriculture The festive season is often viewed as a time filled with abundance, whether it be food, gifts, family gatherings, travel, or, for some, production during peak season. This time of the year is marked by elevated agricultural production and consumption for several summer commodities.… Continue reading It’s the holidays! But does this mean we should be wasteful?

Importance of water in South African agriculture Water is one of the globe’s most valuable resources, particularly in drought-prone agricultural hubs like South Africa. This is because both the quality and quantity of water directly affect all organisms, ecosystems, and biological processes, including agricultural production and sustainability. Furthermore, according to code requirement 3.1 of the… Continue reading Water Stewardship and Climate Resilience during the Summer Months

Climate change poses significant challenges to agriculture in South Africa, affecting crop growth, productivity, and quality across all commodities. Rising temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, and more frequent extreme weather events are disrupting traditional cultivation practices, threatening food security and livelihoods. Temperature fluctuations remain one of the most significant challenges, as many crops are highly sensitive to… Continue reading Climate Change and Agriculture in South Africa: Challenges and Solutions

What is important when we talk about responsibilities toward seasonal and foreign labour in South African agriculture? For the majority of agricultural suppliers, the peak season typically occurs during harvests, when packhouses and processing facilities are operating at full capacity. For many South African farms and suppliers, seasonal workers are utilised during this time, and… Continue reading Ethical Employment Practices during Peak Season: Make SIZA a Lifestyle, Not Just a Compliance Initiative.