Media coverage
Potato price decrease [News, Channel Africa]
“The price of potatoes in South Africa has decreased in the past few weeks… Adverse weather conditions earlier in the year have been blamed on lesser volume production.” To listen…
Read MorePotatoes SA tackles the triple threat of malnutrition [New, Channel Africa]
As many as 27% of South Africa’s young children are said to be stunted because of under nutrition. Now with the country celebrating National Nutrition Week from the 9th to…
Read MorePotatoes SA latches on to technology [News, kykNET]
Willie Jacobs, CEO of Potatoes South Africa, spoke with kykNET on the role of harnessing technology to propel the potato industry forward. To listen to the kykNET interview from October…
Read MorePotatoes and heart health [News, Plaas TV]
Immaculate Zinde from Potatoes SA discusses the role of potatoes in managing heart health. To view the Plaas TV / Farm TV television interview with Immaculate Zinde, Marketing Manager of…
Read MorePotatoes South Africa’s Radio Interview [News, Metro FM]
“Potatoes South Africa is a non-profit company that was established to serve, protect and promote the interests of all potato producers in South Africa. PSA has four core business units:…
Read MorePotatoes’ supply and demand (News, Caldon FM)
Jano Bezuidenhout, information specialist from Potatoes South Africa, was interviewed by Caledon FM on 16 September 2021 to talk about the current state of the industry regarding supply and demand.…
Read MoreHarvest SA magazine [News]: Sept | Oct Edition
The “Heart Mark” is the most important statement of approval for potatoes yet. The Heart Mark endorsement programme is part of ongoing efforts by the Heart and Stroke foundation to…
Read MoreFighting heart disease and strokes through the power of potatoes [News, Fresh Plaza]
“In a recent Harvard Health article, cardiologist Dr Dara K. Lee Lewis noted that in comparison with the general population, individuals suffering from cardiovascular disease were more than twice as…
Read MoreHere’s why you should eat potatoes [News, The Citizen]
“Potatoes are said to offer more potassium than any other vegetable, and even more than bananas. Potassium assists in lowering your blood pressure, which is responsible for 13% of all…
Read MoreManaging crises through public relations: Lapse in anti-dumping duties [News, CHIPS]
Over and above the ongoing engagement with International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) and key processing companies in South Africa, PSA, through the PVPF, has submitted letters to…
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