SP-1 Maize Mill: The ideal start-up mill
Start your very own profitable business producing maize meal with Roff’s SP-1 Milling Machine and compromise on reliability or quality.
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Explore topics and tips related to maize production, maize milling, entrepreneurship, the marketing of maize meal and many more. Let’s unlock the world of maize milling for you – happy reading!
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Making money from maize in Africa
This blog takes a look at why producing maize meal in Africa is a sound business opportunity, the challenges faced by African producers, and some of the corrective measures that...
Jan Jordaan |
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6 Tips for writing an effective executive summary
The executive summary is often the most read, and therefore the most important, part of a business plan
Jan Jordaan |
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Why new businesses fail: Top 5 pitfalls
We look at five of the problems small and medium scale startups could face, and how to work around them
Jan Jordaan |
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Want to start a maize milling business in Africa?
Starting a business in Africa comes with a host of unique challenges. A maize milling business is no exception.
Jan Jordaan |
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Maize Milling challenges facing entrepreneurs
Maize milling challenges facing entrepreneurs, our latest blog looks at some common problems to consider when entering the maize milling industry.
Jan Jordaan |
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The practicalities of starting a maize milling business
Understand the feasibility considerations of the industry you’re entering, including securing start-up capital and determining your ROI or profitability.
Jan Jordaan |
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Learn more: Roff's popular SP-1 mill
We have relaunched the popular Roff SP-1 mill, ideal for a startup entrepreneur who does not want to compromise on reliability or quality.
Koot Jordaan |
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Crop share farming: a way forward for subsistence farmers?
Crop share farming can be beneficial for subsistence farmers, helping them to farm on a bigger and profitable scale, ultimately driving food security.
Jan Jordaan |
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5 Steps to starting a small-scale maize milling business
The popular and affordable ROFF SP-1 small scale maize milling machine with superior extraction rates gives you increased profitability.
Jan Jordaan |
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When the numbers add up - a South African maize milling success story
The R-70 maize milling plant was designed with the maize meal entrepreneur in mind and was the choice of Josua Pietersen when he started his maize mill.
Jan Jordaan |
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The ideal maize meal mill for community milling
Roff’s hard-working Posho Maize Milling Machine with simplified roller milling technology is the ideal maize mill for community milling.
Jan Jordaan |
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5 tips for entrepreneurs writing a business plan
Writing a solid business plan is the first step toward building a successful maize milling business. In this blog, we share 5 practical tips to help entrepreneurs create a focused,...
Jan Jordaan |
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Maize meal fortification compliance in 2025: A hands‑on guide for sub‑Saharan millers
Staying compliant with maize meal fortification regulations in 2025 is essential for millers across sub-Saharan Africa. This hands-on guide outlines the latest requirements, practical steps for implementation, and how small...
Koot Jordaan |
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Moisture control for community maize millers
Quality control plays an important role in every stage of the production of maize products, from intake to packing. This is also true for community millers, since their customers are...
Jan Jordaan |
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How to maximise maize meal shelf life
Learn what really controls maize meal shelf life—moisture, fat, temperature, packaging and fortification—and get practical steps to prevent spoilage, stay compliant and protect profits in your maize or community mill.
Jan Jordaan |
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Why maize fortification matters
Discover how fortifying maize meal fights hidden hunger across Africa and how Roff’s Vitamin Doser makes dosing effortless.
Koot Jordaan |
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Roff expands into Zambia to serve sub-Saharan Africa
Roff Milling Zambia opened its doors on 13 March 2025! This new Roff Milling branch located in Kitwe, Zambia, is set to connect our client base in sub-Saharan Africa with...
Jan Jordaan |
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Buffalo Millers: Built for Success
Buffalo Millers in Eldoret, Kenya is the culmination of the hard work, dedication and savvy business instincts of Evans Killy, who has built his maize milling business into one of...
Jan Jordaan |
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Make grit milling work for you with Roff
Widely used by the food and brewing industry in a varying range of products, maize grits can unlock a lucrative business opportunity for millers. Roff Milling offers various maize mills...
Koot Jordaan |
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Drought: An opportunity for community millers who upgrade?
Droughts in Africa are not just isolated events; they often occur in cycles, influenced by phenomena like El Niño. The continent faces various natural disasters, including floods, earthquakes, and wildfires,...
Jan Jordaan |
