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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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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6 ways to increase your maize mill's capacity and profitability
If you want to grow and succeed in maize milling, you need to mill close to the maximum capacity that your mill will allow, but you need to ensure that...
Koot Jordaan |
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Maize meal quality checks #3: Granulation test
In the third of the Roff success guide series about elementary product quality checks, Roff explains the granulation test.
Tony Elliot |
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Maize meal quality checks #1: Moisture content testing
Moisture content plays a crucial role in the quality, shelf life and safety of maize meal. In this blog, we explore why testing for moisture is essential, how it affects...
Tony Elliot |
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Maize meal quality checks #2: Specks & cooking
Large mills have fully equipped laboratories where routine quality checks are carried out. However, the small miller cannot afford to equip and run such a laboratory, and therefore needs an...
Charl Marais |
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Maize meal quality checks #4: Oil check
In the last of the Roff success guide series about elementary product quality checks, Roff explains the oil check.
Tony Elliot |
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Africa’s food security amid global turmoil
As Africa faces intensifying hunger in 2025, the biggest threats to food security no longer come from global markets — but from within. From internal conflicts and climate shocks to...
Jan Jordaan |
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Maize milling food safety: key steps
When it comes to running a successful milling business, food safety isn’t optional—it’s essential. In today’s market, consumers demand safe, clean food, and a single contamination incident can cost you...
Jan Jordaan |
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Maize meal fortification compliance guide 2025
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 |
