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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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!
Africa’s food security amid global turmoil
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Yarona Milling – from humble beginnings to maize milling success
From just 350 kg/hour to over 35 tons/hour, Yarona Milling’s journey is a testament to vision, persistence, and the right technology. Discover how this family-run business in South Africa scaled...
Jan Jordaan |
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The maize milling value chain in Africa
The maize milling value chain is an intricate web that highlights the importance of different stages and players in the maize industry. From the cultivation of maize with vital inputs...
Charl Marais |
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Exchanging rugby glory for milling success – The Rossgro Milling story
Former Springbok and member of the 1995 Rugby World Cup winning squad, Chris Rossouw, has also made a name for himself away from the rugby field: as a maize milling...
Jan Jordaan |
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SAFEX: A maize miller's guide to managing raw material risk
Introduction Discover the power of the South African Futures Exchange (SAFEX) in managing raw material risks for maize millers. This blog post delves into how SAFEX operates, its advantages, and...
Thys Claassens |
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Roff DGX Degerminator Delivers real ROI
Since its unveiling at Nampo 2022, the patented Roff DGX 155/175 Degerminator has been extensively tested and is performing better than ever. We now have the statistics to prove that the Roff...
Koot Jordaan |
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Grades of maize meal in Africa: an overview for entrepreneurs
In Africa and other regions, maize meal comes in various categories based on factors like maize type, milling process, and final product quality. This article will discuss these maize meal...
Charl Marais |
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Risk management in maize milling
Every industry has certain risks that have to be managed in order for the business to succeed and be profitable. In this blog, Charl Marais, Managing Director: Roff Milling, shares important...
Charl Marais |
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Roff Switches to Solar
This blog offers a few insights Roff gathered along its solar journey, which might be of use to maize millers also considering going the solar route.
Charl Marais |
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Maize milling processes and terms explained
A simple explanation of how a maize mill works and the processes that can take place during the production of maize meal and bran.
Koot Jordaan |
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Market overview: maize production in Kenya
Maize is the most widely grown crop in sub-Saharan Africa, and is a staple food for roughly 50% of the population. As such, it’s critical to ensuring food security on...
Jan Jordaan |
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Mycotoxins: The danger lurking in our food?
In this article we give an overview of this deadly mould that also attacks maize and produces the dangerous mycotoxin, aflatoxin. We look at ways of minimising the risk from exposure to...
Jan Jordaan |
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Market overview: maize meal production in South Africa
Maize is the most widely grown crop in sub-Saharan Africa and is a staple food for an estimated 50% of the population, therefore critical to ensuring food security on the continent.
Koot Jordaan |
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Roff unveils a patented Degerminator and higher capacity pre-cleaner
Bothaville, Free State – Roff Milling took the opportunity presented by the return of Grain SA NAMPO Harvest Day 2022 to unveil two newcomers to the ever expanding Roff product...
Koot Jordaan |
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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 |
