sunflowers sunflower oil processing plant mill in johannesburg

   
sunflowers sunflower oil processing plant mill in johannesburg
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • sunflowers sunflower oil processing plant mill in johannesburg
  • Which companies crush sunflower seed in South Africa?
  • In South Africa, the main crushers of sunflower seed are Nola Industries, Epic and Epko. Pressing plants with relatively smaller crushing capacity in the country are Sealake Industries, Elangeni Oil & cake Mills and Capital Oil Mills.
  • When was sunflower grown in South Africa?
  • Sunflower is grown in South Africa since the beginning of the previous century (Department of Agriculture, 1957b). By 1947 the production reached 41 000 t and by 1951 it was 63 000 t. The production steadily increased to 254 081 t in 1982 and 591 469 t in 1991 (Oilseeds Board, 1992).
  • What are the uses of sunflower seeds in South Africa?
  • The seeds are used for oil, bird seed and human consumption. Sunflower oil is used in food preparation, for biofuel, cosmetics and skin care products. The meal and cake are used for animal feed. Production is suitable for many South African climatic conditions as the plants are drought tolerant.
  • Does South Africa have a sunflower industry?
  • FERDI MEYER and GERHARD VAN DER BURGH, both from the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy Over the past two decades, the South African sunflower industry has been characterised by volatile production levels with virtually no real growth while domestic demand for oilcake and vegetable oil has increased by approximately 40%.