netherlands factory offer sunflower seed oil mill in south africa

   
netherlands factory offer sunflower seed oil mill in south africa
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • netherlands factory offer sunflower seed oil mill in south africa
  • 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.
  • Where is sunflower seed oil processed?
  • The processing and refining takes place in either Gauteng or KwaZulu-Natal near Durban harbour. The refined sunflower seed oil can then be exported from Durban harbour. In South Africa sunflower seed oil is mainly used for human consumption.
  • 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.
  • How much sunflower seed oil is produced in South Africa?
  • Over the past three years South Africa produced around 300 000 tons of sunflower seed oil (SAGIS, 2011). According to a report on the Manufacturing of Oil and Animal Fat in South Africa by Who Owns Whom (Pty) Ltd the current processing capacity for sunflower seed is 1 442 000 ¨C 1 522 000 ton.