Industry study: Sustainability Report Food Processing

TIPS industry studies provide a comprehensive overview of key trends in leading industries in South Africa. They aim to provide background for policymakers and researchers, and to strengthen our understanding of current challenges and opportunities in each industry as a basis for a more strategic response.

This study examines the carbon intensity across the food processing value chain, identifying where emissions are concentrated — from upstream raw materials to downstream waste. In parallel, it evaluates the policy landscape shaping the sector’s sustainability.