20tpd edible cooking oil refinery production plant in cape town
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • 20tpd edible cooking oil refinery production plant in cape town
  • When did canola become a viable crop in South Africa?
  • Believe it or not, canola only became established as a viable crop here in 1996, when SOILL (Southern Oil Pty Ltd) opened the doors of its canola oil refinery in Swellendam. Apart from a dip during and after the Western Cape drought of 2015-2017, the industry has grown immensely.
  • How much money has been invested to produce margarine & other edible oils?
  • About R1.5bn has been invested to produce margarine and other edible oils,¡± Ellenson said. Plans are unde rway to ensure more land is acquired to enable local communities to be involved in the production of raw materials, such as sunflower seed and soya beans, required by the plant.
  • Does South Africa Import canola oil?
  • SOILL said that while South Africa predominantly relied on domestically-produced canola oil, the country remained a net importer of all fats and oils. ¡°This means that South Africa does not produce sufficient product for its demand, and is reliant on imports.