One important branch of RCL Foods, a well-known food manufacturer in South Africa, is RCL Foods Sugar & Milling. Producing sugar, flour, and animal feed, this segment is essential to the nation’s food and agricultural sectors.
Overview of RCL Foods Sugar & Milling
The Sugar & Milling division consists of three core business units:
- Sugar – Produces raw and refined sugar primarily under the Selati brand, one of South Africa’s most well-known sugar brands.
- Milling – Manufactures flour and maize meal, supplying bakeries and food producers across the country.
- Animal Feed – Produces a range of feeds for poultry, dairy, and livestock under brands like Epol and Molatek.
Sugar Operations
- RCL Foods owns sugar mills and plantations in key regions like KwaZulu-Natal.
- The company controls the sugar production process from cane growing to refining and distribution.
- Selati sugar is widely used in homes, bakeries, and industrial food production.
Milling Operations
- Produces wheat and maize flour, which are essential for baked goods and other staple foods.
- Supplies major retailers, bakeries, and food manufacturers.
- Operates large-scale milling facilities to meet South Africa’s demand for flour-based products.
Animal Feed Operations
- Produces high-quality animal feeds for different livestock categories.
- Helps improve livestock health and productivity through scientifically formulated feeds.
- Serves both commercial farms and small-scale farmers.
Sustainability & Challenges
- RCL Foods is focused on sustainable agriculture and reducing its carbon footprint.
- The sugar industry in South Africa faces challenges, including fluctuating sugar prices, competition from imports, and climate-related risks.
- The company has invested in renewable energy projects and water conservation initiatives to improve efficiency.