South Africa’s oldest food producer under siege for factory shutdown in rich Western Cape town

• Premier Foods' factory shutdown in Tulbagh, South Africa, is due to declining global demand and rising input costs.
• The factory supports 250 year-round jobs and up to 2,200 seasonal positions, with the closure expected to affect fruit growers, farm workers, and local businesses.
• The Western Cape government is urging Premier Foods to appear before the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism to account for the decision and explore alternative solutions.