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19/06/2026

Three High-Potential Products Every Maize Miller Should Evaluate

If you already process maize, your next big growth opportunity may not require new raw materials — only a new way of thinking.

By using existing grain streams differently, millers can create value-added products that meet the needs of modern consumers.

Three product categories stand out:

✅ Instant Maize Porridge
Convenient, affordable and in growing demand.

✅ Multi-Grain Breakfast Cereals
Quick to prepare, nutritious and ideal for busy households.

✅ Fortified Nutritional Meals
Designed for children, families, schools, healthcare institutions and nutrition support programmes.

These products can help millers create more value than commodity flour alone, while also strengthening brands and diversifying revenue streams.

The future of milling is not only about processing grain.
It is about creating innovative food products that improve lives.

18/06/2026

Beyond Flour

Africa needs more than food — it needs better nutrition.

Through extrusion technology, local grains and legumes can be transformed into affordable, safe and nutritious products such as instant porridges, fortified meals and school feeding products.

For millers, this creates an opportunity to move beyond flour and build value-added food brands that support both business growth and food security.

Read the full article by Prof LJ Grobler.

https://cfaminternational.com/beyond-flour-the-opportunity-to-feed-africa-nutritious-meals/

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17/06/2026

A Bag of Flour Feeds a Family. A Nutrition Brand Builds a Business.

Every milling company understands the importance of producing quality flour.

But the greatest growth opportunities may not only lie in milling more grain — they may lie in transforming flour into finished consumer products.

A bag of flour is usually sold once.
A trusted food brand can generate repeat purchases for years.

By combining milling expertise with modern food processing technologies, maize flour and other grains can be transformed into:

* Instant porridges
* Fortified nutrition products
* Children’s foods
* Breakfast cereals
* Multi-grain meals
* Healthy snacks

These products create opportunities for stronger margins, greater customer loyalty, and reduced dependence on commodity pricing.

Perhaps most importantly, branded products allow millers to build direct relationships with consumers, instead of competing only on price.

Consumers are increasingly looking for foods that solve everyday problems: convenience, nutrition, affordability, and taste.

This means the future competitive advantage of many milling businesses may not be found in producing more flour, but in creating better food products.

The journey from commodity supplier to food brand owner may be one of the most important strategic decisions a miller can make.

17/06/2026

12/06/2026

Affordable nutrition does not have to come from meat alone
As food prices rise, many families are looking for practical, affordable ways to access good nutrition.

That is where multi-grain and fortified products can make a real difference. Think:

• multi-grain porridges
• soy-enriched meals
• fortified breakfast cereals
• children’s nutrition products
• school feeding products

These products help create affordable, accessible nutrition — while also opening new opportunities for food manufacturers and millers.

11/06/2026

CFAM Technologies is proud to support the spirit of the Soccer World Cup — bringing people together through passion, teamwork, and shared excitement.

11/06/2026

Beyond flour lies the future of African milling.

As margins tighten and consumer needs evolve, extrusion gives millers the opportunity to create more value from every ton of grain. From instant porridges and breakfast cereals to fortified foods and nutritious snacks, the future is no longer only about flour — it is about innovation, nutrition, and sustainable growth. Read more in the blog.

https://cfaminternational.com/beyond-flour-why-extrusion-may-define-the-future-of-africas-milling-companies/

CFAM Technologies (Pty) Ltd developed from a research project in 1998 to an established Food Extruder technology company in Africa. Beyond flour: Why extrusion may define the future of Africa’s milling companies - CFAM International

11/06/2026

Why instant porridge is growing across Africa
Instant porridge is gaining momentum because it brings together three powerful market drivers:
✔ Convenience
✔ Nutrition
✔ Affordability

For consumers, it means a quick, nutritious meal in minutes.
For millers, it means an opportunity to move beyond traditional flour sales and participate in a growing value-added category using grains such as maize, wheat, rice, sorghum, millet, oats, and more.

More than just a product opportunity, instant porridge also has the potential to support food security and better nutrition outcomes across Africa.

10/06/2026

CFAM Technologies is excited to be attending The African Food Show.
Join us in Cape Town at the CTICC, Hall 2, Stand I09 as we connect with industry professionals and showcase solutions that support progress in food processing and extrusion technology.

We look forward to engaging with visitors, sharing insights, and being part of the conversation around the future of food manufacturing. Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)

09/06/2026

Testing in progress: CFAM Multi-Stage Belt Cooler.
Designed for efficient product cooling and dependable performance, the Multi-Stage Belt Cooler plays an important role in supporting product quality through controlled handling and cooling. This testing phase reflects the attention to detail and engineering commitment behind CFAM Technologies’ solutions.