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Collaborating in pursuit of Excellence at the AB InBev Annual One Supply Chain Convention   The Ingrain team had the privilege of participating in the AB InBev Annual One Supply Chain Convention. This collaboration was an exciting opportunity to explore innovative solutions to supply chain challenges through the use of telematics while showcasing Ingrain’s capabilities to AB InBev’s supply chain leaders. Our focus was on demonstrating how leveraging capacity and telematics can enhance inventory management and drive operational efficiency. We had the opportunity to host an engaging booth where attendees could interact with our team and learn more about Ingrain’s capabilities. The event allowed us to share insights, answer questions, and build valuable relationships with industry leaders who share our passion for operational excellence. A special thank you to Mashikara Magomane, AB InBev Procurement Director, for supporting this collaboration and creating a platform for meaningful discussions and innovation. We are proud to have been invited by AB InBev, thank you for this incredible opportunity to connect, innovate, and strengthen our partnership. We look forward to continuing this collaboration, driving impactful innovations in the supply chain space. Here’s to building stronger partnerships and pioneering solutions that shape the future of supply chain! #Ingrain #OneSupplyChainConvention #Collaboration #Innovation #Telematics #ABInBev #InventoryManagement #OperationalEfficiency

As we stand on the cusp of 2025, we reflect on the incredible journey we’ve shared in 2024. This past year brought challenges that tested our resilience and triumphs that ignited our ambition to aim even higher. Thank you to the Ingrain Champions, our customers, suppliers and partners for your steadfast support and dedication. Together we built a strong foundation for a future driven by innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Wishing you a festive season filled with joy, peace, and meaningful moments with loved ones. May the New Year bring endless opportunities and shared successes. Let’s make 2025 extraordinary, and touch even more lives together!

Ingrain Celebrates Excellence at the Annual Top Grain Awards Ingrain hosted the Top Grain Awards on the 4th of December, the event this year was fittingly themed: ‘Breaking Barriers’ and it was a celebration of those who break boundaries and breakthrough to continue to touch lives and bring value to Ingrain. We recognised some very special members of our Ingrain family who have dedicated themselves to this organisation, year after year, milestone after milestone, with long service awards ranging from 20 to an incredible 35 years of service.   We honoured all the nominees of our Top Grain Recognition and Rewards programme and herewith a special congratulations to the winners of our special categories: Catalyst Award Winner: Tamzen Albertyn Continuous Improvement Award Winner: Estie Matthee Touching Lives Award Winner: Thandi Nene We also give a high 5 to the following individuals and teams that outperformed in their area of expertise: Braam Olivier Samson Mangole and Lawrence Mabililale Maria Tladi Pauline Jacobs and Nomfundo Sithole The William Mzamo Safety and Wellbeing Award went to Thapelo Maimela for his efforts in championing safety at our Kliprivier mill.   And lastly we crowned the best of the best, the individual and team who truly went above and beyond. The TopGrain Individual Winner of the year went to Tshepiso Tlokolo and the TopGrain Team of the year went to the Bellville Boiler house team!   The celebration was filled with the ‘magic’ of outstanding individuals and teams who have achieved greatness in spite of the obstacles that stood in their way – they broke boundaries. Congratulations to all our nominees and winners. You are indeed ‘Top Grain’!    

It is the final day of Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai and your last chance to visit us in Hall 7 at stand #736. Michelle Strauss, Executive Brand and Communication: Consumer Industries and Nkuli Khanyeza, Ingrain Executive for Marketing and Sales are representing Ingrain at this pivotal event in the F&B Manufacturing Industry and they are not only interacting with customers at our stand, but have also had the opportunity to engage with evolving trends in the global food ingredient industry. For more information visit www.ingrainsa.com

Day 2 of Gulfood Manufacturing at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, kicks off today. In the spirit of innovation and giving our customers an interactive experience, visitors to our stand have the opportunity to make their own energy drink and instant custard, using our innovative products. Come and visit us in Hall 7, stand #736, where we are exhibiting with our trading partner, MSI FOOD FZE. For more information visit www.ingrainsa.com

The Ingrain Sales and Marketing team is participating in the landmark 10th Edition of Gulfood Manufacturing 2024 from 5-7 November at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai. We are excited to be a part of the event, which has garnered a reputation for showcasing products, services and solutions that are moving the Food and Beverage Manufacturing Industry forward. This year has been a critical one for the manufacturing food chain and exhibitors will be unveiling the next era of food manufacturing, digital adoption and breakthrough innovations. We will be displaying product samples and fun application kits that customers can take away with them. We will be exhibiting with MSI FOOD FZE again this year, and you can find us in the same location in Hall 7, stand #736. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information visit www.ingrainsa.com

GCEO Roadshow makes stops at the Meyerton and Kliprivier Mills Barloworld Limited Group CEO, Dominic Sewela visited Ingrain’s Meyerton and Kliprivier mills on Friday 25 October. The last GCEO roadshow was three months ago and this visit afforded him the opportunity to gauge how things have progressed at these two sites in the ensuing period. He was accompanied by Consumer Industries CEO, Chris Wierenga, as well as members of the executive team. Meyerton Mill was the first stop and the delegation spent the morning at the facility viewing the lab, effluent plant and boiler house. They also got to engage with the management team at the mill on progress in terms of the CAPEX which needs to be deployed as well as future returns. The afternoon was spent at Kliprivier Mill where our Group CEO also got to visit key areas at the facility including the lab, engineering workshop, upgraded kitchen and the effluent tank where work was recently completed. The tour also made a stop to view the maize sampling process at the mill and to get a sense of the old process in relation to a new capital projects initiative which is being introduced.    The consensus from our Group CEO at the end of both visits, is that the progress made at both Kliprivier and Meyerton in the last three months is commendable. He congratulated Chris Wierenga and the management teams at the two mills on their dedication and motivation as they have actively demonstrated their commitment to moving the business forward and achieving Ingrain’s strategic goals in 2025 and beyond.

Happy Heritage Day from the Ingrain family! At Ingrain, the unique heritage and backgrounds of our company and employees across our areas of operation shape how we touch lives and make a world of difference! #HeritageDay2024 #Ingrain

Barloworld GCEO Roadshow wraps up at the Ingrain Bellville Mill   Barloworld Limited Group CEO, Dominic Sewela concluded his GCEO Roadshow of Ingrain’s facilities yesterday with a visit to the Bellville Mill. As with his other stops on the roadshow, he did a thorough tour of the facility and engaged in lengthy discussions with the mill staff and management. They discussed ways in which people can work smarter, not harder, with staff having the opportunity to proffer ideas.   Dominic Sewela emphasised the collective responsibility that employees have to make the business a success and the workplace better, not just in terms of physical, but also psychological safety. He said that hearing about the changes that have been made at the mill was one thing, but seeing them in action was powerful. He commended employees and management on the culture shift brought about by the Barloworld Business System (BBS), which demonstrated how staff have embraced the concept of continuous improvement and the positive impact this has had on production efficiency and ultimately, customer service. Well done to the team at Bellville Mill for ensuring the GCEO Roadshow ended on a high note!    

Barloworld Limited Group CEO visits Ingrain’s Kliprivier and Meyerton Mills on his Roadshow Dominic Sewela, Barloworld Group CEO, visited Ingrain’s Kliprivier and Meyerton mills on the 11th of July as part of his Ingrain GCEO Roadshow. Kgaugelo Kgomari, the Group CEO’s Chief of Staff, Chris Wierenga CEO: Consumer Industries and leaders from the Ingrain Executive team formed part of the delegation on the second day of the roadshow, which saw them engage in insightful discussions with staff and management at both mills. They got to see in person the dramatic positive impact that the Barloworld Business System (BBS) has had at both facilities and Dominic Sewela congratulated the management teams at the mills for their leadership, and the employees, for embracing the BBS culture of continuous improvement, which has resulted in noticeable improvements in processes and efficiencies. He remarked that we exist to serve our customers and that the daily efforts of the staff at the mills to do so, was truly commendable. He also thanked Chris Wierenga CEO: Consumer Industries, for always leading by example and for his unwavering commitment to ensuring Ingrain works towards achieving both its short-term and long-term goals. The GCEO Roadshow concludes this week with a walkthrough of the Bellville Mill.