From Milk to Magic: Celebrating South Africa’s Woman in Dairy
Zanell van der Nist, cheese maker at Kleinkraal Suiwel
When Zanell van der Nist resigned from her corporate job at
a large manufacturing company in Pretoria three years ago, she had no plans to
become a cheese maker. Her intention was simply to spend more time with her
husband Deon, their children and grandchildren, and enjoy a slower pace of life
on their farm in Brits…
Helen McDougall
Kay-Marie Swart
Tanya Chicken
From farmers, artisans and food scientists to processors and business leaders, women are playing important roles across the South African dairy industry. Among them is Helen McDougall, CEO of Woodlands Dairy, one of the country’s leading dairy processors and the company behind the popular First Choice brand…
South Africa has a long-standing love affair with dairy, and milk production is one of the country’s largest agricultural sectors. There are well over a million dairy cattle in the pastures, producing more than 3 billion litres of milk annually to meet the needs of South African consumers. In addition, it is estimated that the dairy industry provides employment for around 80 000 South Africans on farms and at dairy production facilities, and many of these are women.
There’s good reason why the South African Food-based dietary guidelines recommend that dairy should be enjoyed every day as part of a balanced diet. From fresh milk and cheese to maas and yoghurt, dairy foods are an affordable source of high-quality protein, calcium and other essential nutrients that support health across every stage of life.
Helen McDougall
From farmers, artisans and food scientists to processors and business leaders, women are playing important roles across the South African dairy industry. Among them is Helen McDougall, CEO of Woodlands Dairy, one of the country’s leading dairy processors and the company behind the popular First Choice brand…
Kay-Marie Swart
South Africa has a long-standing love affair with dairy, and milk production is one of the country’s largest agricultural sectors. There are well over a million dairy cattle in the pastures, producing more than 3 billion litres of milk annually to meet the needs of South African consumers. In addition, it is estimated that the dairy industry provides employment for around 80 000 South Africans on farms and at dairy production facilities, and many of these are women.
Tanya Chicken
There’s good reason why the South African Food-based dietary guidelines recommend that dairy should be enjoyed every day as part of a balanced diet. From fresh milk and cheese to maas and yoghurt, dairy foods are an affordable source of high-quality protein, calcium and other essential nutrients that support health across every stage of life.