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Diane Dodd

Rooibos tea, the treasure of South Africa

In the small towns of Nieuwoudtville, Clanwilliam, Citrusdal and Piketberg, rooibos tea is grown on plantations and provides jobs to around 5000 people in the area. Currently it generates an annual turnover of €35 million, and has been commercially processed since the 1930’s. The Cederberg region is known for its

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25 March 2014
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Diane Dodd

UNESCO congratulates IGCAT

The Assistant Director-General for Culture of UNESCO, Francesco Bandarin, has congratulated IGCAT on its recent creation. IGCAT aims to promote food experiences as a component of living heritage. In a letter addressed to IGCAT, both the Director and President are invited to a meeting with the Chief of Intangible Culture

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25 March 2014
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