Happy Earth People
| Business Location: | Urban |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Branch: | City of Cape Town |
| Business Start Date: | |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Manufacturing of plant based pasta, biscuits and other food items.
Challenges/Needs:
One of the key challenges for a growing company is the cost of maintaining compliance with food quality standards.
The following challenge was identified:
o Lack of FSSC 22000 certification
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
The client approached Sedfa City of Cape Town Branch for assistance in her business. As an existing of Sedfa client the allocated Business Advisor conducted an assessment on the business. The aim of the diagnostic assessment is to determine the gaps in the business then assist the client in closing those gaps by implementing various interventions.
The following interventions were implemented:
o FSSC 22000 certification.
The following interventions were implemented:
o FSSC 22000 certification.
Outcome Details:
The following result was achieved: Revenue increased from R5 383 861.49 to R5 743 623.63, an increase of 7%.
The number of employees increased from 8 to 10.
The number of employees increased from 8 to 10.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
The funding has been instrumental in achieving our food-safety goals, allowing us to upgrade systems and meet certification standards.
It’s given us the resources to train our team and ensure our products stay
consistently safe and high-quality.”
It’s given us the resources to train our team and ensure our products stay
consistently safe and high-quality.”
