Abstract
The globe has been subjected to an unprecedented health challenge in the form of COVID-19, indiscriminately impacting the global economy, global supply chains, and nations. The resolution of this unprecedented challenge does not seem to be in the short-term horizon but rather something the globe has to live with. Initial data provides for some insights on responses, precautions, and sustainability protocols and processes. The Food and Beverages Manufacturing sector in South Africa (SA) and globally is an expeditious respondent to the COVID-19 challenge. Food is essential for human existence, but the food value chain is subjected to significant COVID-19 risks. The Food and Beverage Sector Education and Training Authority is responsible for skills development in the Food and Beverages (FoodBev) Manufacturing Sector in South Africa and seeks to quantify Foodbev sustainability. This research paper reviews global literature, performs a high-level knowledge classification, with the aim of expedited awareness, knowledge sharing, and most importantly, quantification of an expedited response, within the FoodBev Manufacturing sector in SA. The research is contextualized via a SA sector-based instrument deployment and data analysis. The paper provides insights into COVID-19 impact, adaptations, and responses in the SA Food and Beverages Manufacturing sector.
Highlights
In the context of the global economy, food is key to consumer confidence, global peace, and personal sustenance
As the Food and Beverages Manufacturing sector provides the essential service of food, a significant portion of businesses remained open in South Africa (SA) during the lockdown period with the exception of the alcohol manufacturers and distributors
Sampling considerations include the fact that the food and beverage sector in SA comprises some 11,000 companies, of which 93% are SMME’s and around 700 companies provide Work Skills Plans (WSP) to the Food and Manufacturing Sector Authority (SETA)
Summary
In the context of the global economy, food is key to consumer confidence, global peace, and personal sustenance. Maintaining the movement of food through the global supply chain is essential for sustaining life. There is an overwhelming global response to the COVID-19 virus with Food and Beverage Sector sustainability a key challenge. As the Food and Beverages Manufacturing sector provides the essential service of food, a significant portion of businesses remained open in South Africa (SA) during the lockdown period with the exception of the alcohol manufacturers and distributors. There are disruptions to the global and local supply chain impacting the production of food. The COVID-19 response time and the knowledge base for preparing the sector in SA is fundamental
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