The Food and Beverage Sector Report provides a comprehensive analysis of global, African and South African food systems, with a focus on primary agriculture, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), and fishing and aquaculture. The report examines key structural trends – including supply chain vulnerabilities, food price pressures and the role of emerging markets – and benchmarks the Western Cape's performance within these broader contexts. It highlights the province's growing agricultural and agri-processing output, its globally competitive fishing industry supported by the Benguela Current, and the significant opportunity presented by aquaculture expansion.