CEOCO’s Food Safety Team has recently undergone Food Safety Training to ensure that all team members are up to date with the latest changes in the FSSC 22000 management system.

By having a competent Food Safety Team, CEOCO can ensure that the product provided to its clients are of the highest quality and safe.

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Transforming sunflower production sustainably


The Russia-Ukraine war has had a major impact on the local farming industry, with the cost of fertilisers and fuel increasing drastically since the start of the conflict. Disruptions in global food supply chains and the skyrocketing price of sunflower oil further reflect the pressure experienced over the past months. At farm level, sunflower seed production plays an important role as an ideal crop within the grain farmer crop production and crop rotation system, especially in the warmer and drier areas of the Free State, North West and Limpopo.

Sunflower seeds are also an important food source in South Africa – the seeds are pressed and crushed for their oil, which is primarily used as cooking oil in many local households. The extraction process of oil from seed results in sunflower meal, or sunflower oilcake, which is a valuable by-product in the feed industry. It is a powerful and excellent protein source used in the formulation of livestock feed.

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CEOCO Memberships

It is with pride that CEOCO is a member of the following institutions:

  • AFMA (Animal Feed Manufacturers Association) : Associate Member
  • SACOTA (South African Cereals and Oilseeds Trade association)
  • SAOPA (South African Oil Seed Processors association) of which Mr. Peter Lovelace (CEOCO Director) is the Vice Chairperson.
  • OAC (Oil Seeds Advisory Committee) of which Mr. Peter Lovelace is an elected member.

Get Inducted

Central Edible Oils (Pty) Ltd requires all persons visiting the CEOCO premises to first be inducted, before access to the premises will be granted. Please review the options below to determine which induction best suites you.

Sustainable Growth

CEOCO has embarked on a journey to grow our business while reducing our overall environmental impact and only through partnering with Farmers will sustainable and profitable growth be achievable.

The CEOCO Sustainable System Kit has been designed to assist Farmers to establish sustainable agriculture programs and practices. The Sustainable Agriculture Code combines guidance and compilation of best practice examples from our commitment to sustainable agriculture.


Sunflowers symbolise loyalty and longevity!
Sonneblomme is ‘n simbool van lojaliteit en langlewendheid!
Sunflowers symbolise loyalty and longevity!
Sonneblomme is ‘n simbool van lojaliteit en langlewendheid!