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23 Sep 2021

Industry Thermometer results reveal long-term impact of unrest in July

Recent data released by Skynamo’s Industry Thermometer has revealed that the looting and civil unrest which took place in July is having a long-term impact on local businesses. This is following previously recorded signs of strong sales growth which were heading towards pre-pandemic figures. The Skynamo Industry Thermometer is a free-to-access resource that benchmarks industry...
15 Sep 2021

The state of private label in South Africa

South Africa’s private label sector has continued its upward trajectory amidst the age of lockdowns and an altered consumer reality. This according to a NielsenIQ analysis which shows that the PL sector now commands 24.3% of total basket* value sales in South Africa which equates to R71-Billion in annual sales (12-months to end May 2021)....
26 Jul 2021

Afriplex presents a sustainable solution for respiratory health

Using products that facilitates a strengthened immune system, combats viral infection, and assists in mucus discharge, is the first step to sustained respiratory health.  With winter underway and a global pandemic lingering, the worldwide focus is now more than ever on the maintenance of respiratory health. The current pandemic has confirmed the importance of a...
21 May 2021

Clinical trials impacted by COVID-19

A surge in new COVID-19 variants and an increase in cases is having a continued impact on clinical trials. The total number of disrupted trials has levelled off, but the number of clinical trials that have resumed continues to rise, although somewhat slower than the initial rise. This implies that sponsors and contract service providers...
07 May 2021

New podcast tackles trends in beauty and personal care that are shaping the industry

A newly launched podcast series focuses on beauty and personal care trends that are defining and shaping the future of the industry’s development. The podcast takes these trends apart and investigates the science behind them to give a balanced and unbiased insight into the latest in-vogue trends. Investigating trends taking the industry by storm The...
28 Jan 2021

What to expect in 2021

With 2021 now well underway Daniel Kibel, co-founder of CM Trading, discusses five industries that may perform in the year ahead. “During the COVID crisis, we’ve seen a major increase in online trading. And while 2021 is well underway, it’s likely we’ll still see a few lingering effects of 2020 in the markets. One of...
20 Nov 2020

IPR waiver decision does not change India’s crucial role in supply of COVID-19 drugs

India’s role in the global supply of COVID-19 drugs and vaccines remains crucial despite the US and EU blocking the country’s fight for intellectual property rights waiver for COVID-19 drugs. Prashant Khadayate, pharma analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, says: “India is already at the centre stage for the supply of repurposed...
16 Nov 2020

Brits increase their use of Vitamin D and boost vitamins market to £500 million

Did you know Britons are increasing their use of Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, more than any other vitamin supplement? This was revealed in new research from Mintel. Insatiable appetite for Vitamin D Usage of Vitamin D has risen eight percentage points in the last 12 months*, and, today, it is taken by 38% of...
22 Oct 2020

How to rehabilitate your hair

Hair health activist and style alchemist Reneé Potgieter is on a mission to get us all to fall back in love with our natural locks. In her 20 years spent in the hair business, Potgieter has watched as we cut, coloured, curled, and crimped the natural beauty out of our hair. She also learnt that...
19 Oct 2020

Clere Pure & Protect shares tips for effective hand hygiene

This year UNICEF and The World Health Organisation (WHO) have themed Global Handwashing Day – Hand Hygiene for All. The COVID-19 pandemic has seen governments and health organisations from around the globe calling on individuals to be more vigilant than ever about handwashing. Clere Pure & Protect There is no doubt that the pandemic has...

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