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The South African Poultry Association has noted with dismay the misleading messaging by the SABC Morning Live transmissions on the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) through the consumption of chicken and eggs.
In 2020, entrants and winners will receive extensive exposure throughout the magazine’s various platforms. The grand prize also includes a trip to one of the world’s most exciting trade shows where future trends are set. This is a not to be missed opportunity!
PackSolve’s galvanised drums are boosting the efficiencies and performance of the South African fruit juice industry.
Bluewater AB, a world leading Swedish watertech company, has appointed Cape Town-based Janneke Brasecke as the new general manager for…
Bluewater AB, a world leading Swedish watertech company, has appointed Cape Town-based Janneke Brasecke as the new general manager for its South African organisation as part of a major restructure. The realignment came as Bluewater sets out a growth-focused ambition to help Bluewater Africa rebound following the COVID-19 epidemic by…
DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences recently released the findings of a first-time new study showing the effects Care4U 2’-FL had on…
DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences recently released the findings of a first-time new study showing the effects Care4U 2’-FL had on dental caries-associated bacterium Streptococcus mutans. Previously, HMOs have not been studied for their effects on oral bacteria, but as HMOs are increasingly being added to infant formula, it is important…
Due to an increasing number of customers asking for modular systems and solutions the KHS Group is systematically restructuring its…
Due to an increasing number of customers asking for modular systems and solutions the KHS Group is systematically restructuring its engineering portfolio with regard to labelling technology. Its prime move here is the addition of the modular Innoket Neo Flex machine to its tried-and-tested Innoket Neo series. With its quick-change…
Onderberg Verwerkingskoöperasie, a progressive multi-million rand manufacturing and international marketing concern, situated on the border of the Kruger National Park,…
Onderberg Verwerkingskoöperasie, a progressive multi-million rand manufacturing and international marketing concern, situated on the border of the Kruger National Park, is seeking a competent food technologist in Malalane, reporting to the quality manager. The purpose of this role is to manage all resources in the laboratory including the responsibility of…
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye launched in South Africa in June 2020. The Jack Daniel Distillery has used its 150-year whiskey-making…
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye launched in South Africa in June 2020. The Jack Daniel Distillery has used its 150-year whiskey-making expertise to create a rye whiskey Jack’s way – bold and spicy in flavour but sipping smooth in character. Distinctive taste profile Every drop and bottle of Jack Daniel’s enjoyed…
Ingredion has developed a new guide to help manufacturers across east and west Africa navigate the growing opportunities in fermented…
Ingredion has developed a new guide to help manufacturers across east and west Africa navigate the growing opportunities in fermented dairy applications. Rapid urbanisation and evolving lifestyles have triggered changes in dietary preference, food preparation and consumption resulting in strong and sustained demand for the yoghurt category. Meeting the demand…
Tongaat Hulett has worked with local government, traditional leaders and non-governmental organisations to distribute food hampers to 3 500 households…
Tongaat Hulett has worked with local government, traditional leaders and non-governmental organisations to distribute food hampers to 3 500 households experiencing undue hardship during the lockdown in South Africa. “We’ve worked for decades with the communities where we trade. We support one another, and we couldn’t turn a blind eye…
Emulsifier manufacturer Palsgaard has announced the investment of 750 million Danish Kroner (100 million Euro) to more than double production…
Emulsifier manufacturer Palsgaard has announced the investment of 750 million Danish Kroner (100 million Euro) to more than double production capacity at its Danish facility by 2024. A new spray cooling tower will add a minimum additional 30 000 tonnes to the company’s spray capacity and will be fully operational…
On 27 June 2020 leading equipment manufacturer and food processing industry supplier, Heat and Control, celebrated its 70th anniversary. With…
On 27 June 2020 leading equipment manufacturer and food processing industry supplier, Heat and Control, celebrated its 70th anniversary. With seven decades of modernising equipment solutions, the company continues to advance the food, pharmaceutical and multiple additional industries. Heat and Control takes pride in the machinery they manufacture and the…
IADSA has released a short video explaining the critical role of Codex Alimentarius in the global regulation of food supplements.…
IADSA has released a short video explaining the critical role of Codex Alimentarius in the global regulation of food supplements. The video was launched on 12 June 2020 by Steve Wearne, Vice-Chair of the Codex Alimentarius Commission, during IADSA’s ‘100 Minutes’ online member meeting. It is available to view at…
According to the THP 2020 Flavour & Trend Forecast*, Michelin star restaurants around the world will be increasingly seeking out…
According to the THP 2020 Flavour & Trend Forecast*, Michelin star restaurants around the world will be increasingly seeking out traditional ingredients from some of the oldest civilizations this year, particularly Central and South America.
Residents in northern Limpopo are becoming eco-warriors thanks to a new campaign which aims to see environmental waste reduced and…
Residents in northern Limpopo are becoming eco-warriors thanks to a new campaign which aims to see environmental waste reduced and much-needed jobs created.
The Fry Family Food Co. has joined forces with the Livekindly co.
The Fry Family Food Co. has joined forces with the Livekindly co.
Feinschmecker Deli Meats, who have built up a formidable reputation as the market leader in speciality deli meats in South…
Feinschmecker Deli Meats, who have built up a formidable reputation as the market leader in speciality deli meats in South Africa, has launched a range of plant-based sandwich slices under the brand name Gudness. It is the first range of its kind produced in SA.
With the current lockdown and temporary ban of non-essential products and services, consumers have switched to digital shopping alternatives with…
With the current lockdown and temporary ban of non-essential products and services, consumers have switched to digital shopping alternatives with 37% of South Africans saying they are shopping more online. This according to a recent Nielsen syndicated study on the impact of COVID-19 on consumer behaviour in South Africa. Nielsen…
Heeding President Ramaphosa’s call for a united response to the Covid-19 crisis, 15 professional bodies from the finance industry are…
Heeding President Ramaphosa’s call for a united response to the Covid-19 crisis, 15 professional bodies from the finance industry are putting their weight behind a ground-breaking charity that distributes surplus food to a quarter of a million vulnerable South Africans every day. If your business is lucky enough to continue…
Nederburg Wines is donating R100 000 to the Eat Out Restaurant Relief Fund. The fund was established to extend a…
Nederburg Wines is donating R100 000 to the Eat Out Restaurant Relief Fund. The fund was established to extend a hand to those restaurants feeding the hungry during the national lockdown. The initiative also hopes to keep these restaurants sustainable over the long term. Mobilised to feed the hungry Says…
BRM is taking proactive steps to address its customers on protective measures the company is taking to ensure the safety…
BRM is taking proactive steps to address its customers on protective measures the company is taking to ensure the safety of staff and the manufacturing of its products during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Nothing is more important to us than the safety of our customers and staff and while we already…
Endress+Hauser has launched Visual Support to assist maintenance personnel remotely. Extraordinary times require extraordinary measures: For this reason, Endress+Hauser has…
Endress+Hauser has launched Visual Support to assist maintenance personnel remotely. Extraordinary times require extraordinary measures: For this reason, Endress+Hauser has released the Visual Support service application ahead of schedule during the coronavirus crisis. In the acute phase of the pandemic, customers were able to take advantage of the remote audiovisual…
Tomra Food has published an eBook to help nut processors tackle underlying operational challenges, which are now intensifying because of…
Tomra Food has published an eBook to help nut processors tackle underlying operational challenges, which are now intensifying because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The new 15-page publication, downloadable free-of-charge from Tomra Food’s website spotlights how some nut processing challenges are longstanding but others are new and unprecedented. Not least, market…
Despite lockdown event postponements and cancellations in 2020 local exhibition organisers expect the industry to weather the disruption. South African…
Despite lockdown event postponements and cancellations in 2020 local exhibition organisers expect the industry to weather the disruption. South African exhibition organisers say they are optimistic the industry will be able to rebound next year, following a year of disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and global lockdowns. Revenge attendance…
Euler Hermes and Allianz present their Social Risk Index (SRI) that identifies which countries are particularly vulnerable to systemic social…
Euler Hermes and Allianz present their Social Risk Index (SRI) that identifies which countries are particularly vulnerable to systemic social risks such as social discontent, demonstrations and protests. These will have an impact on the political orientation and policymaking of a country, its companies, and its ability to generate and…
Great news for South Africans who love healthy and wholesome food, Kauai has extended its brand into retail with the…
Great news for South Africans who love healthy and wholesome food, Kauai has extended its brand into retail with the launch of an innovative frozen product range in partnership with Pick n Pay.
In 2018, Sir David Attenborough told the United Nations Climate Summit in Katowice, Poland that the collapse of civilisation and…
In 2018, Sir David Attenborough told the United Nations Climate Summit in Katowice, Poland that the collapse of civilisation and the natural world is on the horizon. ‘Right now, we’re facing a man-made disaster of global scale,’ Attenborough told delegates from almost 200 nations. ‘Our greatest threat in thousands of…
South Africa’s very own Rooibos is no newcomer on the international tea table. Best known for its distinctive colour, taste…
South Africa’s very own Rooibos is no newcomer on the international tea table. Best known for its distinctive colour, taste and aroma, Rooibos carries a wealth of health benefits and contains no colourants, additives or preservatives and best of all, no calories. This liquid gold is world-renowned to relieve stress,…
Rooibos is becoming a big deal in Japan – one of the largest tea-drinking nations in the world – with…
Rooibos is becoming a big deal in Japan – one of the largest tea-drinking nations in the world – with exports of our indigenous tea hitting record highs in 2018.
A new Innova Market Insights report on savoury snacks in Germany reveals that indulgence claims are the single most important…
A new Innova Market Insights report on savoury snacks in Germany reveals that indulgence claims are the single most important influence on consumers’ snack purchase decisions. This was named by more than a quarter of respondents. This puts indulgence ahead of naturalness and health issues when it comes to choosing…
BY: Peter Lange, business development manager, Fixed Robotics, Omron Collaborative Robots (cobots) have a key role in current and future…
BY: Peter Lange, business development manager, Fixed Robotics, Omron Collaborative Robots (cobots) have a key role in current and future trends in industrial automation and production, specifically with their use becoming increasingly feasible for industrial manufacturing applications in smaller production facilities and warehouses. Companies that are developing innovative and integrated…
GEA launched its new Whitebloc Filling System Aero that has been specially designed to be used for bottling Extended Shelf…
GEA launched its new Whitebloc Filling System Aero that has been specially designed to be used for bottling Extended Shelf Life (ESL) beverages. Whitebloc Aero has been developed with the benefit of GEA’s extensive experience in aseptic filling to inspire the design. GEA is a global supplier of complete filling…
Eskort is donating over R1 million worth of food parcels through its #EskortCares COVID Food Feeding Scheme, to communities surrounding…
Eskort is donating over R1 million worth of food parcels through its #EskortCares COVID Food Feeding Scheme, to communities surrounding its factories and butchery outlets. Eskort is responding to the COVID crisis with a sense of community that is ingrained in its DNA. During these difficult times the company has…
Within the rapidly growing consumer demand for plant-based protein products, The Fry Family Food Co. are launching brand-new Fish-Style Fillets.
Within the rapidly growing consumer demand for plant-based protein products, The Fry Family Food Co. are launching brand-new Fish-Style Fillets.
The 2019 Food Review/Symrise New Product Competition Awards evening was held at The Venue against the glittering backdrop of Sandton,…
The 2019 Food Review/Symrise New Product Competition Awards evening was held at The Venue against the glittering backdrop of Sandton, Gauteng. This year’s event showcased a total of 29 entries across a wide range of products. Luxury biltong and confectionery, craft and traditional beverages, reduced sugar baking ingredients, flavours and…
With the growing trend in cocktails, Woolworths found it apt to introduce its range of innovative tonic flavours to compliment…
With the growing trend in cocktails, Woolworths found it apt to introduce its range of innovative tonic flavours to compliment both alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks.
Woolworths’ Extremely Creamy Mini Chocolate and Caramel Ice Cream Bars are a decadent yet perfectly portioned treat.
Woolworths’ Extremely Creamy Mini Chocolate and Caramel Ice Cream Bars are a decadent yet perfectly portioned treat.
Woolworths’ range of rusks is so varied and delicious that there’s literally a rusk for every occasion.
Woolworths’ range of rusks is so varied and delicious that there’s literally a rusk for every occasion.
Woolworths’ range of Cape Wines is both affordable and extremely easy on the palate.
Woolworths’ range of Cape Wines is both affordable and extremely easy on the palate.
Combining its love for dried mango and the availability of this exceptional fruit, M-Pak’s tasty coated dried mango bars &…
Combining its love for dried mango and the availability of this exceptional fruit, M-Pak’s tasty coated dried mango bars & nibs were devised and formulated in our family kitchen. These bars are unique and can be enjoyed as a suitable and tasty alternative to conventional snacks.
The past few years have seen Craft Beer and Gin become a much loved past time by many South Africans.…
The past few years have seen Craft Beer and Gin become a much loved past time by many South Africans. People are becoming more open to new tastes and are ready for bold new flavours.
Mondi collaborated with Unilever to deliver an innovative new polypropylene (PP) mono-material solution in Turkey for its Knorr dry soup…
Mondi collaborated with Unilever to deliver an innovative new polypropylene (PP) mono-material solution in Turkey for its Knorr dry soup powder range.
UPM Raflatac RAFNXT+ is now the world’s first label material verified by the Carbon Trust, an international organisation working to…
UPM Raflatac RAFNXT+ is now the world’s first label material verified by the Carbon Trust, an international organisation working to reduce carbon emissions. Compared to the company’s standard range, it helps companies to reduce their carbon footprint and mitigate climate change.
H.B. Fuller has announced the opening of a new business office in Johannesburg, South Africa, and a network spanning three…
H.B. Fuller has announced the opening of a new business office in Johannesburg, South Africa, and a network spanning three warehouses across the country to support its ambitious growth plans in the region. Led by South Africa business manager Ronald Prinsloo, the new H.B. Fuller entity will offer customers local…
The 2200 Production Interface from Markem-Imaje reduces the risk of rework and recalls by minimising the scope for operator error,…
The 2200 Production Interface from Markem-Imaje reduces the risk of rework and recalls by minimising the scope for operator error, since label data and formats can be more easily controlled. Downtime is reduced by the ability to preview and adjust labels digitally. It is also improved by a large intuitive…
MetPac-SA expects that South Africa’s COVID-19 lockdown will have a huge impact on the metal packaging industry. Prior to the…
MetPac-SA expects that South Africa’s COVID-19 lockdown will have a huge impact on the metal packaging industry. Prior to the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown, started on 27 March 2020, the country’s collection and recovery rate of post-consumer metal packaging (aluminium and tinplate) was estimated at an impressive 75.8%, as reported by…
In an effort to reduce the risk of cross infection in the Mother City’s most vulnerable communities, Dow Southern Africa…
In an effort to reduce the risk of cross infection in the Mother City’s most vulnerable communities, Dow Southern Africa partnered with Plastics|SA and the Justice Coalition last week to distribute 20 litre PacXpert plastics pouches – lightweight, refillable bags, containing soapy water – to COVID-19 action community groups operating…
PackSolve’s galvanised drums are boosting the efficiencies and performance of the South African fruit juice industry.
PackSolve’s galvanised drums are boosting the efficiencies and performance of the South African fruit juice industry.
Syntegon Technology is contributing its vast packaging and processing expertise to the European initiative CEFLEX to foster a circular economy…
Syntegon Technology is contributing its vast packaging and processing expertise to the European initiative CEFLEX to foster a circular economy for flexible packaging.
The need to step up local production has become more pressing as the COVID-19 crisis grounds international flights, constrains air…
The need to step up local production has become more pressing as the COVID-19 crisis grounds international flights, constrains air cargo capacity and potentially increases the cost of imports. According to Liz Whitehouse, MD of African market researchers Africa House, countries across sub-Saharan Africa are actively seeking to reduce their…
Machine manufacturers will show solutions for the ever-complex market demands that result from a wider variety of foodstuffs and individual…
Machine manufacturers will show solutions for the ever-complex market demands that result from a wider variety of foodstuffs and individual packing formats under the theme flexibility at Anuga FoodTec 2021. From the supply and grouping of the products, to the filling, sealing and labelling of cartons, through to the palletising…
Recent news around desperate peas for emergency food parcels means World Hunger Day this year on 28 May is more…
Recent news around desperate peas for emergency food parcels means World Hunger Day this year on 28 May is more relevant than ever. Millions of people around the world suffer from chronic hunger, despite abundant global food production. In fact, 820 million people globally do not have enough to eat…
Messe Muenchen South Africa, organisers of several of Africa’s major industry trade shows, have co-located food & drink technology (fdt)…
Messe Muenchen South Africa, organisers of several of Africa’s major industry trade shows, have co-located food & drink technology (fdt) Africa, IFAT Africa and analytica Lab Africa to bring science and innovation closer to food & drink, water, sewage and waste treatment, for one-stop access to the interconnected value chains…
Anuga FoodTec 2021 has added two new segments to its line-up – Automation and Digitalisation. The complexity is increasing within…
Anuga FoodTec 2021 has added two new segments to its line-up – Automation and Digitalisation. The complexity is increasing within the food and beverage industry. The demands placed on companies are correspondingly high. So, it is more important than ever to find innovative packing and sustainability solutions for a cost-saving,…
Specialised Exhibitions has decided to postpone Propak Cape, slated for October 2020 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, to…
Specialised Exhibitions has decided to postpone Propak Cape, slated for October 2020 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, to 8 to 10 June 2021. The organisation, which is a division of the Montgomery Group, has taken decisive action with its portfolio of exhibitions following developments in the COVID-19 national…
Even though times are different, the team of food & drink technology (fdt) Africa are running and doing business unusual.…
Even though times are different, the team of food & drink technology (fdt) Africa are running and doing business unusual. The team may be working from home, but are geared up and in full swing for our bigger and stronger event in July 2021. The exhibition fdt Africa brings together…
In turbulent times Anuga is relying on its international industry network and good partnerships. The industry’s positive resonance is acting…
In turbulent times Anuga is relying on its international industry network and good partnerships. The industry’s positive resonance is acting as encouragement for the trade fair organiser in its future planning for the event. Trade fairs play a special role Like all international trade fairs, Anuga will also play a…
Pesto Princess is delighted to announce that all four soups in its range are now vegan! The soups – Red…
Pesto Princess is delighted to announce that all four soups in its range are now vegan! The soups – Red Lentil, Creamy Carrot, Fresh Tomato and Pea & Pesto – are available in the fridges of top SPAR stores and Wellness Warehouse in the Western Cape.
Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and sustainable living, and Avril, an international French agro-industrial group,…
Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and sustainable living, and Avril, an international French agro-industrial group, intend to work together to meet the growing consumer demand for plant-based proteins.
The value of the sports nutrition market is set to grow by around eight percent per year to reach over…
The value of the sports nutrition market is set to grow by around eight percent per year to reach over US$17bn globally in 2021, according to Innova Market Insights’ forecasts. The mainstreaming of the market has led to a surge in interest in plant-based alternatives with the traditional dominance of…
Emirates served over 20 000 plant-based meals across all classes in January, known to Vegans worldwide as Veganuary. The worldwide…
Emirates served over 20 000 plant-based meals across all classes in January, known to Vegans worldwide as Veganuary. The worldwide movement, to encourage Veganism especially in January has seen on board requests for vegan meals increase by over 40 per cent this month.
South Africa’s leading creator of plant-based meat alternatives, The Fry Family Food Co. has launched a new clean label range,…
South Africa’s leading creator of plant-based meat alternatives, The Fry Family Food Co. has launched a new clean label range, Crafted, made from 100 per cent natural ingredients and fresh herbs and spices. The range includes four meat-free food products that are an ideal, everyday meal or snack option for…
Col’Cacchio, the popular Italian-inspired franchise known for its gourmet thin-base wood-fired pizzas, hearty pasta and crisp fresh salads, continues to…
Col’Cacchio, the popular Italian-inspired franchise known for its gourmet thin-base wood-fired pizzas, hearty pasta and crisp fresh salads, continues to lead the way in food innovation, constantly introducing new menu items that cater for changing dietary requirements. Co-founder Kinga Baranowska is behind the menu development at Col’cacchio, and says that…
