Sustainability is important, particularly when it comes to convenience products such as drinking straws.
Whether it is the familiar taste of your favourite flavour of ice-cream or the crunchy peanut butter cookies that you used to bake with your grandmother, certain flavours have the potential to evoke specific emotions.
More than four in ten consumers have increased their purchases of functional foods since the pandemic.
We find ourselves in the middle of our South African winter, with many needing some extra immune-boosting products. Sir Fruit…
We find ourselves in the middle of our South African winter, with many needing some extra immune-boosting products. Sir Fruit has done it again and created a one of a kind probiotic shot that will kick things up a notch! Introducing, the all-new Probiotic Cranberry Health Shot – the little…
More than four in ten consumers have increased their purchases of functional foods, beverages and supplements since the start of…
More than four in ten consumers have increased their purchases of functional foods, beverages and supplements since the start of the pandemic, a major global survey has found. Kerry, the makers of clinically proven immune health ingredient Wellmune, surveyed 13 000 people across 16 countries to provide manufacturers with insights…
Investing in an integrated conveyorised metal detection system provides far greater benefits than merely the detection of metal contaminants. Microsep…
Investing in an integrated conveyorised metal detection system provides far greater benefits than merely the detection of metal contaminants. Microsep offers a complete solution so that manufacturers can rest assured their metal detection system supports compliance with food safety legislation and retailer requirement. Mike Bradley explains the importance of having…
Colour has a major impact on the expectation of the flavour of a certain food or beverage. Rafael Bonache, marketing…
Colour has a major impact on the expectation of the flavour of a certain food or beverage. Rafael Bonache, marketing manager at Scentium, breaks down the important considerations when deciding on colour for a flavoured food product Identifying a consumer’s way of thinking can help marketers design brands and products…
Advanced manufacturing solutions The industry 4.0 enabling technologies scenarios represents a strategic choice to comply with the stricter and stricter…
Advanced manufacturing solutions The industry 4.0 enabling technologies scenarios represents a strategic choice to comply with the stricter and stricter requisites imposed by the market, especially in the F&B industry, particularly in secondary packaging applications. Delta Robots hold a primacy in this sector. Download the Guide to robotics in packaging plants for food &…
There’s nothing better than seeing a portion of hot, delicious and crispy chips on the table. Whether it’s sitting down…
There’s nothing better than seeing a portion of hot, delicious and crispy chips on the table. Whether it’s sitting down at your favourite casual dining restaurant or getting takeaway, chips are the perfect accompaniment to any meal. They are also still South African’s favourite side, playing a vital role in…
Establishing a culture of food safety in an organisation can be challenging, but it is also necessary. Here are some…
Establishing a culture of food safety in an organisation can be challenging, but it is also necessary. Here are some tips from AssureCloud for effectively implementing food safety protocols. Have you ever looked at a plate of food and wondered exactly what goes into making it? More than simply growing,…
According to the new Tetra Pak Index 2020, released by Tetra Pak South Africa at the end of June, consumers…
According to the new Tetra Pak Index 2020, released by Tetra Pak South Africa at the end of June, consumers from around the world have ranked food safety as their top concern after Covid-19. This global study, run by Tetra Pak in partnership with Ipsos (a global leader in market…
The 2020 Global Food Security Index Report, released in June, ranked South Africa as number 69 out of 113 countries…
The 2020 Global Food Security Index Report, released in June, ranked South Africa as number 69 out of 113 countries in the study. These results show that the country has dropped two places since last year when it comes to issues surrounding food affordability, availability, quality and safety, and natural…
The Verder Group, a Dutch family-owned business specialising in the manufacture and distribution of pumps and laboratory equipment, has acquired…
The Verder Group, a Dutch family-owned business specialising in the manufacture and distribution of pumps and laboratory equipment, has acquired the Jabsco rotary lobe pump product line from Xylem. The acquisition strengthens the Verder Group’s portfolio of offerings in the food & beverage and pharmaceutical markets. During a transition period,…
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.
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.
GlobalData predicts that sleep-friendly ingredients in food and drinks are the next big trend as it aligns with consumers’ desire…
GlobalData predicts that sleep-friendly ingredients in food and drinks are the next big trend as it aligns with consumers’ desire for a good night’s rest through natural methods.
The government-imposed alcohol ban impacted not only those that directly manufacture, distribute, sell and consume alcoholic beverages but also suppliers…
The government-imposed alcohol ban impacted not only those that directly manufacture, distribute, sell and consume alcoholic beverages but also suppliers to this industry. The cascading effect of alcohol prohibition includes the loss of excise tax revenue to SARS but also to manufacturers, winemakers and craft brewers. The impacts are many-layered.…
Proveg International’s newly published Food and Pandemics Report looks at the history of pandemics to help prevent outbreaks in the…
Proveg International’s newly published Food and Pandemics Report looks at the history of pandemics to help prevent outbreaks in the future. Could your next juicy cheeseburger be part of a global strategy to reduce the risk of future pandemics? Findings from the report, together with advances in food technology, suggest…
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…
BY: Madelein Jansen SAAFoST KZN & Local Organising committee chair SAAFoST (South African Association for Food Science and Technology) presents…
BY: Madelein Jansen SAAFoST KZN & Local Organising committee chair SAAFoST (South African Association for Food Science and Technology) presents its Biennial Congress, and it is the KZN Branch’s turn to host this prestigious event. Not knowing what the future will hold, in September of 2020 a decision was made…
Propak Cape 2021 has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The exhibition that showcases the latest technologies and innovation…
Propak Cape 2021 has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The exhibition that showcases the latest technologies and innovation in packaging, food processing, plastics, printing, and labelling, was due to take place from 8-10 June at the Cape Town International Centre in Cape Town, South Africa. The next edition…
The second Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2021) is now set to take place from 8 to 14 December 2021. African Export-Import…
The second Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2021) is now set to take place from 8 to 14 December 2021. African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), the African Union (AU) and the Government of Rwanda have decided to shift the date of the continental trade fair, which was previously scheduled to hold from 6…
The Fry Family Food Co. has joined forces with the Livekindly co.
The Fry Family Food Co. has joined forces with the Livekindly co.
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.
From the people that brought you the award winning, better-for-you soft drink, PURA Soda, now comes a cheeky little alcoholic…
From the people that brought you the award winning, better-for-you soft drink, PURA Soda, now comes a cheeky little alcoholic ready-to-drink mix. Imagine a hard seltzer that doesn’t compromise on taste. Low in alcohol and sugar, PURA Buzz mixes a splash of the finest rum aged in oak barrels, that…
Luxury ice-cream brand, Magnum has introduced an exciting addition to their product range which is set to take “me-time” to…
Luxury ice-cream brand, Magnum has introduced an exciting addition to their product range which is set to take “me-time” to another level this summer. The all new Magnum pints are every pleasure seekers dream come true, with their classic ice cream flavours and crackable chocolate shells that are #MadeToBeBroken for…
South Africa’s PET plastic Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO), PETCO, is diversifying into multi-materials to ensure that its members remain compliant…
South Africa’s PET plastic Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO), PETCO, is diversifying into multi-materials to ensure that its members remain compliant under new packaging sustainability laws. The move comes as South Africa’s legislation moves from voluntary to mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) amid increasing consumer and governmental pressure on brands to…
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.
Need a boost of nutrition? Rugani Juice is bursting with it. Need to bolster your immune system with remedies straight…
Need a boost of nutrition? Rugani Juice is bursting with it. Need to bolster your immune system with remedies straight from nature? Rugani Juice has done the measurements for you. The leading veggie juice extractor has been working hard to get the freshest ingredients just right. Four brand new exciting…
Soga Organic is a small niche company located in the heart of the Sundays River Valley that grow, produce and…
Soga Organic is a small niche company located in the heart of the Sundays River Valley that grow, produce and package the first and only Certified Organic Citrus juice products in South Africa. The latest addition to the Soga Organic ‘family’ is the 250ml Frozen Lemon Juice. There is no…
Dual pouch technology sets new standards for convenience in the South African marketplace Futurelife, South African functional food brand, has…
Dual pouch technology sets new standards for convenience in the South African marketplace Futurelife, South African functional food brand, has launched its High Protein Shake, an innovative ready-to-drink nutritious shake that offers a new dimension of convenience for consumers. Small enough to fit into lunch boxes and handbags, the shake…
Fry’s Family Food Co., leaders in plant-based food, have launched two new products that are sure to delight all family…
Fry’s Family Food Co., leaders in plant-based food, have launched two new products that are sure to delight all family members. The company has launched its new artisan, stone-baked vegan pizzas. These are the first pizzas produced by the brand and are 100% plant-based. “Pizza is a new journey for…
The Fry Family Food Co. has gone beyond the impossible with its most important innovation to date, The Big Fry…
The Fry Family Food Co. has gone beyond the impossible with its most important innovation to date, The Big Fry Burger. The 100% plant-based burger by the proudly South African company has 20g of protein and looks, sizzles and tastes just like a ground beef burger. Unlike other imported plant-based…
The latest addition to the SOGA Organic ‘family’ is the 250ml Frozen Lemon Juice. SOGA Organic is a small niche…
The latest addition to the SOGA Organic ‘family’ is the 250ml Frozen Lemon Juice. SOGA Organic is a small niche company located in the heart of the Sundays River Valley that grow, produce and package the first and only Certified Organic Citrus juice products in South Africa. Unique and innovative…
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…
Specialised Exhibitions collaborates with New Media on a highly successful Propak Cape packaging industry webinar. Having been postponed from October…
Specialised Exhibitions collaborates with New Media on a highly successful Propak Cape packaging industry webinar. Having been postponed from October 2020 to June 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Propak Cape will celebrate its 21st anniversary next year. Although disappointed that the 2020 Propak Cape exhibition had to be rescheduled,…
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.
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or vinyl cling film has been widely and commercially used since the 1950’s to wrap and protect…
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or vinyl cling film has been widely and commercially used since the 1950’s to wrap and protect food. It offers a high clarity, puncture resistant packaging solution that keeps food fresher for longer, allows for quick, visual identification and has literally revolutionised the food industry. Benefits of…
To meet the need for extreme case counts while still dealing with the standard high-production formats, Sidel is launching Cermex…
To meet the need for extreme case counts while still dealing with the standard high-production formats, Sidel is launching Cermex EvoPack, a highly flexible Industry 4.0 case-packing platform for shaped containers in wrap-around blanks, trays & Shelf Ready Packaging (SRP). Changing consumer preferences, sustainability requirements as well as the growing…
Tetra Pak South Africa has welcomed Section 18 Regulations to the National Environmental Management: Waste Act (NEMWA) which came into…
Tetra Pak South Africa has welcomed Section 18 Regulations to the National Environmental Management: Waste Act (NEMWA) which came into effect from 5 May 2021. The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) aspect of NEMWA will see existing producers being able to register with the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries although…
Mondi’s new recyclable packaging for Bell Germany’s ‘Abraham’ range of thinly sliced gourmet ham ensures perfect conformity with existing recycling…
Mondi’s new recyclable packaging for Bell Germany’s ‘Abraham’ range of thinly sliced gourmet ham ensures perfect conformity with existing recycling guidelines. Bell Germany launched a mono-material recyclable WalletPack in March for over 30 products including Seranno, Prosciutto and Savoy sliced ham. The new solution will replace a multi-material non-recyclable plastic…
Wheat straw and mango peels, normally disposed of in landfills or used as manure and animal feed ,could potentially be…
Wheat straw and mango peels, normally disposed of in landfills or used as manure and animal feed ,could potentially be used in the development of renewable, biodegradable and non-toxic active (the ability to respond to temperature and time changes in food storage) food packaging that could help keep products fresher…
food & drink technology (fdt) Africa, the premier trade fair for the processing, filling, packaging and logistics for Africa’s food…
food & drink technology (fdt) Africa, the premier trade fair for the processing, filling, packaging and logistics for Africa’s food and beverage industry, has been cancelled. Suzette Scheepers, CEO of event organisers Messe Muenchen South Africa, says the event, which had been scheduled to take place at the Gallagher Convention…
The organisation of the 2021 SAAFoST Congress – to be presented from the 20-22 September – is in full swing. …
The organisation of the 2021 SAAFoST Congress – to be presented from the 20-22 September – is in full swing. The virtual platform was agreed upon and débuted on 22 April with a webinar featuring John Cahalane, President & CEO for Kerry APMEA (Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa). Virtual…
Smart Procurement World will host Africa’s first ever continent-wide sustainability summit on 18 and 19 May 2021. The event features…
Smart Procurement World will host Africa’s first ever continent-wide sustainability summit on 18 and 19 May 2021. The event features local and international experts who will address the critical role played by supply chain and procurement professionals not just in achieving environmental goals, but also in ensuring the longevity of…
Celebrate packaging in October with Opportunities in Packaging in the ‘New Normal’, a Propak Cape virtual experience taking place on Wednesday 21…
Celebrate packaging in October with Opportunities in Packaging in the ‘New Normal’, a Propak Cape virtual experience taking place on Wednesday 21 October. This one-hour webinar will highlight the latest trends and technologies in the packaging industry presented by industry-expert panellists. Latest innovations in packaging Propak Cape is recognised as an innovative packaging…
ALL4PACK has been rescheduled to November 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, everyone in…
ALL4PACK has been rescheduled to November 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, everyone in the ALL4PACK team has remained strongly mobilised to support companies and provide them with this much-awaited springboard for economic recovery. To enable such an international event to be held during…
Entries are now open for the Fi Europe Innovation Awards and Fi Global Startup Innovation Challenge to honour professionals and…
Entries are now open for the Fi Europe Innovation Awards and Fi Global Startup Innovation Challenge to honour professionals and companies for demonstrating and stimulating innovation. Once again this year, during Fi Europe co-located with Hi Europe at the beginning of December, show organiser Informa Markets will be recognising companies…
SIAL Paris has been postponed to 15 to 19 October 2022. The SIAL Paris team has remained fully mobilised to…
SIAL Paris has been postponed to 15 to 19 October 2022. The SIAL Paris team has remained fully mobilised to support businesses and provide them with this export springboard which is so keenly awaited to get the economy back on track. To enable such an international event to take place…
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…
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…
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