food safety

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SPAR yoghurt recall: What you need to know

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued a nationwide recall of selected SPAR yoghurt products due to a production issue that may affect their quality and safety. Food safety is a top priority, and the National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced a recall of specific SPAR yoghurt products. This recall follows a production machine malfunction...

13 Feb 2026

South Africa pork price increase: Impact of ASF and FMD outbreaks

Eskort explains market dynamics behind recent and expected price increases. The South African Pork Producers’ Organisation (SAPPO) recently reported disease outbreaks in commercial piggeries across the Free State, North West, KwaZulu-Natal, and north-east of Pretoria. These outbreaks have significantly impacted the pork market. Arnold Prinsloo, CEO of Eskort, South Africa’s leading antibiotic-free pork producer, explains...

12 Jun 2025

Cysteine reduces mercury in tuna

Chalmers University researchers developed a cysteine-infused packaging solution, reducing mercury levels in canned tuna by up to 35%, enhancing food safety. Fish is a high-quality source of protein, containing omega-3 fatty acids and many other beneficial nutrients. However, the accumulation of toxic mercury also makes fish consumption a concern, of which tuna is particularly susceptible....

26 Sep 2024

Is that water really safe?

When dining out or attending events, you might notice a trend: venues are serving water in refilled glass bottles. But is it safe? Eating out or out and about: Is that water safe? When dining out or attending a conference, you might notice an increasing trend: restaurants, hotels and conference centres are filling and serving...

29 Apr 2024

The role of nutritional labelling and chemical testing

Nutritional labelling is vital for informed consumer choices. Learn how MLS Laboratories verifies labels, ensuring compliance with South African regulations and safeguarding consumer health through chemical testing and analysis. Nutritional labelling plays a pivotal role in consumer decision-making,aiding individuals in making informed choices about their dietary intake. In south Africa, as many other countries, regulatory...

06 Oct 2023

How disruptive technology is changing the food manufacturing industry

By Johan du Toit, strategic sales executive for SYSPRO Africa. The food and beverage industry plays a significant role in contributing to the South African economy, providing economic growth and employment creation. The industry is the third-largest manufacturing sector in South Africa, contributing 27% of the country’s manufacturing GDP. It’s a demanding market – food...

02 Oct 2023

Consumers prioritise food waste reduction by switching to brands offering better shelf life

A recent study conducted by Kerry, a global leader in taste and nutrition, reveals that one third of consumers are willing to switch to brands or products that offer better shelf life. This openness to change is being driven by consumers’ strong desire to act on food waste – a massive 98% of those surveyed were...

20 Jun 2023

5 Food safety challenges you can overcome with the right lubrication partner

Here is how to overcome food safety challenges using suitable lubricants as they greatly impact your food manufacturing process.

16 Nov 2022

Key food and beverage trends

The world has changed at breath-taking speed in almost every sphere of human civilisation since the Covid-19 pandemic began. The food and beverages sector has been heavily affected in South Africa as alcohol sales and restaurant operations have been shut down, then re-opened, then shut down again. At the same time, customers’ trust in brands...