SA Food Review

Food manufacturing

30 Jun 2026

Solving the packaging waste crisis

Seal Global, in partnership with BASF, is challenging South Africa’s FMCG and QSR sectors to move beyond recycling rhetoric — offering proven, science-backed barrier coatings that make sustainable food packaging an operational reality today. For years, the food packaging industry has relied on composite materials like polyethylene (PE) and aluminium foil to achieve grease resistance,...
23 Jun 2026

Inside Tiger Brands’ R1bn super bakery

Tiger Brands is reshaping bread production with its R1bn super bakery in Johannesburg, promising affordability, efficiency, and innovation by 2026. The new super bakery, located on the East Rand, is designed to produce an impressive 12,000 loaves per hour—equivalent to over three loaves every second. This state-of-the-art facility will replace five to six older inland...
17 Jun 2026

Africa Food Show 2026: A recap of Cape Town’s premier F&B event

Africa Food Show 2026 brought together 8,000+ visitors and 350+ exhibitors in Cape Town, showcasing culinary competitions, workshops, and sourcing opportunities for F&B professionals. From 10–12 June 2026, the Cape Town International Convention Centre hosted the Africa Food Show 2026, a three-day food and beverage sourcing expo. With over 8,000 visitors, 350 exhibitors, and a...
09 Jun 2026

KHS ConnectApp Guide: Transforming maintenance for beverage producers

KHS ConnectApp Guide introduces dynamic maintenance, integrated BOMs, and real-time data, transforming beverage production efficiency and reducing costs. Dynamic maintenance: A smarter approach to efficiency The KHS ConnectApp Guide replaces outdated, time-based maintenance schedules with dynamic, usage-based maintenance. Tasks are now triggered by actual operating hours, ensuring maintenance is performed only when necessary. This approach...
08 Jun 2026

ProPak Asia 2026: Shaping ASEAN’s food industry future

ProPak Asia 2026 is set to revolutionise ASEAN’s food manufacturing, processing, and packaging industries. Amid global challenges, the event highlights cutting-edge technologies, strategies, and innovations that address food security, sustainability, and efficiency. Ms. Kotchasorn Tocharoentanapol, deputy event director at Informa Markets Thailand, revealed the direction of the food manufacturing and processing industry amid current global conflicts...
05 Jun 2026

iTHERM ModuLine Thermometers: Modular solutions for industrial temperature measurement

Endress+Hauser introduces the iTHERM ModuLine, a modular thermometer portfolio designed for precise and efficient industrial temperature measurement. The iTHERM ModuLine is a versatile thermometer portfolio offering modular solutions for industrial temperature measurement. It includes seven product variants (TM101, TM111/TM112, TM121, TM131, TM151/TM152) that cater to basic and high-end applications. With seven product variants and customisable...
01 Jun 2026

A glass of milk still changes everything

For children in Southern Africa, UHT milk and aseptic packaging ensure vital nutrition by extending shelf life and reducing waste. For a growing child, few foods are worth as much as milk. A single glass delivers calcium for bone development, protein for muscle growth and vitamins that support everything from eyesight to immune function. In...
01 Jun 2026

Energy management in beverage bottling plants

Rezolia Muller-Potluri, lead: Microgrid and end user sales, digital energy, SSA at Schneider Electric, explains how advanced energy management solutions can transform beverage bottling plants, improving efficiency, resilience, and sustainability. Beverage bottling facilities are among the most energy-intensive environments in manufacturing, with consumption spread across production lines, utilities, and support systems.  According to a study from the...
26 May 2026

ADM introduces eight new protein ingredients

ADM has launched eight soy and pea protein ingredients, targeting food manufacturers in North America and Europe with innovative solutions. Agribusiness ADM has added eight new plant protein products to its ingredient portfolio, targeting food manufacturers in North America and Europe with expanded soy and pea-based solutions. The new lineup spans soy protein isolates, soy protein concentrates, and pea...
20 May 2026

Mondelēz appoints new finance leader for Sub-Saharan Africa

Mondelēz International has named Vinayak Sasitharan as Senior Director, Finance for Sub-Saharan Africa. With extensive global experience, he will drive financial strategy and growth in the region. Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ), a global snacking leader with iconic brands like Cadbury, OREO, Bournvita, and Halls, has appointed Vinayak Sasitharan as senior director, finance for Sub-Saharan...