SA Food Review

Food manufacturing

18 May 2026

Africa Food Show 2026

Africa Food Show 2026: Driving resilient supply chains and health-focused FMCG growth. The African food and beverage market is undergoing significant transformation. With South African private-label FMCG sales expected to reach $5.9 billion in 2024, consumer priorities are shifting towards nutrition, freshness, and affordability. Over 60% of shoppers now demand healthier, cost-effective options, pushing supermarkets...
30 Apr 2026

Synercore 10-year anniversary: A decade of food innovation in Africa

Synercore, a leading food ingredient and manufacturing group in Africa, proudly celebrates its 10-year anniversary. Since its founding in 2016, the company has grown from a local supplier into a multi-division powerhouse, driving innovation, sustainability, and excellence in the food industry. With a focus on local investment, cutting-edge R&D, and certified manufacturing, Synercore continues to...
13 Mar 2026

Vegetable processing with the COMPASS optical sorter

Discover how the COMPASS optical sorter by Key Technology enhances vegetable processing with advanced features like Pixel Fusion™ and multi-wavelength sensing. Key Technology (Key), a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Group, introduces its COMPASS® optical sorter for fresh and IQF corn, peas and green beans at Expo Pack Mexico booth 2418. Purpose-built for...
10 Mar 2026

Food affordability starts on the factory floor

Food affordability in South Africa remains critical. Discover how manufacturing efficiency can lower costs and improve household access. Food affordability in South Africa is a pressing issue. The Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group’s (PMBEJD) Household Affordability Index revealed a slight drop in the average food basket price in February. However, the year-on-year increase highlights...
09 Mar 2026

Improve energy efficiency with innovative boiler maintenance

Associated Energy Services (AES) improves energy efficiency, reduces costs, and optimises boiler operations for manufacturers across industries. Misconceptions often arise when companies focus solely on cost reduction rather than value addition. AES operates boilers as value-adding profit centres, identifying structural improvements and optimising steam generation. This approach ensures sustainability and mitigates risks, unlike short-sighted cost-cutting...
20 Feb 2026

A taste of time: The history of sourdough

Sourdough’s roots stretch back thousands of years, long before commercial yeast simplified baking. Ancient civilisations relied on natural fermentation, mixing flour and water to create the tangy, airy loaves we love today. Why sourdough buns are a favourite Sourdough buns are more than just bread—they’re a connection to tradition, a health-conscious choice, and a flavourful...
12 Feb 2026

SAAFOST 2025 congress winners

The SAAFOST 2025 Congress awards recognised industry leaders driving innovation and sustainability in food and beverage packaging. SAAFOST Award Winner bags 3-day Annelie Coetzee training voucher plus 2 complimentary SAAFOST Congress registrations! Rhodes Quality’s great tasting, refreshing range of 100% juices has just got even better with the introduction of a new Limited Edition 100%...
11 Feb 2026

Africa Packaging Expo 2026

Africa Packaging Expo (AFRIPACK Expo) Zambia & Southern Africa edition is the No.1 international marketplace for sourcing packaging materials and solutions plus the latest processing and packaging technologies and accessories. Africa Packaging Expos are the leading trade shows for sourcing the latest packaging materials and solutions, plus processing and packaging technologies for the FMCG, retail, hospitality and industrial markets...
28 Jan 2026

Hostex 2026 marks a major milestone

From a single hall at NASREC in 1986 to one of South Africa’s longest-running trade shows, Hostex 2026 marks a major milestone: 40 years of connecting professionals in food, drink, and hospitality. Hostex 2026 marks a major milestone in South Africa’s trade show history, celebrating 40 years of connecting professionals in food, drink, and hospitality....
11 Nov 2025

GELITA at Fi Europe 2025

GELITA, the global forerunner in Bioactive Collagen Peptides (BCP®), invites Fi Europe visitors to Be Active! and explore how collagen innovation is shaping the future of functional nutrition. Explore how collagen innovation is shaping the future of functional nutrition. On December 2–4, 2025, at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles (Booth 40H91), GELITA will present pioneering concepts...