SA Food Review

natural ingredients

02 Sep 2024

Innovative yeast extracts

The snack market is undergoing significant changes, driven by the increasing demand from consumers for healthier options.  While taste remains a priority, consumers now seek products that are both flavourful and nutritious. In this context, yeast extracts are emerging as a key solution, offering substantial benefits in terms of taste, health, and natural ingredients. The...
23 Mar 2024

Naturally refreshing citrus solutions

Indulge in the vibrant essence of citrus with Döhler’s unwavering commitment to sustainable sourcing and innovative solutions. At Döhler, we are passionate about citrus fruits. With a rich legacy in natural ingredients, we have built lasting and sustainable partnerships with juice producers globally. As one of the world’s top purchasers of juice and by-products, we...
18 Feb 2024

Nurturing emotions with nature's palette

SK Chemtrade, Oterra’s distributers in South Africa, explain how, natural colours can both support consumer demand for naturality and align with the positive effects of active ingredients that promote mental health benefits through the association of specific colours and positive emotions. In recent years, there has been a distinct shift in consumer preferences towards natural...
20 Nov 2023

Beyond taste – Texture counts for plant-based success

The health benefits of a plant-based diet are slowly gaining recognition among the masses. And also increasing awareness of sustainability issues have led people to set their sights on plant-based nutrition — with nearly one in two consumers across the globe being (very) interested in this type of diet, according to a BENEO consumer survey....
03 Nov 2023

The Rise of Natural: SA’s clean label revolution

Consumers discerning and evolving are reshaping the food industry with their choices. At its core, this transformation is driven by a quest for trust and authenticity. Find out how this trend towards natural is redefining SA’s food landscape, according to Oterra. The growing appetite for clean label products In the bustling aisles of South African...
27 Sep 2023

Mane Kancor wins award at FI India 2023

Mane Kancor’s Rosehip Extract was chosen as one of the top 3 most innovative ingredients in the recently concluded FI India 2023, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. Derived from the spherical, reddish-orange fruit that emerges from the pollinated blossoms of Rosa species, this extract brings forth the essence of rosehips. Its proficiency lies in...
20 Jun 2023

Mane Kancor launches its largest manufacturing facility

Mane Kancor launched its biggest manufacturing facility on the 20th of May at Byadgi, Karnataka, India. The new beginning was initiated jointly by Mr. Jean Mane, President, Mane Group and Dr. Geemon Korah, Executive Director and CEO of Mane Kancor. The facility, which spreads around 50 acres of land, will generate more employment and create...
15 Jun 2023

Product labelling in SA - little margerine for error

Round 3 was decided with Clover winning the war (despite losing a battle along the way) after a favourable decision was recently churned out by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA).  Readers may remember that the writer first reported in June 2021 that Clover’s urgent application to interdict the use of STORK BUTTER SPREAD by...
11 May 2023

Nature got it right the first time

Oterra, global leaders in natural colour solutions and an industry innovator within dairy, since its establishment in 2021 has continued its strong sustainability work, and as a member of the United Nation’s Global Compact, the company continues to put nature at the forefront of what it does. In April 2021 private equity firm EQT finalised...
24 Apr 2023

Sparkalis invests in Fooditive

Sparkalis invests in Fooditive, the ground-breaking creator of vegan casein and bee-friendly honey. FoodTech venture fund Sparkalis has taken a minority stake in Fooditive, a next-gen food technology business specialising in sustainable plant-based ingredients. Fooditive’s innovations include an upcycled calorie-free sweetener with the taste and functionality of sugar, which is derived from apple and pear...