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Gulfood Manufacturing 2024

PROVISUR Technologies showcases cutting-edge innovations from its brands for industrial food processing. Provisur Technologies, a leading provider of advanced technology and complete production systems for industrial food processing, will be exhibiting its innovations at Gulfood Manufacturing from November 5th to 7th, 2024. The company will present a variety of solutions and technologies from its renowned...

4 days ago

Unlocking the future of functional foods

As the global focus on health and wellness intensifies, the functional foods sector is experiencing unprecedented growth. Products like meal replacer drinks, functional gummies, powders like super greens and other health-boosting consumables are no longer niche items but have become essential components of modern diets. These products offer more than just basic nutrition – they...

6 days ago

Red Bull's new summer flavour

Experience summer with Red Bull’s Curuba Elderflower, available in South Africa from September 2024. Enjoy the exotic, floral taste! As Mzansi looks forward to all the special moments that come with long days and carefree nights, Red Bull unveils this year’s Red Bull Summer Edition Curuba Elderflower flavour. This limited-time offering is available now. While...

6 days ago

Heritage Day - Bull Brand

Bull Brand, one of South Africa’s most iconic food brands, has launched a new limited edition heritage pack for its corned meat. The new visually appealing pack is aimed at celebrating South African heritage, the brand’s 67-year history. Bull Brand has held a special place in South African hearts and homes since 1957. The older among...

1 week ago

Simplifying bakery shelf life

The shelf life of bakery products simplified with water activity by Dr. Brady Carter, Senior Research Scientist with Carter Scientific Solutions. The baked snack industry is a constantly growing market valued at $440 billion. These products typically cover a range of textures, colours, and flavours, and it is critical that they remain safe while maintaining...

1 week ago

Bühler showcases industry solutions at Electra Mining

Bühler Southern Africa presented its comprehensive industry solutions at Electra Mining Africa 2024. A proud exhibitor since 2016, the interactive display allowed visitors to experience its full suite of solutions, said Marco Sutter, MD, Bühler Southern Africa. These ranged from grain milling to animal feed, chocolate, coffee, biscuits, malting, and brewing. It included advanced materials...

1 week ago

Plant-based colours for clean-label confectionery

Concentrates made from fruit, vegetables and plants can deliver a full rainbow of shades in almost any confectionery application, explains Alison Donaldson, technical sales manager at GNT Group. Colour is key to creating appetising confectionery – and the choice of colouring ingredient can be every bit as vital. Six in ten South African shoppers say they...

1 week ago

Enhance your chewie fruit gummies

By combining pectin with gelatin, manufacturers can achieve an optimal texture of traditional gelatin-based gums while benefiting from the stabilising properties of pectin. Fruit gummies have carved out a unique place in the confectionery world, captivating consumers with their chewy texture and delicious flavours. Recently, these popular treats have evolved beyond simple indulgence to become...

1 week ago

Innovative recycling for animal welfare

Nampak Liquid Cartons, Fibre Circle, and Infinite Industries have teamed up to replace old asbestos roofs at SPCA Roodepoort Krugersdorp with eco-friendly sheets, enhancing animal shelter and promoting sustainability. Nampak Liquid Cartons is once again joining forces with Fibre Circle and Infinite Industries to showcase the power of innovative recycling. Building on the success of...

2 weeks ago

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...

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