SA Food Review

Ingredients/Raw Materials

29 Mar 2023

CASSIDA food-grade lubricants from FUCHS

Providing special lubricants for the highest performance and sustainability, safety, and reliability, as well as efficiency and cost-savings, FUCHS offers two food-grade lubricant ranges. These are the CASSIDA range, based on fully synthetic oils, and the CASSIDA FM range, based on semi-synthetic and white oils. The CASSIDA range is NSF H1 registered, as well as...
22 Mar 2023

First in line to bring F&B concepts to life

With its vision as the first stop for processors and brand owners in the food and beverage manufacturing industry, SK Chemtrade is confident and committed to delivering world-class ingredient solutions and formulations to every stage of the formulation process. Food Review spoke to Managing Director Mark Ferrao on SK Chemtrade’s vision and growth as the...
07 Mar 2023

Optimised texture solutions for enriched gummies

Pectin is a simple solution in the production of enriched gummy confectionery, suitable for numerous functional ingredients. Highly flexible pectins Confectionery enriched with functional ingredients is the trend. For example, they provide important vitamins or minerals in chewable form and can easily be integrated into the daily routine. Countless shapes, colours, and flavours provide a...
02 Mar 2023

The rise of cultivated meat

Cultivated meat – meat products grown from cells in a laboratory – might sound like science fiction, but it’s fast becoming a reality. Although it’s unlikely that we’ll see lab-grown meat cuts on our supermarket shelves within the next decade or so, this new biotechnology does raise several questions for the veterinary industry, as well as for livestock farmers. Technology effects on farmers & veterinary professionals The South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) continually...
29 Dec 2022

MartinoRossi SpA show that research and innovation make them the real leaders at the FI Europe 2022 trade fair in Paris

MartinoRossi SpA closes a busy 2022 by taking part in FI Europe 2022, the most important exhibition for companies producing ingredients for the Food & Beverage industry, scheduled for Dec. 6-8 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in Paris. MartinoRossi will be one of the leading exhibitors at the 2022 edition of FI Europe (Hall...
23 May 2022

The drive for healthier food

The drive for healthier food with reduced sugar content continues to gain momentum and while there are now several sugar alternatives – both natural and synthetic – replacing sugar in baked goods and confectionery remains a bit of a challenge thanks to the fact that sugar does much more than just adding sweetness. Pressure to...
18 Mar 2021

The future of immune health post-pandemic

The pandemic has brought the topic of immune defence into sharp focus. Many consumers are increasingly turning to functional foods and dietary supplements that help support the body’s own defences. Eight manufacturers share their thoughts about the challenges and innovation potential they foresee in the “Immune Health” segment. Maryanne Mburu – senior key account manager...
25 Feb 2021

Embrace wellbeing through nature

Diana Food has 30 years of experience in providing colours and a range of natural flavours to the confectionery and beverage industry. We look at what defines a ‘natural’ product in an age where consumers look towards health and traceability in foodstuffs. With an extensive raw material base, the company’s R&D experts develop custom-made solutions...
24 Feb 2021

Pushing boundaries in sophisticated adult drinks

Alcohol-free spirits? This may sound like a contradiction in terms, but it’s an exotic new category pushing the boundaries of new product development. This revolution is shaping the future of tomorrow’s drinking culture. We track evolving consumer demand as these products continue to grow. Consumers are demonstrating an increased desire for healthier and controlled lifestyles;...
19 Nov 2020

DSM launched purpose driven brand strategy

Royal DSM has launched a new brand campaign targeting the human nutrition and health markets. The concept reflects DSM’s evolved strategic direction in human nutrition and health as an end-to-end partner within the value chain, by championing the purpose behind the products that help solve the world’s greatest nutritional challenges and keep the growing global...

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