- LETS TALK TILES The technology of porcelain tiles is changing all the time and the aesthetic appearance of the tiles goes beyond all expectation. There are so many varieties of porcelain that it all becomes somewhat confusing and nowadays you have the latest entry into the market – SINTERED PORCELAIN! Firstly, perhaps we should look at what is sintering;...
- NORTHERN KENYA ECO-OASIS Located in the Laikipia County in Kenya; situated to the northeast of the Great Rift Valley, the high plains of Laikipia is recognised as one of Kenya’s best safari regions. With its elevation and views Arijiju, a private luxury residence, makes the most of this spectacular landscape while doing its utmost to preserve it.
- Digital technology makes car insurance more affordable Third party car insurance continues to be priced beyond the means of millions of ordinary vehicle owners, with the result that many South Africans face serious financial consequences after a car collision where they were at fault—just because they could not afford to buy cover.
- Symrise opens application labs in Nigeria For the first time in its corporate history, Symrise has set up its own application labs in Nigeria. The global fragrance and flavouring manufacturer based in Germany opened the new facilities in Lagos on 4 September 2019. ‘This will strengthen our presence and underpin our growth goals in the region,’ says Rudy McLean, managing director...
- What are the top three targeted industries for cybercrime? Cybercrime is on the rise and virtually every industry is being affected in some way. However, some industries appear to be more susceptible than others. Let’s take a look at the industries believed to be the most attractive to cybercriminals, why, and what they can do to prevent a breach.
- KEEPING SOUTH AFRICAN FAMILIES SAFE FOR OVER 50 YEARS. Keeping South African Families safe for over 50 years. Trust Mitek with the roof over your head. eCo Fasteners are #timber and #steel fastening devices that provide strong and rigid connections to any #building #structure in which they are applied. The use of the appropriate fastener in the correct manner not only ensures strong #connections,...
- CPUT student off to London thanks to winning salad dressing recipe There will soon be no need to order your salad dressing on the side thanks to a CPUT BTech Consumer Science student.
- THE NEW AERON CHAIR FROM HERMAN MILLER Global design manufacturer Herman Miller, Inc. has unveiled a new Aeron chair that is now available in South Africa exclusively through long-term local distributor All Office. The Aeron chair first launched in 1994 and was unlike any chair the world had ever seen.
- Sustainably sourced white mulberry tree extract gets to the root of anti-aging Clariant Active Ingredients has launched Prenylium – the first product unveiled in its new partnership with French biotechnology company, Plant Advanced Technologies (PAT). Rich in rare prenylated flavonoids content, Prenylium is a unique Morus alba tree root extract, highly efficient at protecting the skin matrisome from degradation that occurs with time and UV exposure. It...
- The dark truth about acne in darker skin tones While melanin queens have the advantage of ageing more gracefully when compared to their lighter counterparts, they are not completely immune to other skin concerns such as acne. What’s even more concerning and difficult to treat are the remnants of acne that can linger or permanently leave a mark, long after the acne has cleared up. ‘In darker skin tones we have to treat acne much more swiftly and efficiently than in lighter skin tones as there is a much bigger chance of developing post inflammatory pigmentation and scarring,’ explains Dr Portia Gumede of Dr P Aesthetic Lifestyle Centre.

Food Review August 2020

This edition of Food Review celebrates some incredible milestones in the F&B industry. We applaud the continued success and significant milestones of ingredient and packaging suppliers; the formation of a stellar advisory board for plant-based food and profile a South African first in laboratory accreditation! The comprehensive beverage processing feature is a must read!

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Local engineering firm celebrates 47 successful years
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A golden year for Firmenich
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Novel flavours with a story to tell
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Meet Endress+Hauser’s Beverley Govender
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Formation of stellar advisory board announced
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Eco-friendly ECA
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Industry Talk
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Company Focus
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Profile
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Colours & Flavours
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Protein Alternatives
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Plant Based Protein
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Lab & Testing Services
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Lab & Testing Services
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Beverage Processing Technology
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Form, Fill & Seal

Posts from this issue

31 Aug 2020

Local engineering firm celebrates 47 successful years

When Gus Egli arrived in South Africa from Switzerland, his personal vision evolved into an engineering powerhouse for the vertical,…

Local engineering firm celebrates 47 successful years

When Gus Egli arrived in South Africa from Switzerland, his personal vision evolved into an engineering powerhouse for the vertical, form, fill and seal (VFFS) packaging industry. Maryke Foulds tracks the company’s ongoing investment in a new custom-built facility, sound operating principles and quality processes. To support the industrial food…

31 Aug 2020

Formation of stellar advisory board announced

Infinite Foods, Africa’s highly regarded goto-market platform for plant-based food brands, announced the formation of its inaugural advisory board. The…

Formation of stellar advisory board announced

Infinite Foods, Africa’s highly regarded goto-market platform for plant-based food brands, announced the formation of its inaugural advisory board. The board will accelerate its mission to make nutritious and environmentally sustainable plant-based meat and dairy alternative products accessible in subSaharan Africa. Within 18 months of launch, the supplier has brought…

01 Sep 2020

Local lab celebrates an accreditation first

VGL Dimensions is the first company in Africa to obtain ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation for the sampling of items to be…

Local lab celebrates an accreditation first

VGL Dimensions is the first company in Africa to obtain ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation for the sampling of items to be sent for subsequent testing. Local accreditation bodies do not provide this scope for ISO/IEC 17025 yet. American accreditation body, ANAB, was instrumental in securing the accreditation. By Maryke Foulds The…

Food Review September 2020
The South African food and beverage industry remains dynamic, flexible and agile. This edition of Food Review highlights key investments…
Food Review September 2020
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Food Manufacturing Africa Q3
Don’t miss this edition of Food Manufacturing Africa where we look at the profound effect new technologies like cloud computing,…
Food Manufacturing Africa Q3
Don’t miss this edition of Food Manufacturing Africa where we look at the profound effect new technologies like cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and predictive analytics can have on…
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Food Review July 2020
If you want to follow the latest trends in botanical ingredients for food and beverage formulation, this edition if for…
Food Review July 2020
If you want to follow the latest trends in botanical ingredients for food and beverage formulation, this edition if for you! We also touch on advances in colours and flavours;…
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Food Review June 2020
The June edition of Food Review focuses on critical aspects such as risk management. Do you know your legal obligations…
Food Review June 2020
The June edition of Food Review focuses on critical aspects such as risk management. Do you know your legal obligations during the COVID-19 pandemic and are your audit strategies in…
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FMA 2020 Q2
Bolstering production capacity is regarded as a key driver of economic expansion on the African continent. The growth of urban…
FMA 2020 Q2
Bolstering production capacity is regarded as a key driver of economic expansion on the African continent. The growth of urban middle-class consumers in Africa could lead to a $645 billion…
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Food Review May 2020
The May edition of Food Review looks at how you can re-engineer your business with the latest innovations in snacks…
Food Review May 2020
The May edition of Food Review looks at how you can re-engineer your business with the latest innovations in snacks & confectionery, dairy food and packaging automation. Major disruptions are…
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FMA 2020 Q1
Food Manufacturing in South Africa.
FMA 2020 Q1
Food Manufacturing in South Africa.
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Bakery Review 2020
Bakery Review unpacks ingredient and technology trends that assist in navigating the changing consumer landscape of clean labels, natural colours…
Bakery Review 2020
Bakery Review unpacks ingredient and technology trends that assist in navigating the changing consumer landscape of clean labels, natural colours and flavours and alternative flours.
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Food Review April 2020
While COVID-19 has turned the world on its head, the food and beverage manufacturing industry are still operating and busier…
Food Review April 2020
While COVID-19 has turned the world on its head, the food and beverage manufacturing industry are still operating and busier than ever. In this edition of Food Review, we investigate…
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Food Review March 2020
Despite the technological advances of the past century, there is one basic habit that people have not mastered:washing their hands…
Food Review March 2020
Despite the technological advances of the past century, there is one basic habit that people have not mastered:washing their hands properly. Diseases andgerms will not spread so widely if people…
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