Woolworths has introduced a vegan “honee”, an animal-friendly alternative to honey.
In reaction to several deaths in the US from an unknown lung illness apparently linked to vaping/e-cigarettes, here is a statement from SAAFFI (SA Association of the Flavour & Fragrance Industry) with regard to the use of food flavourings in these devices.
In an effort to gear up growth, Shoprite wants to move to smaller stores, closer to where its customers are.
The sale of private label products in South Africa has been on an upward trend since 2016, with spend on this segment growing at almost twice the pace of named brands. And this rise is being fueled by increased innovation and differentiation by retailers and suppliers.
From August 27, Food Lovers Market, Pick n Pay, Spar, Shoprite, Clicks and Woolworths will be rolling out the same recycling labels on their packaging, dropping a confusing previous system.
The South African consumer landscape is currently fragmented and polarised, characterised by what Nielsen terms “the double-edged demand of the South African consumer”.
Blueberry production in South Africa is set to reach 17,000 tons this year – an all-time high. SA produced 11,300 tons in 2018. About 70% of the blueberries produced in the country are exported.
High unemployment is often quoted as the reason for much of SA’s current mood of doom and gloom. But, look beneath the official statistics and you will see a vibrant economy built by tens of thousands of small business operators and entrepreneurs, many in the food business.
Global ingredients distribution company, Barentz International, is expanding in South Africa with a joint venture (JV) with SK Chemtrade Services, a supplier of raw materials to the life sciences industries the region.
An estimated 1.6 million litres of fatty oils and caustic soda poured out of Willowton Oil into the Msundusi River last Tuesday, leaving a trail of destruction.
