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Can you prevent the flu? Sure you can. Don't come into contact with someone who has the flu, or get a vaccine. Can diet do it? A group of researchers say bacteria found in a traditional Japanese pickle can - and they have primed mainstream...
A Stellenbosch University study shows a rapidly growing black middle class in South Africa, along with a dramatic decline in racial inequality. The study does, however, caution that opportunities and life chances for children from different communities still remain unequal.
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Anti-microbial packaging could soon be a reality, really. Pharmaceutical company, Janssen Pharmaceutica, and UK advanced plastics manufacturer, Symphony Environmental, have collaborated to create a new type of plastic that helps preserve food and prevent spoiliage. Two years in development, they are now reportedly in...
A new report, Future Food and Drink Trends 2014, compiled by trend experts at RTS Resource, identifies five key trends that will drive the global food and drink industry in 2014: “natural highs”, one-step convenience, “foraged ingredients”, “flavour-full benefits”,...
A new report, Future Food and Drink Trends 2014, compiled by trend experts at RTS Resource, identifies five key trends that will drive the global food and drink industry in 2014: “natural highs”, one-step convenience, “foraged ingredients”, “flavour-full benefits”,...
Cargill , one of the world's largest beef processors, will begin labelling when its finely textured beef is used in the making of its US ground beef products....
Washington State residents voted on Nov 5 against a law that would require labels on genetically modified food. The measure was defeated in a 55% to 45% vote, with support edging out opposition in only three of the state’s 39...
Heart-clogging trans fats have been slowly disappearing from grocery aisles and restaurant menus in the US for the last decade. Now, the FDA is finishing the job. It has announced its preliminary determination that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), the primary dietary source of artificial trans...
Every two years, the Packaging Council of South Africa (PACSA) names its ‘Packaging Achiever’ – an accolade that’s traditionally presented at IPSA’s biennial Gold Pack Awards (announced late October). This is a significant honour and this year’s winner is Jeremy Mackintosh, MD of Polyoak Packaging,...
Burchells Foods, the Worcester-based manufacturer of sauces, soups and condiments, has received the prestigious FSSC 22000:2011 food safety and quality certification from ProCert in Switzerland. This global ticket has only been awarded to a handful of progressive food manufacturers in South Africa to...
What will the purists make of this? South African National Parks has named the successful bidders for the provision of restaurant and retail services at various national parks under its management. The announcements were made at the organisation’s headquarters in...
The finalists have been announced for the 26th edition of the Food ingredients Europe (FiE) Excellence Awards Programme. The Fi Europe Excellence Awards coincides with the show and recognises major innovations in the food ingredients industry, across eight categories. ...
Nestlé has pledged to accelerate the reduction of salt across all its food brands worldwide to support a WHO salt target of no more than 5g of salt per person, per day, by 2025.
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What happens if an advertising agency markets fresh fruits and vegetables the way they do processed foods? Agency, Victors & Spoils, has created campaigns for some of the biggest brands in the food industry — Coca-Cola, Quiznos and General Mills among them. Until now, what...
Tate & Lyle has introduced PULPIZ Pulp Extender, which it describes as an easy-to-use modified starch that brings exceptional pulp like texture - even after processing - and in formulations with low tomato paste content....
As unique way of celebrating just-past Hallowe'en, Bristol-based specialty ice cream-maker, Charlie Harry Francis, unveiled what is probably the world's first-ever glow-in-the-dark ice cream. His secret ingredient? Jellyfish protein....
South Africans take their biltong seriously and will argue about anything from who makes the best biltong, to the best cut of meat and the best way to make biltong. Now vegetarians have added a new dimension to the debate, with two...
South Africans take their biltong seriously and will argue about anything from who makes the best biltong, to the best cut of meat and the best way to make biltong. Now vegetarians have added a new dimension to the debate, with two...
The world's largest snack maker is widening its own market by mixing sweet with salty in its snacks - and is rolling out chocolate-covered Lay's Wavy chips for the American year-end holidays....
Quorn, the world’s leading brand of healthy, sustainable and delicious soy-free, meat-free products, has launched in South Africa. A leading brand in its category in 13 international markets including the UK, USA and Australia, the extensive Quorn range comprises many meat-free alternatives – from mince...