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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...
There is massive global excitement and interest in stevia, and in South Africa, too, as manufacturers seek to deliver on consumers' over-arching desire for things 'natural'. Brian Lanton, MD of Cape Food Ingredients, offers this practical advice on the issues, challenges and application of steviol...
Nestlé UK and Ireland is reformulating its iconic KitKat bar, which will result in the removal of 3,800 tons of saturated fat from the public’s diet, improving the nutritional profile of the product....
Bread baked to a fluffier texture tastes saltier than more dense counterparts of the dietary staple, a new study shows. This discovery might prove useful for lowering the salt content in bread — the highest source of sodium in many national diets.
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Except during the recession, when consumers sought less expensive groceries, retail sales of canned, jarred, and otherwise preserved foods have been in decline. Ready meals such as canned stew, fruit, and seafood saw the steepest drops since 2003, according to researcher Euromonitor International....
Some 3 000 people die from food poisoning annually in the US. In Africa, the figure is more likely around 2 000 people a day. In South Africa, implementation of food safety laws has been described as 'dismal' by experts. E coli, salmonella and...
All of a sudden, everyone's allergic to something. What happened? The rise of allergy is likely due to a number of factors that are mostly the result of an increasingly wealthy, sophisticated, modern Western society. In other words, First World ...
Two iconic American brands have parted ways: McDonald’s will stop serving Heinz ketchup in all of its stores worldwide after the condiments company hired the former head of Burger King as its new chief executive....
Heston Blumenthal was named chef of the decade in the 10th annual Observer Food Monthly Awards last week. The Guardian reflects on 10 years in which the British food revolution came of age....
Approximately 580 dogs have died and 3,600 reported sick in a mysterious connection with consuming Chinese jerky treats, according to a new update from the US FDA. ...
Four decades of medical wisdom that cutting down on saturated fats reduces our risk of heart disease may be wrong, a top UK cardiologist has said. ...
Yellowtail caught in Indian waters, and farmed in Korea and Japan, and snoek from New Zealand and Namibia are on offer in local stores, major retailers have confirmed....
There are many options for storing half-cut fruit and vegetables, and now some clever American designers have come up with a new idea, Food Huggers. [Click pic to enlarge]
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Aero has shown year-on-year volume and value growth, and now there's a new variant on SA shelves. Nestlé recently introduced Aero Orange in a 38 gram and 100 gram pack sizes.
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The greatest challenge feeding the world’s growing population is not about the science needed to boost production, it is convincing the public to accept it, said three GM pioneers who received the 2013 World Food Prize last week....
PepsiCo/Simba is marking the 40th birthday of one of South Africa’s enduringly favourite snacks, NikNaks or amaNikNaks as its affectionately known in the township, with a new Spicy Beef flavour to complement the current range of Original Cheese and Fruit Chutney.
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South Africa's packaging Oscars were announced last night at a gala function in Jo'burg - and the ultimate winner is the world’s first multi-functional two-piece injection moulded closure for spice bottles! Undoubtedly, the Gold Pack Awards programme – established by the...
What's the worst thing about KFC chicken? No, not the calories - rather the fact that it's not really designed to be eaten on the go. Well, that was until KFC introduced a new menu item for people who absolutely have to have their...
Industrial metal detectors may be old technology, but greater sensitivity, fewer false rejects and ease of use are helping them maintain their relevance in food and beverage inspection....
Around the world, consumer demand for energy-boosting products is at an all-time high. At the centre of the energy craze is one of the world’s oldest and most widely consumed drugs: Caffeine. Appearing in everything from soft drinks to confectionery to beef jerky snacks, caffeine...