Lockdown has had all kinds of nasty unexpected consequences, one of them being short supplies of Marmite. This hangover of the alcohol ban during the first phases of lockdown is due to a dearth of concentrated yeast extract, a byproduct from brewing beer.
The popular Propak Cape expo, supposedly due to be held this month, has had to be postponed to next year, but organisers, Specialised Exhibitions, is hosting a make-good webinar: 'Opportunities in Packaging in the New Normal’, taking place on Wednesday 21 October.
Lockdown’s hard impact on SA soft beverage categories The bottled water, energy drinks and sparkling soft drinks categories are three distinctively different categories that have all suffered very different impacts as a result of the Covid-19 lockdown. Here are some interesting insights by Dr Dana Braithwaite,...
Rotolabel S&N Labels, a major player in foodbev labelling, has announced has rebranded to S&N Labels from 1 October 2020 to focus on its core offering and to grow market share.
A French startup has developed a urine-powered super-fertiliser, far better, greener and cheaper than current options, part of a drive to figure out how humanity can better design its sanitary systems to recognise our urine for the amazing resource it is.
Kevin Hedderwick has had a spectacular career in the food service and restaurant industries in South Africa. In this podcast, he talks about his career with Steers, Famous Brands, Brian Joffe and Gourmet Burger Kitchen in the UK.
Cleaning is one of the most crucial aspects of an effective allergen control programme. It aims to remove allergen soils from equipment and shared lines. Cleaning is regarded as the first line of defence against allergen contamination.
Some impressive technologies are not only impacting the food industry right now but will also have a huge impact in the future. As their use grows to be more prevalent, the industry will change to be smarter and more efficient, with continued improvements across the board.
'Business Day Cannabis Economy LIVE', in partnership with Afriplex, is a series of webinars to discuss “the role of Cannabis in rebuilding SA’s economy”. The first event in late August can be viewed here...
Parent firm Mars unveiled the change this week for the 70-year-old brand, the latest company to drop a logo criticised as a racial stereotype. Packaging with the new name will hit stores next year.
Restauranteur Anastasia Sideris has a double celebration on the go: the 15th anniversary of the founding of her 25-store Tasha's restaurant group; and the repurchase from Famous Brands of the 51% stake sold in 2008. Here's an interview with this impressive 45-year old entrepreneur.
Forget artificial sweeteners. Researchers are now developing new forms of real sugar, to deliver sweetness with fewer calories. But tricking our biology is no easy feat. [An excellent article, essential reading for every food tech/scientist and product developer! Long read...]
American consumers have been flocking back to butter...
In measuring the amazing advances in food technology today against contemporary food values - the result is a complex picture of consumer acceptability.
A new report published by the International Commission on Microbiological Specifications for Foods (ICMSF) indicates transmission of COVID-19 via the consumption or handling of food is highly unlikely. One of the authors is SA microbiology titan, Dr Lucia Anelich.
If you are thinking of starting a food business or upgrading your existing food premises, then this podcast is for you….
While the diverse food group missed out on restaurant trade during the lockdown, consumers bought more of its products to prepare at home.
South Africa's ubiquitously consumed mealie/maize meal porridge/pap/putu has officially entered the ready-to-eat food market in the innovative form of Papstix, pre-packaged rolls filled with a tasty relish centre.
Givaudan, the No 1 global flavour house, has announced that it is changing the name and positioning of its flavour division to reflect its expanded product offering.
RCL Foods has reported a big drop in full-year earnings with hefty impairments due to local economic woes and the impact of Covid-19.