27 Jun AMA agrees that BMI is racist and has caused ‘historical harm’
Invented 200 years ago by an astronomer, BMI as a measure of weight and health has long been controversial – and now the American Medical Association agrees.
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27 Jun Alternative-protein market faces cull
Over-investment and under-performance are thinning out the fake meat market, paving the way for survival of the fittest and better product quality.
26 Jun Hellmann’s Mayo makes a local return
Pick n Pay has bought back Hellmann's Mayonnaise to its shelves, astutely tapping into the storm of disappointment when Unilever announced earlier this year it was culling the imported brand.
25 Jun The first CRISPR-edited salad is here
A US gene-editing startup, North Carolina–based Pairwise is rolling out a new type of mustard greens engineered to be less bitter than the original plant. The vegetable is the first CRISPR-edited food to hit the American market.
25 Jun Six imperatives facing the food industry today
The president and CEO of FMI - the US Food Industry Association - lays out six imperative issues facing the food industry today. Her emphasis is on the US market but with global relevance, too.
22 Jun Alarming rise of early-onset cancer among millennials
Researchers are unsure of the exact reasons behind this trend but suspect changes in nutrition, lifestyle, and the microbiome may play a role. The rise in early-onset cancers has economic, clinical, and social implications, necessitating further research and potential adjustments to screening programs.
14 Jun Fab new variants from Cadbury on SA shelves
Chocolate lovers are in for a treat with the arrival of three exciting Cadbury special edition flavours. Made with the finest ingredients these three delicious 150g slabs are EVERYTHING BUT ORDINARY!
14 Jun Super premium dairy innovation from Big Food
Häagen-Dazs, owned by General Mills, is bringing some inspired luxury to the US yogurt aisle with the debut of Häagen-Dazs Cultured Crème....
14 Jun KOO gets a makeover
One of Tiger Brands’ iconic heritage brands, KOO, has refreshed its positioning and looks to showcase the value it brings to consumers, including convenience, healthy nourishment, superior quality taste, and homegrown ingredients.
14 Jun Ultra-processed foods: bread may be considered one, but that doesn’t mean it’s all bad
Modern bread is a far cry from the bread of the past and is now widely considered an ultra-processed food. But, this doesn’t necessarily mean it’s bad for us.
13 Jun Tiger Brands extends Langeberg & Ashton Foods (L&AF) operations
Tiger Brands will extend operations at its deciduous fruit business Langeberg & Ashton Foods (L&AF) for a further season, much to the relief of broadly affected groups in the Western Cape.
13 Jun Talking food business with Mark Sack, CEO of Sally Williams Fine Foods
You've heard of Sally Williams Nougat, haven't you? Get the story behind the business in this great podcast.....
13 Jun First Choice’s new grilled chicken and chilli flavoured in sliced cheese range
Woodlands Dairy, one of South Africa’s leading dairy manufacturers, has introduced two new flavours to its First Choice sliced cheese range....
12 Jun The Taste Space – test kitchen and sensory expertise for hire
The launch of the taste space is an interesting idea - a fully-equipped sensory research facility for hire in Hillcrest, KZN, that’s based on the flexible workspace concept: pay for what you need and no fixed-term contracts.
11 Jun Yummy new Carbsmart treats
Carbsmart, the leading South African low-carb foods company, is always looking for ways to create healthy, guilt-free versions popular treats - and has launched two yummy new additions to its extensive range.
09 Jun The major changes between R146 and the newly-updated draft labelling regulations
The (new, new, new, new) draft labelling regulations – what a whirlwind! FACTS SA lays out the differences between R146 and R3337 - a great guide to what every foodbev producer needs to know!
02 Jun Guidelines to new draft labelling regs finally published
Here are the long awaited Guidelines to R3337 - Draft Food Labelling Regulations! You will need to reference these to understand the draft regulations and when preparing your comments!
02 Jun Clover wins the butter battle
Stork’s butter spread label is misleading, top court finds...
02 Jun PepsiCo South Africa to acquire the remaining 50% of Futurelife
PepsiCo South Africa, through its subsidiary Pioneer Foods, is to acquire the remaining 50 percent stake in Futurelife Health products following the initial 50% acquired in 2015, all for undisclosed sums.
01 Jun ‘Feed the gut, protect the liver, support the brain…’ A strategy to re-engineer ultra-processed foods
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Reformulation strategies at leading food companies typically involve reducing salt, fat, and sugar. A more effective approach, claims famed pediatric endocrinologist, Dr Robert Lustig, is informed by three core principles underpinning metabolic health: protect the liver, feed the gut, support the brain.
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