29 Jul Emerging trends in the plant-based industry
The plant-based revolution is here, and here to stay! Discover the latest growth opps, innovation, risks and challenges in the sector in this Mintel article.
More results...
The plant-based revolution is here, and here to stay! Discover the latest growth opps, innovation, risks and challenges in the sector in this Mintel article.
The gorgeous dragon fruit became the culinary darling of lockdown in Vietnam, but few South Africans seem to know it. This looks set to change...
International specialty food shows don't get bigger States-side than the annual Summer Fancy Food Show in New York, held every June. Here are some notable items of innovation from the 2022 expo, held live after a two-year pandemic absence.
The stranglehold of the current 13-year inflation high on consumer purchase patterns is clearly shown in the newly released NielsenIQ South Africa State of the Retail Nation report - it shows that twelve out of the Top 40 grocery products are showing double-digit inflation.
Food and logistics group RCL Foods has bought KwaZulu-Natal-based Sunshine Bakery - one of SA’s largest independent baking businesses.
FOODStuff SA is sad to report the passing of Bernard Cole, a respected food scientist and long-time SAAFoST servant and supporter.
Tetra Pak is testing a fibre-based barrier to replace the aluminium layer in its cartons for improved recyclability and carbon neutrality.
Président Cheese SA, in the Parmalat SA stable, has launched a broad new range of cream cheeses that it believes are a step up and apart from other brands on these busy shelves.
The processed crisp brand is still growing half a century after it was invented by scientists.... Here's some interesting commentary on just why it's so enduringly popular....
Ben & Jerry’s has filed a lawsuit against its parent company, Unilever, to block the sale of its Israeli business to a local franchisee. This whole saga has provoked much sound and fury, for and against....
Tiger Brands will continue operations at its Langeberg & Ashton Foods (L&AF) canned fruit plant for one more season following an agreement with workers and farmers.
Woolworths has launched a podcast series, Food for Thought – Demystifying the Foods Landscape, hosted by award-winning SA broadcast journalist, Redi Tlhabi.
2022 has not been short of food safety incidents. If it hits you, you need to know what to do and what to say. Entecom is hosting this webinar to aid and enlighten South African foodbev producers.
Kellogg has lost a high court battle against the UK government's plans to restrict retail promotions in England of foods high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS).
The Dept of Agriculture has created huge commotion and confusion over its ham-fisted new ruling on labelling for plant-based meat analogues. Here's what SA food industry legal guru, Janusz Luterek of Hahn & Hahn Attorneys, has to say on the matter...
Censorship or sensible? South Africa's Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has imposed a ban on "meaty" names for plant-based meat alternatives.
Global ingredients powerhouse Doehler has developed and launched a range of solutions based on African botanicals to meet the burgeoning demand for better food for better health.
For centuries, a delectable steak or pork loin has been the preferred choice for diners as societies grew more affluent and improved their diets. No longer.
Multinational food and beverage company PepsiCo, owner of South Africa's Pioneer Foods, has ambitious targets for its renewable energy programme.
The first manufactured beef steaks are set to hit restaurants next year. Israeli company Aleph Farms – funded by the sovereign wealth fund of Israel, UAE and Singapore, venture capitalists and private investors – has successfully created meaty steaks.