Bananas are facing a pandemic, too. Almost all of the bananas exported globally are just one variety called the Cavendish. And the Cavendish is vulnerable to a fungus called Panama Disease, which is ravaging banana farms across the globe.
PepsiCo has launched the Kgodiso Development Fund, a five-year, R600-million investment to help transform the food system in South Africa.
Famous Brands has made its first acquisition in seven years, suggesting that the former JSE darling may have life in it yet.
Foremost food safety micro lab company, Mérieux NutriSciences South Africa, has expanded its testing & consultancy capabilities in Southern Africa with the acquisition of 100% shareholding in Hortec, a market leader in pesticide residue testing and consulting.
With the packaging and related industries celebrating being back at an in-person trade event, there was a palpable energy and vibe at this year’s Propak Africa exhibition, which took place from 8-11 March at the Johannesburg Expo Centre at Nasrec.
Buffet Olives is a familiar brand on grocery shelves and now consumers can enjoy six additions to the range that include delicious and easy-to-serve pestos and tapenades.
One of the first products made using a novel chicken-free egg white - unique macarons - is now available in the US.
Lactalis South Africa's 18-months Mature Cheddar, made for Woolworths, was crowned the Dairy Product of the Year at the 189th South African Dairy Awards.
Tiger Brands' newly-established Venture Capital Fund has made its first investment in Herbivore Earthfoods, a Cape Town-headquartered business specialising in plant-based food products.
Emotions and food have always been linked, but now snacks in particular are being used to change how the eater feels in a more targeted and conscientious way.
A favourite township street food is appearing in canned format on Shoprite shelves across South Africa, thanks to a recent deal with a young Limpopo-based entrepreneur who started his business during the height of lockdown.
With global demand increasing for all animal protein, the concept of octopus farming is being mooted in several countries - an idea widely criticised by scientists as appalling and inhumane.
Mars, Nestlé, PepsiCo and Danone are just a few of the large FMCGs to stop investments, sales, advertising or other activities as the Ukraine invasion continues.
The Woolworths’ Farming for the Future (FFF) programme has announced that Woodlands Dairy, based in Humansdorp in the Eastern Cape, is its 2021 Top Supplier of the Year.
UK snack company, Real Handful, hopes to shake up the nut category with a unique new range – Air Nuts, designed as a lighter way to snack on an old favourite.
Montego Pet Nutrition, the largest privately-owned pet food manufacturer, brand owner and distributor in Africa with a capacity of almost 100 000 tons annually, is at the forefront of the continent’s growing pet food market.
There’s value waiting to be recovered in many wastewater streams, including the water itself.
As of mid-2022, titanium dioxide (E171) will be banned as a food additive in the EU, by order of the European Commission. Titanium dioxide is the mostly widely used pigment to add white colour to foods, such as baked goods and sandwich spreads, to soups, sauces, salad dressing, and food supplements.
UK scientists have made a breakthrough in technology to viably create valuable prebiotics from waste potato skins.
As the price of wheat, maize, edible oil and fuel surge in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, JSE-listed food producers and grocery retailers face a tough balancing act.