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Mogale Meat, a South-African cellular food-tech company, recently showcased Africa’s first cultivated chicken, a first for the continent and also part of a major new technological drive to sustainably produce more essential animal protein.
Food safety is one of the most important aspects of the food business - and you can get up to speed on latest thinking and trends with many local and international experts at the Food Safety Summit SA 2022.
In the third article of three on plastic – its wonders, its problems and solutions - provocative SA journalist, Ivo Vegter, believes recycling is a scam and the solutions are mostly simple. Very interesting and sensible reading….time to get real, folks!
Provocative SA journalist, Ivo Vegter, several times winner of the SAAFoST Journalism Award, has penned three refreshing articles on plastic - its wonders, its problems and solutions. Here is the second article in the series. Very interesting reading....
You know what they say: everything old is new brewed again. At least that’s true when it comes to fermentation, that ancient food and beverage production process that is currently an overnight sensation.
Paul Polman, former CEO of Unilever, is a global champion of business and enviro/climate sustainability. His approach is fascinatingly illustrated In a new book, Net Positive, where he details how Unilever successfully saw off a hostile takeover from Kraft Heinz.
In a dysfunctional state like South Africa, it's hard to believe that a revered institution like the US Food & Drug Administration is accused of being something of a joke in the food industry. Here's a detailed and fascinating exposé on what's going on with America's food safety/nutrition watchdog.
Consumers are thinking carefully about the health benefits of the foods they consume. Here’s a look at the factors shaping their choices and driving growth in the functional foods sector.
The South African Association for Food Science & Technology (SAAFoST) has announced the appointment, on a full-time contract, of a new CEO, Ingrid Woodrow.
As we head into Easter, things could hardly be less sweet for one of the world’s largest chocolate makers, reports Dean Best, Managing Editor of just-food.com.
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.