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Daily Maverick has a new investigative food team and it is publishing a four-part series, ‘The Sugar Saga’. Part one looks at the origins of how fat came to be demonised, while the real demon, sugar, was exorcised in the human diet.
As Extended Producer regulations loom in SA, leading SA packaging group, Polyoak, took the opportunity on Global Recycling Day (18 March 2021) to put its recycling credentials forward, both internally to employees and also to its market base.
Checkers is taking another step on Woolies' toes with the launch of a new premium food range called Forage & Feast.
Amid a growing consumer interest in plant-based foods, South Africa's RCL Foods and US plant-based food company, LIVEKINDLY Collective, have established a local joint venture called LIVEKINDLY Collective Africa.
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Here's stuff of food entrepreneurial dreams coming true... Mondelēz International is continuing its expansion in the snacking sector, and will acquire UK performance nutrition company, Grenade, from its majority shareholder Lion Capital.
There has been significant funding activity in the cultured meat space since the start of the year — and we’re only three months in! Here's taking stock of the cell-based meat companies that have gotten funding so far in 2021, and see how their approaches vary.
Is salt really the enemy? Is all processed food bad for us? Does red meat give you cancer? Renowned UK epidemiologist, Tim Spector, has a new book out which reveals why almost everything we have been told about food is wrong. He questions every diet plan, official recommendation, miracle cure or food label and encourages a rethink on our whole relationship with food.
Flavour tends in these pandemic times are a story of polar opposites - the familiar and the daring are notable following the unpredictability of 2020, with 2021 proving to be just as unprecedented. Here are some expert predictions....
Biodegradable plastic promises a plastic that breaks down into natural components when it’s no longer wanted for its original purpose. The idea of a plastic that literally disappears once in the ocean, littered on land or in landfill is tantalising — but also (at this stage) a pipe dream.
The SA Association for Food Science & Technology (SAAFoST) has announced the appointment, on a part-time contract, of its new SAAFoST CEO, Susan Featherstone.
The ex CEO of Tiger Brands and later a respected banker becomes the most high-profile SA business leader to die from the disease.
The biennial SAAFoST Congress (SA Association for Food Science & Technology) will run from 20 - 22 September this year and make use of virtual event solutions that will propel members to an engaging new experience. This is always a must-do event for anyone involved in the manufacturing of FMCG food/drinks.
With increasing recognition that robust and successful food safety is dependent on a company's food safety culture, SGS has launched of Realize, a new program that will help companies achieve just such a winning culture.
With many consumers snacking more due to the COVID-19 pandemic, comfort foods – such as popcorn – have an untapped potential for innovation, asserts Mintel.
In shocking and sad news for the SA food industry, Covid-19 has claimed one of its finest servants, David Watson.
What Daily Maverick did for South Africa in exposing Guptagate, Nkandlagate and State Capture, it's now plans to do the same on any malfeasance - or its opposite - in the food industry! Watch out!
We've all had a rough past year, and the challenges are not getting any easier. Thus, there’s likely never been a more important time to showcase your company, products and services to your target market, to create and keep customers - which, of course, is...
Consumers will pick up their pursuit of immunity boosts, new plant-based options, global flavours and tech-enhanced foods after a tough year.
Mintel has outlined three key trends for the global food, drink, and foodservice industries, including analysis, insights, and recommendations centred around the ‘now’ (next 12 months), the ‘next’ (18 months+), and the ‘future’ (five+ years) of consumer behaviour.