27 Jan Smarties switches globally to 100% recyclable paper packaging
Nestlé has announced that its popular Smarties brand is now using recyclable paper packaging for its confectionery products worldwide.
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27 Jan Gary Taubes: ‘Obesity isn’t a calorie problem, it’s a hormone problem’
The author of the new book, The Case for Keto, argues that conventional approaches to tackling obesity and diabetes aren’t working, and that low-carbohydrate diets could be the way forward.
27 Jan Woolies survives and thrives on pandemic food trends
The eat-at-home trend and its online delivery foray have made all the difference for Woolworths in a very tough trading environment.
27 Jan And then – just like that – we were 20 years old!
If you are a food entrepreneur or just curious about forging a start-up to grown-up food manufacturing business, please enjoy this amusing retrospective by NoMU co-founder, Paul Raphaely. NOMU is one of South Africa’s leading, independent food innovators, with an ever-expanding range of quality food and lifestyle products.
26 Jan Obituary: Rabbi Desmond Maizels Z”L
Rabbi Desmond Maizels, head of the Cape Town Beth Din Kashrut, passed away on January 15. A giant and a legend in his community, he was well known and well loved by many in the SA food industry in his role as compliance officer for Kosher standards. His death has particularly moved Saul Abrahams, scion of the duo of families who founded Orley Foods, now part of Kerry Ingredients, who pays his respects here.
22 Jan Unilever looks to get nimbler with ‘nano factory’ concept
To enable more flexible and agile food production, engineers at Unilever have designed a nano factory that fits into a 12-metre container.
15 Jan PnP says goodbye to Brasher and hello to Boone
Retail giant Pick n Pay has announced that current CEO Richard Brasher will stop down from the helm later this year to be replaced by former Metro AG COO Pieter Boone.
14 Jan 2021 food and beverage industry outlook
The US food industry is struggling through the coronavirus pandemic, but the end is in sight. Which of its lessons will become permanent? This article is American in focus, but provides some really interesting global insights...
13 Jan Mintel announces Global Consumer Trends for 2021
Mintel, the experts in what consumers want and why, has announced seven trends set to impact global consumer markets in 2021, including analysis, insights, and recommendations centred around consumer behaviour, market shifts, innovative brands, and opportunities for companies and brands to act on in the next 12 months.
12 Jan Save time and money in the sterilization and pasteurization of foods
Now here's an intelligent solution to making sure your sterilization and pasteurization processes are up to scratch - the testo 191 data logger system.
10 Jan The unhealthy decline of SA marketing
Marketing is integral to enticing retailers and consumers to foodbev products. Here are some pertinent insights into the state of marketing in South Africa, penned by futurist/trends guru, Jonathan Cherry. 'The business of business is marketing" goes the old adage, but it seems to be something on the wane, as Cherry laments.
08 Jan Defining the core 100 flavours of South Africa
The Makers Landing Food Lab incubation programme at Cape Town's V&A Waterfront recently opened, a partnership with the National Treasury’s Jobs Fund to support job creation and skills development in the local food industry. It's currently home, too, to an exhibition of 100 Flavours of South Africa.
30 Dec The spooky and dangerous side of black liquorice
Black liquorice may look and taste like an innocent treat, but this candy has a dark side. This article was one of the top five 'most read' articles on the US edition of The Conversation in 2020.
13 Dec Sugar master plan for SA signed off
South Africa's Sugar Master Plan, delayed by Covid, has been agreed by all stakeholders in the R14-billion industry and seeks to stem a crisis caused by a flood of cheap imports and the tax on sugar-sweetened drinks that lowered demand from beverage makers.
12 Dec Pantone picks two colours of the year for 2021
Following one of the bleakest years in memory, Pantone has announced its 2021 colour of the year. And it’s not one but two colours, designed to create the sensation of a fresh sunrise over rocky terrain.
11 Dec Iconic Eskort processed meat brand gets a makeover
Shaking off the torrid times of the listeriosis crisis, this iconic 103-year-old South African meat brand has embarked on a contemporary image and marketing reboot.
30 Nov Slow-acting Tiger Brands declawed by Covid
Tiger Brands has admitted that it didn’t get its act together fast enough for the challenging consumer environment that existed way before Covid-19 hit our shores in March, with the result that it was caught on the backfoot by the pandemic. Here's some context and an interview with CEO Noel Doyle.
29 Nov TIME: The Best Foodbev Inventions of 2020
Every year, TIME highlights inventions that are making the world better, smarter and even a bit more fun. Here are the foodbev laureates included in TIME's top 100 innovations.
29 Nov Tesco introduces new packaging for fresh whole chickens
Tray and film are almost universally used in retail for fresh, whole chicken packaging - but now giant UK retailer, Tesco, is about to change this in its bid to cut down on plastic.
28 Nov Unilever to acquire US vitamins business SmartyPants – and other news
Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant Unilever upped its health and wellness offering through the acquisition of US-based SmartyPants Vitamins.
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