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26 Sep ‘Biltong must secure geographical indication’ – economist

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Biltong is of strategic importance to the South African economy and should have 'geographical indication' status, providing protection to unique agricultural products based on their geographical origins.

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23 Sep The Libstar story: a major food player you didn’t know you knew

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Proven entrepreneurship, relentless innovation and a solid core of corporate best practice has put South African food giant Libstar Holdings in a powerful yet agile position in the consumer packaged goods industry. This report by Angus Powers.

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21 Sep The future of baby food is sleek, organic & rooted in science

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It’s no secret that going organic is trendy. People want quality and transparency in everything from their produce to their beauty products these days. And it doesn’t stop there. The newest frontier in the organic revolution is baby food.

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19 Sep Processing changes the food we eat – here’s what that means for health

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To understand how healthy a food is, we generally look at its components – carbohydrates, fats and proteins, or the vitamins, minerals and other substances it may contain. But this purely “nutritional” vision overlooks one property that’s a key part of a food’s health potential – its structure.

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19 Sep Vegan honey now on Woolies’ shelves

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Woolworths has introduced a vegan "honee", an animal-friendly alternative to honey.

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12 Sep SA flavour association on use of food flavourants in e-cigs

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In reaction to several deaths in the US from an unknown lung illness apparently linked to vaping/e-cigarettes, here is a statement from SAAFFI (SA Association of the Flavour & Fragrance Industry) with regard to the use of food flavourings in these devices.

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29 Aug Shoprite’s plans for growth in face of tough, tight times

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In an effort to gear up growth, Shoprite wants to move to smaller stores, closer to where its customers are. 

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29 Aug US: KFC’s finger lickin’ good debut of plant-based chicken nuggets

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This past Monday, KFC debuted its plant-based chicken–Beyond Fried Chicken–at a single Atlanta restaurant. The public response was ridiculous, to say the least.

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29 Aug The private label revolution in SA

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The sale of private label products in South Africa has been on an upward trend since 2016, with spend on this segment growing at almost twice the pace of named brands. And this rise is being fueled by increased innovation and differentiation by retailers and suppliers. 

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28 Aug Leading retailers agree to standardise pack recycling info

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From August 27, Food Lovers Market, Pick n Pay, Spar, Shoprite, Clicks and Woolworths will be rolling out the same recycling labels on their packaging, dropping a confusing previous system.

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28 Aug The brave new world of food as medicine

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The concept of food-as-medicine is as old as human civilisation - but US columnist Victor Martino argues it's back in a big way and major packaged food-bev companies are taking notice.

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28 Aug Innova: Holistic health speaks to all generations

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Nutrition that supports both physical and emotional wellbeing is thriving. It can target different generations with more specific holistic approaches to help identify opportunities and optimise innovation.

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27 Aug Nielsen: The impact of double-edged demand in SA

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The South African consumer landscape is currently fragmented and polarised, characterised by what Nielsen terms "the double-edged demand of the South African consumer".

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26 Aug Back from the brink: how I reversed my T2 diabetes

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Being diagnosed with out-of-control type 2 diabetes was a shock for Stuff science writer, John McCrone. But is this how we can all fight back? [Brilliant & enlightening read, great explanation of diabetes aetiology and how to reverse it. Ed]

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26 Aug SA blueberry production – and employment – skyrockets to all-time high

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Blueberry production in South Africa is set to reach 17,000 tons this year – an all-time high. SA produced 11,300 tons in 2018. About 70% of the blueberries produced in the country are exported.

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26 Aug Shattering the myth of high unemployment: why 29% closer to 12%

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High unemployment is often quoted as the reason for much of SA's current mood of doom and gloom. But, look beneath the official statistics and you will see a vibrant economy built by tens of thousands of small business operators and entrepreneurs, many in the food business.

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23 Aug New, healthier ‘butter’ spread almost entirely water

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Cornell University food scientists have created a new low-calorie 'butter' spread that consists mostly of water.

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23 Aug Barentz strengthens South Africa footprint with SK Chemtrade Services JV

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Global ingredients distribution company, Barentz International, is expanding in South Africa with a joint venture (JV) with SK Chemtrade Services, a supplier of raw materials to the life sciences industries the region.

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20 Aug Willowton Oil’s shocking KZN pollution disaster

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An estimated 1.6 million litres of fatty oils and caustic soda poured out of Willowton Oil into the Msundusi River last Tuesday, leaving a trail of destruction.

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15 Aug New take on slowing avocado ripening

Posted at 18:06h in Food Science, Technology and Ingredients Stuff by Brenda 0 Comments
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The avo trend is on a stellar trajectory, and with it have come several new concepts to enhance their transit and shelf life. Latest innovation comes in a small package, dubbed Hazel Avocado.

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