27 Sep SA’s sugar industry under assault
South Africa’s sugar industry faces tough times — even without the imposition of a tax on sugary drinks.
27 Sep Remgro exchanges Unilever stake for margarine(s) and cash
Remgro has sold its 25.75% stake in Unilever's South African business in a deal valued at R11.9-billion, ending a 10-year relationship with the global consumer-goods giant.
22 Sep Pioneer Foods’ moves to reduce sugar and salt
FMCG giant Pioneer Foods is part of the voluntary healthy food options industry initiative, being coordinated by the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA), in an effort to mitigate against the rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) caused by a poor diet, which accounts for 40% of the deaths in South Africa.
14 Sep Propak Cape 2017 to showcase latest food-bev packaging products and innovation
All the latest international packaging trends will be on show at this year’s Propak Cape trade exhibition, which takes place at the Cape Town International Conference Centre (CTICC) from 24-26 October.
14 Sep Paris Rethinking Cancer Summit: opening a brave new front
This upcoming world-first cancer summit in Paris looks set to open a new scientific front in the decades-long “War on Cancer” ie the role of diet and metabolism in cancer control. The Rethinking Cancer conference runs on September 21-22, 2017, at the internationally renowned Gustave Roussy Cancer Institute.
13 Sep Gauteng biltong producer attracts venture capitalist interest
Stoffelberg Biltong, claimed as South Africa’s fastest-growing biltong brand with a presence in multiple Spar and Shoprite and Checkers stores across SA, has announced an undisclosed capital raise and partnership deal with Secha Capital, an investment holding company that invests in SA FMCG and agribusiness companies.
13 Sep Consumer queen at SAAFoST Congress 2017
SA's best-known consumer issues journalist, Wendy Knowler, and SAAFoST have developed a positive working relationship over the past few years. Knowler was at Congress 2017, both as a presenter and session chair, and on the last afternoon presented her take on the event on her regular Wednesday afternoon slot on Cape Talk.
13 Sep A brilliant SAAFoST Congress 2017!
Some 600+ food and drink industrialists descended on Cape Town last week for what transpired into a memorable three-day event, possibly one of the most impressive of the 22 biennial congresses that SAAFoST (SA Association for Food Science & Technology) has ever hosted.
12 Sep FDA approves peanut allergy claim
For the first time, the US FDA is allowing a food company to claim its products may prevent peanut allergies. However, the evidence supporting the claim is limited to one study.
12 Sep UK snack producer launches microwavable crisps concept
British snack company, Fairfields Farm, has developed a new concept in snacks: microwavable crisps, designed to produce hot crisps as if they had been hand-cooked at home.
11 Sep Nestlé moves into plant-based foods segment with Sweet Earth acquisition
Nestlé may be better known for its large confectionery portfolio – but it is turning toward vegetarian food with the acquisition of California-based Sweet Earth in a bid to further align itself with modern food trends.
11 Sep Dark, milk, white or ruby? Chocolate’s fourth dimension
In a much-hyped launch in Shanghai, China, Swiss chocolate giant, Barry Callebaut, has launched a fourth type of chocolate - ruby - said to be the biggest innovation in chocolate for eighty years, since the invention of white chocolate.
11 Sep An introduction to the eight key global megatrends
In a rapidly changing global environment, megatrend analysis is critical for companies seeking to drive sustainable growth and remain relevant as competition increases and new ideas disrupt entire industries.
11 Sep The secret sauce of test-tube fish
Lab-grown meat is still weird. This tiny startup thinks it can get around the problem that bedevils every producer of protein alternatives, whether made from soybeans, peas, or cultured animal cells. [Great layman read on this intriguing topic. Ed]
10 Sep The genetics of eating disorders
New research bolsters the growing case that genes play a significant role....
03 Sep Pioneer Foods appoints new CEO as Phil Roux retires
Phil Roux (above) will retire as CEO of Pioneer Foods, SA's second-largest food group, effective October 1, but will continue to serve as strategic adviser to the company until November 30, 2019.
29 Aug Retailers turn to food to pique consumers’ interest
Shopping is no longer enough of a drawcard for consumers to come and spend at brick-and-mortar stores. Many fashion retailers are looking to new in-store concepts and food to pique the interest of under-pressure customers.
29 Aug The feminine force leading the Promeal pack
Anyone with a pet will not have failed to notice the new splash being made by Boss and Petley's brands on shelf. Meet a key figure behind these relaunches: Tania Morgan-Weyer, the MD of Cape Town wet pet food manufacturer, Promeal. Here's an interview with this determined and feisty FMCG marketer and business leader who has slashed through the glass ceiling so typical of the sector.
29 Aug Busting the myth that all food additives are bad: a quick guide for label readers
Processed foods often contain additives with intimidating chemical names or numbers. But many of these are derived from or based on naturally-occuring plant and mineral substances.
28 Aug Bread: fresh recipes for a stale industry
As one of the biggest packaged food categories by volume, bread holds huge sway over the prospects of many food ingredients. Thus, changes to the way bread is consumed has major ramifications for the ingredients industry - this update from Euromonitor International.