29 Apr B-well’s oil refill model gains traction in townships
As households continue to feel the strain of rising living costs, B‑well has begun rolling out a flexible cooking oil refill model in selected township stores.....
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27 Apr Africa Food Show 2026 coming to Cape Town again
Africa Food Show 2026: Leading brands bet big on $88B global market & Africa’s $1T food sector.....
27 Apr When reformulation backfires: ProNutro’s taste troubles
This iconic cereal brand is facing a huge consumer backlash — and PepsiCo is now in damage‑control mode.....
27 Apr First Choice – new pack design and improved custard taste
Woodlands Dairy’s First Choice Custard has unveiled a fresh new look and an even creamier taste....
27 Apr Simba revamps offer with new thicker cut chips
Thicker crunch, great taste and proudly South African moments made to be shared....
27 Apr Danone Southern Africa appoints new country director
Danone Southern Africa has a new country director....
27 Apr Collagen supplements: are they really worth the hype?
Collagen supplements seem to be everywhere these days — in powders, capsules and even drinks. They’re often marketed as a quick fix for smoother skin and healthier joints. But do they actually live up to the claims?
31 Mar What really happens during sourdough fermentation?
New research shows that sourdough fermentation does more than make bread rise — it transforms wheat fibres in unexpected ways....
30 Mar AgroPro Africa 2028 launched – will be part of Propak Africa
A new trade show is coming to SA’s events calendar: AgroPro Africa 2028, a dedicated platform for the continent’s food, beverage, and pulp and paper processing industries.
17 Mar Woolworths vertically integrates with the acquisition of in2food
Woolworths’ takeover of one of its key suppliers signals a new kind of offshore ambition....
25 Feb The Oryx story: Building a salt empire from a garden shed
Oryx Desert Salt has become a household name, with the unmistakable Gemsbok logo gracing many dining tables across South Africa....
25 Feb Botselo Mills: The family business feeding the nation
Family-run Botselo Mills, based in Delareyville, North West, has come a long way from tiny farming roots in the 1980s....
25 Feb Can structural colour replace titanium dioxide in food?
This US start-up is betting on what's known as the butterfly effect....
23 Feb Top food tech trends from CES 2026
The famous Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2026 in January) in Las Vegas once again showcased amazing tech that's shaping the future of food: in the field, factory, store, restaurant and home...
23 Feb Customers don’t care!
Accepting that customers don't care is sobering and ensures that decision-makers are under no illusion that any form of arrogance or hubris is justifiable.....more great thinking from SA futurist/trends guru, Jonathan Cherry....
23 Feb From waste to wonder: the hidden power of pineapple leaves
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Here's some interesting local research into beneficiating pineapple waste....
16 Jan From garage cookery classes to an iconic SA flavour empire
Ina Paarman went from teaching cooking in her family’s garage to founding one of South Africa’s most iconic food brands. Today, her products are universally stocked in food retailers, but the journey began humbly......
16 Jan “If you don’t like dark roast, this isn’t the coffee for you.”
How saying no can actually sell more......
16 Jan Rethinking ultra-processed foods: Science, leadership and our shared responsibility
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Some excellent reflections by Yolande Schulz, Vice President at SAAFoST, an FMCG industry leader and food scientist, as published on LinkedIn....
15 Jan Stopping weight-loss jabs leads to faster rebound than expected
This report asks the big question: Are they still worth it?