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Why does North Korea’s odious dictatorship remain so entrenched despite causing such hunger and misery to its people, including the devastation of a far-ranging famine that has killed one-fifth of the population. ...
In keeping with its quest to deliver innovative olde style beverage flavours into the South African market, Frankie’s Olde Style Soft Drink Company has launched Dandelion and Burdock, yet another variant to add to its range.
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Monday September 19 was International Talk Like A Pirate Day [where do these pish 'n tosh, mammering pea-brained 'days' hail?] - but in ragbag recognition, me hearties, this interesting article tackles the pirate’s biggest concern (after other pirates, official Navies, reefs or...
Eight people have died and another 55 people in 14 states have been sickened from a multistate outbreak of Listeria that has been officially linked to cantaloupes (spanspek in SA), sold under the Jensen Farms’ Rocky Ford-brand and which were recalled September 14.
...An international project is underway to improve the export competitiveness of rooibos could increase current production, sustain jobs and boost the value of exported tea.
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Aloe vera – Latin for ‘true aloe’ – has long been associated with skin health, cell growth, digestive health, and other benefits, and while scientific evidence of these is sometimes contradictory, it has a growing following around the world. Studies are currently underway to establish...
Paarl-based Afriplex has recently acquired micro-encapsulation technology to manufacture flavours in a powder format. This will allow the company to broaden its basket of flavour products and to offer clients an improved and wider range of product possibilities.
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Cherry Blossom, baked potato, soy sauce, fruit parfait...
Malcolm Gladwell is an influential business and societal thinker and commentator, perhaps best known or his books, Tipping Point, Blink and The Outliers. A detective of fads and emerging subcultures, with a knack of making you see the world in a different way, Gladwell's work...
When it was announced that Puglia Cheese had won four prizes, including two category winners, at the South African Dairy Championships in April this year, Davide Ostuni did what any self-respecting Italian man would do. He cried like a baby....
Last week it was alcohol advertising; this it was was the turn of fast-food marketing to kids that came into the line of health minister, Aaron Motsoaledi's fire....
Story is a new soft drink brand launched in the UK and exclusive to bars, restaurants and hotels - it's aimed at sophisticated consumers who want to have a good night out without drinking alcohol.
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Plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose...
Sell-by dates will be removed from food products in the UK under plans announced today by the Environment Secretary, Caroline Spelman. She's calling on manufacturers only to carry "use-by" or "best before" advice in an effort to reduce the estimated £12bn mountain...
SA's pasta market has seen a slow but steady growth in the last two years, picking up from the volume decline within 2008, reports BMI Research....
SA's recession seen within 2009 and spilling over into 2010 has undermined prepared custard sales as consumers were forced to curtail spending on luxury goods in favour of essential items, reports BMI Research....
Mageu, SA's popular traditional mealie malt-based beverage, has been a major victim of the recession but looks to be recovering ground again, reports BMI Research....
Canned protein in SA has been subject to fair levels of volatility in annual rates of growth and a decline historically. However, the category managed to maintain consistent growth from 2007 onwards. The 2010 category performance represents a continuation of this growth...
This week saw news of another round of consolidation in the global flavours sector, with Kerry, WILD and Frutarom announcing new acqusitions. DSM Nutritional Products also reported it was expanding its nutritional lipids offer....
Global sales of food and drink additives reached $27.4bn in 2010 according to Leatherhead Food Research’s new report ‘The Global Food Additives Market’. The best performing sectors include enzymes, acidulants and hydrocolloids, although much of this growth...