29 Aug Shoprite’s plans for growth in face of tough, tight times
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
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.
29 Aug The private label revolution in SA
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.
28 Aug Leading retailers agree to standardise pack recycling info
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.
27 Aug Nielsen: The impact of double-edged demand in SA
The South African consumer landscape is currently fragmented and polarised, characterised by what Nielsen terms "the double-edged demand of the South African consumer".
26 Aug SA blueberry production – and employment – skyrockets to all-time high
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.
26 Aug Shattering the myth of high unemployment: why 29% closer to 12%
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.
23 Aug New, healthier ‘butter’ spread almost entirely water
Cornell University food scientists have created a new low-calorie 'butter' spread that consists mostly of water.
23 Aug Barentz strengthens South Africa footprint with SK Chemtrade Services JV
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.
20 Aug Willowton Oil’s shocking KZN pollution disaster
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.
15 Aug New take on slowing avocado ripening
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.
15 Aug UK: Mondelēz to cap calories on children’s favourites
All chocolate and biscuit products typically bought for children will be under 100 calories in the UK and Ireland.
15 Aug The danger signals in SA’s discount deluge
Consumers are being “trained” to buy only on promotion - and it can backfire on brands, warns Nielsen’s Kerith Botha. South Africa is a nation of promotion-obsessed shoppers, according to a new Nielsen report, The Price of Promoting. It shows that 75% of the adult population...
15 Aug Beyond meat? The market for meat substitutes is way overdone
Considering the ongoing avalanche of media coverage of meat alternatives, you wouldn't believe this headline. But here's a measured, scholarly take on this frothing market...
15 Aug Nestlé launches new Nesquik All Natural Porridge
Nestlé is proving to be an innovation icon this year - and now comes the debut of a 'new-old' porridge for children, Nesquik All Natural Porridge.
13 Aug Reworking soup packaging for grab-n-go
UK soup manufacturer, Re:Nourish, has repackaged its line of prepared soups a “grab and go bottle” format allows the contents to be heated in a microwave - consumers can quickly enjoy a tasty and nutritious snack whether at home, at work or on the move.
05 Aug Fake burger wars ramp up with FDA approval of ‘plant blood’
Impossible Foods' signature plant blood ingredient “heme,” or soy leghemoglobin, has received FDA approval — meaning the neck-and-neck competition between Impossible Foods and Beyond Burger for domination of the fake burger market just got a little bit tighter.
30 Jul Chobani’s Hamdi Ulukaya and his provocative “anti-CEO playbook”
One of the most amazing food industry success stories of recent times is that of billionaire Chobani yogurt founder, Hamdi Ulukaya - who created the Greek yogurt market in the US - a sector that now has 50% market share. His recent TEDx talk is an inspiring and challenging business lesson...
30 Jul E-Handbook: A comparative look at alternative proteins
Proteins remain a hot trend in the food industry and with many good reasons. Proteins from non-animal sources are on a huge growth trajectory, but how do formulators choose among the many options out there?
30 Jul Sugar 2.0: new sugar unveiled by US biomedical firm
US biomedical company, Global BioLife, has developed a low-glycemic, “naturally-modified” sugar, coined Laetose, which it touts as being a healthier sweetener alternative.
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