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15 Jul The chemical secrets that help keep honey fresh for so long

Posted at 15:50h in Food Science, Technology and Ingredients Stuff, Weird, Whacky, Wonderful Stuff by Sam Bruce 0 Comments

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Honey is a natural sweetener, and bacteria loves to feast on sugar. But honey is remarkably resistant to spoilage. What's behind its ability to beat the bugs?

15 Jul Woolworths opens new Food Emporium in Cape Town

Posted at 15:31h in Latest SA News by Sam Bruce 0 Comments

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Woolworths has officially opened its doors to its new Food Emporium at The Village Square in Durbanville, Cape Town, revealing innovation, modern design, with customer-led convenience in mind.

15 Jul Bull Brand’s new curried chicken variant

Posted at 15:21h in Convenience Foods, Latest SA News by Sam Bruce 0 Comments

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New addition boosts the Canned Meals subcategory as Gen Z reshapes protein preferences....

15 Jul SA’s chocolate market trends unwrapped

Posted at 14:41h in Latest SA News by Brenda 0 Comments

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Chocolate occupies a unique position in the consumer psyche, few FMCG products command such emotional attachment. Recent chocolate trends show how savvy social media strategies and precise targeting can elevate niche brands into mainstream popularity....

15 Jul The sustainability of ostriches

Posted at 12:28h in Latest SA News, Sustainability and Green Stuff by Brenda 0 Comments

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The Klein Karoo used to be famous for its fabulous ostrich feather industry, which aeons ago died a sad death as fashions in Edwardian Europe changed. Feathers, it turned out, aren’t forever, but ostriches themselves, surely are...

11 Jul UK: Unilever leverages Asian food love affair

Posted at 16:40h in Food Marketing Innovation and NPD by Brenda 0 Comments

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It's always interesting to see innovation by Big Food - here's something new from Unilever in the UK...

11 Jul A giant cereal step for Ferrero

Posted at 16:11h in Top International Stuff by Brenda 0 Comments

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Ferrero is looking to massively expand its US presence with an eye-catching move for US cereal business WK Kellogg, reportedly with a purchase price of around R55.8bn!

11 Jul A tipping point for food colours?

Posted at 15:29h in Food Science, Technology and Ingredients Stuff, Top International Stuff by Brenda 0 Comments

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"I’ve never seen the industry at a more pivotal moment," asserts Greg Till, CEO for Sensient EMEA, a global colourants producer.....

01 Jul The preservative equation: How to stay compliant

Posted at 14:00h in Food Science, Technology and Ingredients Stuff, Uncategorized by Brenda 0 Comments

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Preservatives and antioxidants play a vital role in keeping food safe and extending shelf life by preventing spoilage from microorganisms. It is common to use more than one preservative or antioxidant in a single product to achieve the optimum desired effect.

01 Jul Woodlands Dairy celebrates its 30th anniversary

Posted at 12:05h in Latest SA News by Brenda 0 Comments

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Your editor recently spent some time in Humansdorp with the Woodlands Dairy crew, sharing a deserved celebration of a business that's grown to no 3 dairy player in SA....

01 Jul The TikTok food craziness

Posted at 08:56h in Food Trends 2025, Weird, Whacky, Wonderful Stuff by Brenda 0 Comments

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Why does some food and drink go viral on TikTok? Here's news of the latest item to spark social media hoopla....

30 Jun The food forces shaping Africa’s culinary and commercial future

Posted at 10:53h in Food Trends 2025, Latest SA News by Brenda 0 Comments

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Some pertinent thought leadership on current food industry trends by the lead innovator at Swellendam-based canola foods group, B-well...

29 Jun Game Changers: inspired startups at work on the pefect bar, sustainable practices and alt proteins

Posted at 13:42h in Food Marketing Innovation and NPD by Brenda 0 Comments

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The food industry, more than any other perhaps, lives and thrives on innovation and new product development. Here's a wealth of new launches out of the US, compiled and curated by SupplySide Food & Beverage Journal....

28 Jun Tiger Brands finds its mojo under Tjaart Kruger’s leadership

Posted at 10:32h in Latest SA News by Brenda 0 Comments

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How Tjaart Kruger turned a wounded giant into the JSE’s comeback kid in 18 months...

26 Jun Doing business with retail: What food entrepreneurs need to know

Posted at 18:09h in Food Marketing Innovation and NPD by Brenda 0 Comments

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Nicki Russell, an experienced SA food marketer and innovation specialist, recently made this presentation at the Africa Food Show, CTICC, June 2025....

26 Jun Disruptive medical scientist Prof Tim Noakes on cancer, nutrition, Chalupsky, Ozempic and much more

Posted at 15:39h in Health and Nutrition Stuff, Latest SA News, LCHF eating by Brenda 0 Comments

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Professor Tim Noakes exposes flaws in modern medicine, nutrition, and academia while championing evidence-based health....

17 Jun The artificial sweetener that’s actually good for you

Posted at 10:17h in Food Science, Technology and Ingredients Stuff, Health and Nutrition Stuff by Brenda 0 Comments

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There are seldom good news stories in the realm of artificial sweeteners, but here's a fascinating new one on the multiple benefits inherent in xylitol.....

16 Jun Goodbye SPAR, hello McDonald’s

Posted at 18:16h in Latest SA News by Brenda 0 Comments

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SPAR South Africa CEO Max Oliva has stepped down after three decades with the JSE-listed retailer to lead fast food giant McDonald’s South African operations....

16 Jun MycoPro boom: How Warren Mkhize turned fungi into fortune

Posted at 14:18h in Latest SA News by Sam Bruce 0 Comments

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Here's a heartening story about an organic mushroom startup MycoPro that's transforming agri-waste into gourmet fungi....

16 Jun Pick n Pay finally concedes in private label tiff

Posted at 13:37h in Latest SA News by Brenda 0 Comments

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Shoprite Checkers’ Forage & Feast line has emerged victorious as Pick n Pay steps back from legal battle....

15 Jul The chemical secrets that help keep honey fresh for so long

15 Jul Woolworths opens new Food Emporium in Cape Town

15 Jul Bull Brand’s new curried chicken variant

15 Jul SA’s chocolate market trends unwrapped

15 Jul The sustainability of ostriches

11 Jul UK: Unilever leverages Asian food love affair

11 Jul A giant cereal step for Ferrero

11 Jul A tipping point for food colours?

01 Jul The preservative equation: How to stay compliant

01 Jul Woodlands Dairy celebrates its 30th anniversary

01 Jul The TikTok food craziness

30 Jun The food forces shaping Africa’s culinary and commercial future

29 Jun Game Changers: inspired startups at work on the pefect bar, sustainable practices and alt proteins

28 Jun Tiger Brands finds its mojo under Tjaart Kruger’s leadership

26 Jun Doing business with retail: What food entrepreneurs need to know

26 Jun Disruptive medical scientist Prof Tim Noakes on cancer, nutrition, Chalupsky, Ozempic and much more

17 Jun The artificial sweetener that’s actually good for you

16 Jun Goodbye SPAR, hello McDonald’s

16 Jun MycoPro boom: How Warren Mkhize turned fungi into fortune

16 Jun Pick n Pay finally concedes in private label tiff

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