Westfalia shaping the sustainable future of food
As global food producers meet in Germany at Fruit Logistica 2023, the world’s leading exhibition for fresh produce (8-10 Feb), the Westfalia Fruit Group, a multinational supplier of avocados and…
Top food trends for 2023, and a healthy dose of yum!
A renewed health focus is top of most people’s lists of new year resolutions. But healthy doesn’t have to mean boring. Have a look at the food trends for 2023…
Woodlands Dairy To Launch Dairy Alternative Brand Harvest
One of the largest dairy manufacturers in South Africa, Woodlands Dairy, has launched into the dairy alternative category with their oat drink range, Harvest. The launch comes as demand in…
With almost 50% of vegan market share, Checkers’ plant-based products gain popularity
New data shows that Checkers now has nearly 50% of the vegan and plant-based market share in South Africa. As vegan, plant-based, meat-free and dairy-free options continue to gain popularity…
Christmas Is Getting Bigger Again, Says Shopper Survey By Pick N Pay
South African consumers are starting to get excited about festive celebrations again after two years of lockdown restrictions, with almost half saying they will be planning a bigger celebration since…
BOS Brands secures equity investment for UK expansion
BOS Brands has secured additional growth equity from an investment consortium to fund the expansion of the company’s BOS Ice Tea brand into the UK from its established base in…
Empowerment project sees Nederburg grow its own lunch
Distell has embarked on an eco-friendly, water recyclable aquaponics project to grow a variety of vegetables and also farm fish, at its Nederburg Winery in Paarl. As a hub-and-spoke venture,…
Climate Clock ticks throughout COP27
During the UN climate conference in Sharm el-Sheikh a giant ‘lighthouse’ was installed by the activist team behind The Climate Clock to ‘shine some of the most important numbers in…
COP27: Finally, the food system might change for the better
For the first time, United Nations Climate Change Conference delegates and attendees discussed the food system's effects on the climate, particularly its role in greenhouse gas emissions. New Hope Network…
IFF Forms Strategic Partnership to Develop AI-Driven Personalized Nutrition Platform
For the first time, brand owners can have access to a ready-to-brand personalized nutrition digital platform pre-populated with branded food, beverage and supplements targeting metabolic health FF (NYSE: IFF) today…