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…
Checkers rolls out new trolleys made from hundreds of recycled milk bottles
Checkers is rolling out new shopping trolley baskets made from 100% recycled plastic – mostly old milk bottles – thereby diverting more than 40 tons of recyclable material from landfill.…
COP27: Justice and equity two drivers of climate change urgency
Climate change affects various countries differently, which raises issues of justice and equity in the food system and beyond. Resolving such disparities is critical, says the United Nations secretary general.…
COP27: Uganda warns of ‘looming global phenomenon’
Led by Uganda at COP27, 15 African nations have launched and signed The Kampala Declaration – a demand for action on climate-driven migration. In 2021 2.6 million people living in…
UK, Kenya and Netherlands among Earthshot Prize finalists
For the first time the coveted Earthshot Prize shortlist includes two companies from the UK. Making the shortlist for 2022 is London start-up Notpla Hard Material, which creates biodegradable packaging…
