Sunak U-turns on COP27 attendance
Following backlash from climate campaigners and opposition parties Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has today reversed his decision not to attend COP27, just days before the key climate event begins. Sunak…
Superfood business tapping into health trend in Africa and abroad
Superfoods are tapping into a new market in Africa and abroad and is becoming quite the health trend. In a recent article in the online publication ‘How we made it…
80,000 sign petition for King to attend COP27
A petition addressed to Buckingham Palace and Downing Street is demanding a reversal of the decision for King Charles to back out of his appearance at COP27 next month. The…
World Food Day: More consumers change diets for environmental reasons and to help prevent climate change
New findings released by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) show that more people are changing their diets to protect the environment as their worries over climate change grow. The study…
Latest trends at Africa’s first dedicated international organic & natural products expo
Excitement is mounting as the inaugural international expo, the Organic & Natural Products Expo Africa 2022 gears up to open its doors to the public from 21 to 23 October…
Organic & Natural Product Expo Africa opens door for SMMEs
The Organic & Natural Product Expo Africa is being held in Johannesburg from 21st to 23rd October, and is looking more and more like becoming a flagship annual event for…
As Africa’s Population Soars to 2.5 Billion By 2050, Alternative Protein Is Key, Report Finds
African nations are expected to embrace a shift away from conventional meat for more alternative options as alternative proteins become more widely available by mid-century. By 2050, a quarter of…
Africa’s best supported Organic & Natural Products Expo set to make its mark
Africa's best supported Organic & Natural Products Expo returns in October 2022, showcasing the latest in organic and natural food, beauty products and services from exhibitors throughout Africa, the USA…
South Africa Declares War On ‘Meaty’ Plant-Based Food Labelling
The South African Department of Agriculture, Land reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has imposed stringent labelling rules on plant-based foods. With immediate effect, all references to ‘meaty’ terms must be…
African Super Millet: Should Fonio Be In Your Grains Pantry?
Undervalued and little understood outside of West Africa, fonio is a superfood waiting in the wings for its star moment. A viable alternative to quinoa and couscous, the gluten-free grain…