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Food Focus Newsletter 13 of 2022

By: Food Focus on 06 July 2022

Food Focus Newsletter 13 of 2022

The industry has been abuzz in the last two weeks on the topic of the meat analogue naming conventions, following instructions from the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development (DALRRD). Find out all sides of the story in this week's roundup.
  
Communique to the stakeholders of meat analogue products
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has formalised its stance on the use of product name(s) prescribed or reserved for processed meat products being used for meat analogues.
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Response from Industry
SAMPA supports Dept of Agriculture concerns re plant-based product labelling.

SAMPA supports the concerns raised by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and RuralDevelopment (DALRRD) in respect of correct labelling of meat analogues, which are plant-based foods made to approximate the characteristics of meat.
Read their full statement here
ProVeg: The war on plant-based foods erupts in South Africa

The South African Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has taken a major step backwards in the fight against climate change with an imposed ban on “meaty” names for plant-based meat alternatives.
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The Verdict on Vegan Vocabulary: Clarity or Confusion?

The legal experts from Hahn & Hahn weigh in on the controversial communique to the various stakeholders in the meat analogue industry...
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Plant-based brand, Fry Family Foods, responds to DALRRD

"Fry’s believe that Regulation No.R.1283 does not apply to plant-based meat alternatives, and we therefore do not believe that it is reasonable..."
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ISO has developed this document aims to help resolve issues related to supervision in virtual kitchen businesses. It is based on good practices used in the catering industry worldwide.
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SASDT: Plant-based alternatives to dairy: threat or opportunity?
A nutrition perspective.
This webinar will explore how plant-based dairy alternatives fit into the recent plant-based diets, supporting vegan trends, healthier living and eating habits, and sustainability. It will elaborate on how this could be interpreted by the dairy consumer and industry from a nutritional perspective: a threat or an opportunity?
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Taking Food Safety Home

I have recently chatted to some food safety professionals about their personal food safety practices at home. It's been interesting to challenge them on the differences between what they preach at work and what they practice at home.
Food Safety In Your Face
 

As food safety professionals I am sure you are always looking for some practical ideas that you can use to increase awareness around food safety in your circle of influence.  I looked around for you and found these – I hope they help!
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Ecolab Global Intelligence Center (EGIC) experts analyze data from IoT-connected systems to provide real-time monitoring and measurable results for their customers.
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The Board of GS1 South Africa, trading as the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA), has after a selection process appointed Zinhle Tyikwe as Chief Executive Officer with effect from 01 July 2022. 
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