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Fry’s wins plant based labelling appeal
Plant-based food brand, Fry’s, has won their appeal objecting to a direction issued by the FSA that declared the naming and labelling of six of their products in contravention of Regulation R.1283 (Processed Meat Regulations).
South Africa’s small-scale farmers still can’t find a place in the food value chain
In South Africa, the government has used value addition as a policy to try to correct some of the historical imbalances in the agriculture sector, but it remains difficult for small-scale enterprises to commercialise and add value.
A closer look at the food & beverage industry this season
Meat, dairy, and fruit farmers must keep their produce at very specific temperatures when in storage and out for delivery. ERP software using IoT and BI help ensure all cold storage requirements are met and deliveries are kept on track.
Lindt’s chocolate bunny trademark win shows shape matters to consumers
In a move sure to upset chocoholics everywhere, discount supermarket Lidl was recently told to destroy its stocks of chocolate bunnies. The cull was ordered by a Swiss court that decided Lidl’s bunny was too close to confectioner Lindt’s iconic chocolate rabbit.
Russia/Ukraine grain export deal promises major benefits for poor countries
If Russia keeps to the deal it has signed with Ukraine allowing for the resumption of grain exports, much needed relief will be provided to importing countries, including many in Africa
Food Truck Series Part 5 | Summary and learnings
Everyone has a right to a safe plate of food
Food Truck Series Part 4 | Train your food truck staff
In this episode we decided to help you train your staff with these useful food safety posters for the major do’s and don’t’s. Laminate it and stick it up as a handy reminder.
Food Truck Series Part 3 | Your legal responsibilities as the business owner: the person in charge
As the business owner, it is important to remember the legal responsibilities you are shouldering.
Food Truck Series Part 2 | Designing your unit for food safety and more
Making sense of the law can be complicated. In part 2 of our Food Truck series, we explain the requirements you have to comply with and some of Joanne’s tips.
Food Truck Series Part 1 | Starting a Mobile Food Business
Want to operate a mobile food business? We chat to some ladies about their mobile food adventure and what it takes to start right – and legal.
Demystifying incident response plans
Cyber-attacks are no longer just a focus area for large financial and tech institutions. These attacks are becoming more common, targeting various institutions in a variety of different sectors. SME`s might not be classified as high-value targets, but the chances of successful attacks are compounded by the fact that SME’s don’t generally prioritize cyber security.
How big companies are targeting middle income countries to boost ultra-processed food sales
Ultra-processed foods might not be a familiar term to many people. But it is an emerging, and increasingly dominant type of food in the world. They are foods typically created through a “series of industrial techniques and processes”.