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One-Stop Lab Testing Partner to Support Business Growth
As businesses face the challenges of rapidly bringing products from farm to market, a one-stop lab testing partner can be the key to maintaining product integrity and avoiding costly errors. AssureCloud, a leading provider in Southern Africa.
Plant Milks are Now Dominating the Dairy Aisle
World Plant Milk Day is an international day that celebrates plant-based alternatives to dairy milk. Founded by Robbie Lockie, in partnership with ProVeg, the campaign has attracted the attention of millions of people around the world and helped acce
Building environmental sustainability in ecommerce through smart shipping software
The findings of PwC’s inaugural Voice of the Consumer Survey paint a clear picture of consumers’ changing attitudes towards goods that are responsibly sourced and do no harm to the environment.
New survey data from Expert Reviews has revealed that nearly a third (32%) of UK adults who own an air fryer aren’t cleaning it often enough.
Agriculture Minister establishes a rapid response team for FMD
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has established a rapid response team in accordance to section 2(1) of the Animal Diseases Act, to deal with all current outbreaks of the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD).
SA market leader Engen celebrates 700th Quickshop & Co milestone
Engen, South Africa’s biggest fuel and convenience retailer, opened its 700th Quickshop & Co store at Engen Summit Convenience Centre in Midrand on 1st August 2024.
Nando’s newest restaurant is a vibrant tribute to South African design excellence.
Nando’s is turning up the heat with this new Casa, a celebration of local creativity featuring the dynamic patterns of Spamandla Mdunyelwa, a rising star from the Hot Young Designers (HYD) programme.
The Missing Link in South Africa’s New Climate Change Policy
The 21st and 22nd of July saw the hottest average consecutive days on Earth ever recorded with 2024 equally on track as the warmest year. This sizzling coincidence highlighted the pertinence and urgency of South Africa’s new Climate Change Bill signe
Meaningful ways to honour Madiba and help others this Mandela Day
Service to others was a key value revered by Nelson Mandela, who committed a significant portion of his life to empowering the underprivileged for the greater good of society.
Mecia Petersen Appointed as SATI CEO
SATI is pleased to announce Mecia Petersen as its new Chief Executive Officer
The SPAR Group launches ‘R1 Billion in Savings’ promotion
The rising cost of living is straining South African consumers' budgets. In response, The SPAR Group has announced its ‘R1 Billion in Savings’ shopper promotion, exclusive to SPAR Rewards customers.
GFSI Statement Regarding the Suspension of EFI
The GFSI Steering Committee has suspended recognition of certification programmes owned by the Equitable Food Initiative until evidence of re-alignment to GFSI Benchmarking requirements v 2020 is provided by the Certification Programme Owner EFI
AgriSA announces Green Horizons 2024 Agricultural Congress in Cape Town
AgriSA has revealed the details for the Green Horizons 2024 Agricultural Congress scheduled to take place in Cape Town on 9 and 10 October 2024.
DALLRD is calling on livestock farmers and livestock owners in all provinces to limit the movement of cloven-hoofed animals as far as possible.
Minister Barbara Creecy on celebrating World Environment Day 2024
The DFFE calls on all South Africans to join the international community in celebrating World Environment Day 2024 under the theme “Accelerating land restoration, drought resilience and desertification progress”.
Food Safety Gets Fun - Food Safety Legends Announced - Pre-Order Now!
Putting the fun back into food safety!
An Explainer: What Drives the Cost of Cooking Oil
Have you ever wondered what’s driving the cooking oil prices in South Africa?
bioMérieux and Mérieux NutriSciences
bioMérieux and Mérieux NutriSciences partner with key food industry players to launch a new collaborative data-driven model to enhance consumer safety control systems
Veggie Victory: Johannesburg High Court Sets Aside Decision to Seize Plant-Based Analogue Products
'Burger Ban' beat-down ensures meat alternatives stay on the shelves.
Shoprite and Checkers aid relief efforts in Western Cape communities
Shoprite and Checkers immediately took action to assist Western Cape communities that were hardest hit by this weekend’s extreme weather in the province.
World Health Day Highlights Need to Establish Well-Being as a Basic Human Right
ProVeg works to raise awareness of the connection between our diets, climate change and our well-being; and a right not just to adequate food, but an adequate food system that will reify these rights for all.
Hostex 2024 shatters 10-year visitor attendance record
For three days, the hospitality and food & beverage industry gathered at Sandton Convention Centre to network, connect, learn, be exposed to new trends and solutions, and share ideas. Press release on the 10-year record visitor attendance at this yea
Fresh Solutions Cape Town Addresses Logistics Challenges And Solutions
On 13 March, the International Fresh Produce Association's (IFPA's) Fresh Solutions event brought over 50 leaders across the fresh produce supply chain together in Cape Town to learn about the latest developments in the logistics landscape and how to
AI-Generated Food Images Look Tastier Than Real Ones
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National Consumer Commission - MEDIA STATEMENT
National Consumer Commission (NCC) have indicated that all manufacturers of peanut butter products have been called on to test for aflatoxin and present their results to the NCC within 14 days:
Extreme weather in KZN causes disruption to dairy supply chain
Extensive damage to farm roads is making it difficult to reach farmers to collect their milk, resulting in a disruption to the supply chain.
Starbucks Becomes First Coffee Retailer to Accept Reusable Cups for Drive-thru and Mobile Orders
Starbucks Coffee Company announced that customers in the U.S. and Canada can use their clean personal cup when ordering in café, in the drive-thru or when ordering ahead with the Starbucks app.
Woodlands Dairy Unveils New Sustainability Campaign
Woodlands Dairy has launched a campaign aimed at demystifying sustainability across the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) realms.
ReSeed and FoodChain ID announce their partnership promoting global sustainability practices
FoodChain ID has announced its ground-breaking partnership with ReSeed, the first provider of full lifecycle carbon credit traceability. Together, the two companies aim to increase transparency in measurement and verification of sustainable practices
IFRS Foundation and ISO commit to cooperation for sustainability
The IFRS Foundation and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) have confirmed their shared commitment to cooperate to support efficient and resilient global economies.
GFSI 2024: Food Safety - Meeting the Needs of our Evolving World
The GFSI Annual Conference is the single most important event where regulators, industry and other stakeholder groups get together to share experience and best practice, leverage technological advances and work to find common ground to collaborate in
Shoprite Group invests heavily fighting climate change
The Shoprite Group has almost doubled the amount of renewable energy used in its operations over the past year. It has achieved this by increasing the amount of renewable energy bought from landlords and other suppliers by 91%.
Commonwealth Secretary-General calls for accelerated action on climate crisis at COP28
The Secretary-General, The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, will lead the Commonwealth delegation at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai to call for accelerated action on the climate crisis in light of intensifying threats to sm
Mérieux NutriSciences South Africa State of the art Microbiology Laboratories, in Cape Town.
Mérieux NutriSciences South Africa Unveils the Largest of Their Three State-of-the-Art Microbiology Laboratories, in Cape Town.
Catch 22 to Catch None: Why saving our sea life relies on releasing our seafood
On World Fisheries Day we reflect on our seafood dependency and its entanglement with our reliance on healthy oceans.
Western Cape's second Checkers Foods Opens
Only the second of its kind in the Western Cape, a new Checkers Foods - conveniently located at Clara Anna Fontein Lifestyle Estate in Durbanville - opened its doors for trading last week.
World Diabetes Day: Can We Stop This Disease?
World Diabetes Day on the 14th of November is an annual global awareness campaign focusing on diabetes mellitus. Can this once-definitive diagnosis be reversed?
Tomra Food Wins International Foodtec Award For Foreign Material Identification
The foreign material identification accuracy of TOMRA Food's sorting and grading solutions has won a prestigious International FoodTec Award for “using artificial intelligence and cloud technology to improve food safety, quality, and traceability whi
Pick n Pay brings back iconic fish paste brands to SA
Redro and Peck’s Anchovette is now available in over 50 Pick n Pay’s across the Western Cape and will be available in stores nationwide soon.
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Pick n Pay Pilots First Zero-Waste Supermarket Store
Pick n Pay has launched its first zero-waste supermarket pilot in Cape Town, reinforcing its commitment to reducing food waste.
Join PHT in Championing Food Safety
If you have a passion for maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene and have a proven record in technical sales, we at PHT Group are eager to welcome you to our team!
Fighting food insecurity starts at Home
In the face of rising global temperatures and climate change, it's crucial to address the issue of food supply, which affects more than 20% of South Africans daily. Here are practical ways for everyday South Africans to combat food insecurity and sav
Consumers choose brands that help reduce food waste
A recent study conducted by Kerry, a global leader in taste and nutrition, reveals that one-third of consumers are willing to switch to brands or products that offer better shelf life.
Food waste and loss is everyone’s responsibility – and needs to be addressed with urgency
Each year, South African farmers, retailers, and consumers discard millions of tons of food products, contributing to a staggering total of in excess of 10 million tons of food going to waste.
KrielTech Introduces Bactiscan: A Cutting-Edge Solution for Pathogen Detection in Food Processing
KrielTech is delighted to announce the distribution of Bactiscan, the state-of-the-art pathogen detection system designed specifically for food processors, retailers, and hospitals.
AOAC Africa’s Shandry Tebele Wins AOAC/Eurofins Foundation Award
AOAC Africa Section‘s Shandry Mmatsetshaba Tebele, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at UCT is awarded the AOAC / EUROFINS “Testing for Life“ award
School feeding programme delivers broader benefits
The Peninsula School Feeding Association, along with long-time partner, Oceana, has been piloting a solution providing free school meals and training ten previously unemployed St Helena Bay women as qualified food handlers to prepare the meals.
Shoprite Group trains Africa's first women Master Butchers
In an African first, 62 butchery managers and trainers – 13 of which are women – joined the global club of certified Master Butchers following graduation from the Shoprite Group’s Master Meat Artisan Programme.
Using art and song to help tackle South Africa’s plastic waste crisis
Seven tonnes of plastic waste has been successfully diverted from the environment thanks to a pioneering new collaboration in South Africa which aimed to change behaviours through art, song, comedy skits, as well as practical measures.
Tomra Food Wins International Foodtec Award For Foreign Material Identification
The foreign material identification accuracy of TOMRA Food's sorting and grading solutions has won a prestigious International FoodTec Award for “using artificial intelligence and cloud technology to improve food safety, quality, and traceability whi
Empowering young women for a future in the grape and wine industry
Stellenbosch University’s Viticulture and Oenology Winter School Programme 2023 packed with immersive learning and inspiration has left a lasting impression on 22 female Grade 11 learners from various provinces.
Neogen® Launches New Assays for Histamine Detection
Neogen® Corporation has announced the launch of two new food safety testing solutions for the detection of histamine.
Chefs with Compassion cook 104,000 litres of soup on Mandela Day
Chefs with Compassion has once again achieved an incredible milestone in commemoration of Mandela Day. This year marked the fourth edition of the #67000litres Challenge – South Africa's largest annual collaboration of chefs and cooks dedicated to coo
National Tobacco Control Bill - Restaurant Response
The Restaurant Voice is putting together a draft submission to the National Assembly on the tobacco control bill, and is looking for industry feedback.
SA Harvest commemorates Mandela Day with 20 remarkable women
SA Harvest celebrated this year's Mandela Day by honouring 20 remarkable women from across Cape Town. These women demonstrate the spirit of Mandela Day every day as they rise each morning to cook for and feed their communities.
Now Hiring - Technical Sales Representatives
Attention Technical Sales Representatives! Are you passionate about food safety and hygiene? Do you have a knack for building relationships with manufacturing companies? We have an exciting opportunity for you!
Think Inside the Box! HEALA calls on SA public to consider what our kids eat
The Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) ran an innovative campaign called ‘Think Inside the Box’ to draw attention to the harmful ingredients found in ultra-processed foods.
FMI Food Safety Management Programme Recognized by FDA
FMI – The Food Industry Association announced that its food safety management program, Safe Quality Food (SQF), successfully completed a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pilot program and that ...
Promoting indigenous foods could improve food security in Southern Africa
Despite an abundance of indigenous vegetables and fruits in Southern Africa, people in the region continue to suffer from food insecurity. It appears that they do not value these foods and their potential to eradicate poverty and hunger, promote heal
Amcor Capsules promotes sustainability with new TRANSPARENCE program
Amcor Capsules, a global leader in developing and producing responsible closures for wine and spirits, announces today TRANSPARENCE, a new far-reaching sustainability program to support the Wine and Spirits industry.
Eskort brings mealtime solutions to the Eskom table
The impact load shedding is having on mealtime is such a burning issue that, when Eskort asked its audience to share their Eskom fail stories in order to gain insights into the meal challenges they face, the company received over 9,000 responses in a
SA plastics industry leaders attend inter-governmental negotiating committee on plastic pollution
Plastics SA has released its official response following the second session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment.
Every South African company should have a whistleblowing management system
Every South African company should have a whistleblowing management system
Join the nationwide movement to cook #67000litres this Mandela Day
Chefs with Compassion calls upon the hearts and hands of all South Africans this Mandela Day, to create a monumental wave of compassion and nourishment.
Tiger Brands’ food industry service solution changes
Tiger Brands Out Of Home Solutions, has changed its name to Tiger Brands Food Services Solutions, and introduced a refreshed brand positioning - The Best Solutions, with SA’s Best.
The SPAR Group shows resilience and focuses on future growth
The SPAR Group delivered sales growth of 7.9% increasing turnover to R72.9 billion in the six months ending March 31, 2023. However, economic headwinds and cost pressures led to earnings falling 30.3% over the period.
Beans offer simple and affordable solution to health, climate and cost-of-living crises
ProVeg International has joined forces with Google, the Bezos Earth Fund and others to campaign for a doubling of global bean, pea, pulse, lentil and legume consumption by 2028.
Research shows that ending overfishing could provide nutrition for millions of additional people, helping to prevent serious and life-threatening health conditions.
Africa's Big 7 to showcase the best in food & bev innovations
The local food and beverage market is seeing healthy investment activity from new manufacturing plants being opened to popular brands expanding onshore.[1] Recognising the potential of this market and further across the continent, significant prospec
Cape Herb & Spice New Sustainable Grinder
Cape Herb & Spice, a division of Libstar, has developed a simple innovation that could cause positive ripples around the world. A grinder that will save two small African elephants’ worth of plastic, for every million units produced
Abalobi launches new online store, benefitting local fishing communities
ABALOBI, a revolutionary South African social enterprise seeking to elevate small scale fishing communities through data and technology, has launched the FISH WITH A STORY online store.
Chefs with Compassion reaches 5 million meal milestone and launches crowdfunding campaign
Chefs with Compassion announced that they have served their 5 millionth meal to food vulnerable communities in South Africa
Checkers Food Services is now Red Star Wholesale
Checkers Food Services (CFS), a leading wholesale supplier in Gauteng and the Western Cape, has rebranded, and expanded its delivery network to include KwaZulu-Natal.
Engen’s New FoodPure food grade lubricant range
Engen launches a new range of food-grade lubricants for the food and beverage industry, registered by NSF for food safety compliance.
Chipotle appoints Frank Yiannas to their Food Safety Advisory Council
Chipotle Mexican Grill has appointed former Deputy Commissioner at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Frank Yiannas, to their Food Safety Advisory Council.
South Bakels has completed the acquisition of the Cape Town sweet ingredient solutions supplier Orley Foods from Kerry Ingredients South Africa Proprietary Limited, for an undisclosed sum.
Mérieux NutriSciences acquires Blonk
Mérieux NutriSciences has acquired Blonk, a leading international expert in food system sustainability.
Scientists identify 100 important questions facing plant science
An international panel of scientists that included a researcher from Stellenbosch University (SU), have identified a list of “100 of the most important questions facing plant science”.
Doctorate on litchi production for Regina Cronje
Regina Cronje's doctorate study is providing invaluable advice to local litchi farmers who have to adapt to environmental changes.
The South African Institute of Auctioneers introduces PrivySeal initiative
The South African Institute of Auctioneers (SAIA) has introduced its PrivySeal initiative that provides its members with a digital stamp and certificate indicating that entities adhere to the code of conduct set forth by the institute to reassure the
The rise of cultivated meat: how will this affect farmers and veterinary professionals?
Cultivated meat: Although it’s unlikely that we’ll see lab-grown meat cuts on our supermarket shelves within the next decade, this new biotechnology does raise several questions for the veterinary industry, as well as for livestock farmers.
Willowton Group extends a helping hand to Green Hill Primary School
Leading edible oil producer, Willowton Group has reached out to the Green Hill Primary School in Northdale, Pietermaritzburg, to refurbish the school which has become a safety hazard for learners.
Four reasons why going plant-based promotes social justice
Every year on 20 February, the United Nations celebrates World Day of Social Justice as an acknowledgment of the need to build a more just and inclusive world.
SA Harvest's Ali Conn one of Africa's Top 100 Brightest Young Minds
SA Harvest’s Ali Conn has been awarded the prestigious accolade of being among Africa’s 100 Brightest Young Minds, in an initiative that underscores the significance and impact of BYM on the African continent and globally.
Thermo Scientific offers visibly simple foodborne pathogen detection
Following consultation with customers, Thermo Fisher Scientific’s innovative enhancements to its SureTect food pathogen PCR system include the use of ergonomic tools and color-coded plates and reagents to drive confidence in right-first time results
Shell Supporting Farm of The Future
Koos Uys from Standerton is one of the lucky recipients of a brand-new drone, compliments of the Shell Lubricants “Farm of the Future” themed competition.
Learners and schools benefit from Health in Action Programme
The number of children consuming vegetables daily in 342 schools in at-risk communities in Gauteng, Eastern Cape and Western Cape has increased.
CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA Flip Flop Day 2023
Made up of passionate, caring, committed and dedicated staff and volunteers, CHOC’s one goal is simple – to save lives through early detection. Support them by taking part in the Flip Flop Day.
The Franchise Sector Joins The Call for Urgent Action
The Franchise Association of South Africa adds its voice to other representative business associations calling on government to take urgent action to resolve the energy crisis and bring national security under control.
Pick n Pay removes 3,500+ tonnes of salt and sugar in five years
Pick n Pay has taken significant steps to improve the health of South Africans by removing over 3,500 tonnes of salt and sugar from its private label range over the last five years.
Western Cape School awarded R10 000 prize by Danone NutriDay for recycling efforts
Danone NutriDay celebrated Wavecrest Primary School in the Western Cape as one of the three national winners in the company’s recent recycling campaign – Tubs2Classrooms.
African Regional Apimondia Symposium
Heading into 2023, South Africa is the host country for the African Regional Apimondia Symposium (ARAS) which is the first ever in Africa.
From sustainability to regeneration: The wine industry’s revitalising journey
Regenerative business is the new sustainability. Wine farms across the globe, from Troon in the USA and Domaine Bousquet in Argentina to Spier here at home, are practising regenerative farming, which looks after the soil in which the vines grow. Here
Increased Innovation Drives Growth of Pick n Pay’s Plant-Based Range
Pick n Pay has launched over 150 new plant-based products in the past two years
SANBWA questions accuracy & validity of supposedly toxic bottled water
The accuracy – and therefore validity – of the ‘Tests find toxic bottled water in Pretoria’ research has been questioned by a respected hydrogeologist and author after the South African National Bottled Water Association (SANBWA) had promised the med
A range of polluting single-use plastics will be banned in England, Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey has announced this month.
New edition of “Poisoned” to be released ahead of Netflix documentary
Jeff Benedict’s 2013 bestseller “Poisoned” has been made into a Netflix documentary and a new edition of the book that is tied to the release of the film is due out in January 2023.
Corporate philanthropy to sustain microenterprises
As the year draws to a close and many businesses look for charitable causes to make donations to, owner and founder of The Graphic Ballroom suggests finding tangible and sustainable ways to make a difference to uplift small businesses that may lack t
Mentoring competition entrants adds value to careers and industry sectors
RCL FOODS Young Chefs and Young Bakers competitions, where all competitors – not just the winners – are supported, advised and encouraged from the earliest stages of the competition, through to the end.
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