Food compliance news and solutions for the South African food industry brought to you by Food Focus

By: Food Focus on 27 August 2024

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In our round up of food industry news we bring you Testo's temperature measurement whitepaper, our dairy webinar recording, the latest in industry news as well as what we've been reading from around the globe! Happy reading.

Precise measurement of air and product temperature

For companies in the food sector, checking the correct temperature all along the cold chain is one of the basic measures for assuring quality and guaranteeing compliance with legal and internal standards. Because temperature fluctuations are often the cause of spoiling or impaired quality when it comes to food. Read more on this...

Our latest webinar recording..

The Safety Aspects of Pesticides on Dairy Farms

Discover more on the safe storage, safe application, proper cleaning and disposal of empty containers, and safe disposal of obsolete or redundant pesticides against the backdrop of the regulations that govern hazardous chemical agents in South Africa under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Watch the Recording

Industry News...

Plant Milks are Now Dominating the Dairy Aisle

World Plant Milk Day was held on 22 August, and from soy to oat to cashew to barley: the diversity of vegan milks continues to grow in tandem with the global shift towards plant-based consumption.

As of this year, ProVeg South Africa has logged an incredible range of non-animal dairy products available to South African consumers; including 126 plant milks, 91 vegan cheeses, 30 vegan yoghurts, 10 vegan butters and 94 vegan ice creams.

ProVeg’s report on plant milk shines a light on the top-selling product in the entire plant-based alternatives market. Based on current studies, this detailed report explores the role that plant milks can play in terms of global healthy and sustainable nutrition, from producers through to distributors and consumers.

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Building environmental sustainability in
ecommerce through smart shipping software

PwC’s inaugural Voice of the Consumer Survey reported that 46% of respondents said they were buying more sustainable products “as a way to reduce their personal impact on the environment”.

These shifting attitudes towards sustainability are not lost on South African ecommerce businesses, especially when one considers what is at stake thanks to the phenomenal growth of online shopping. In 2023, ecommerce accounted for over 5% of the country’s total retail of R1.153-trillion.

Cornel Rautenbach, Head of Technology at South African ecommerce ecosystem Bob Group shares some tips on building environmental sustainability into your ecommerce business.
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How Clean is your Air Fryer?

New survey insights from Expert Reviews have revealed that nearly a third of UK adults who own an air fryer aren’t cleaning it often enough.

To ensure food safety and to help prolong the lifespan of your air fryer, here are some tips to keep your air fryer in top condition:

Read more...

What we've been reading...

Researchers develop tests to detect adulterated or counterfeit honey

400 dogs die from aflatoxin-contaminated maize in Zambia

Tesco adopts welfare policy to tackle crustacean cruelty in supply chains

And closer to home

Severe negligence exposed at government-backed fish farm

Bureau Veritas showcases state-of-the-art facility

Directory News....

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