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IFRS Foundation and ISO commit to cooperation for sustainability

By: Food Focus on 03 December 2023

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

By: Food Focus on 01 December 2023

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

By: Food Focus on 30 November 2023

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%.

Mérieux NutriSciences South Africa State of the art Microbiology Laboratories, in Cape Town.

By: Food Focus on 24 November 2023

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

By: Food Focus on 20 November 2023

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

By: Food Focus on 20 November 2023

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?

By: ProVeg on 14 November 2023

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

By: Food Focus on 10 November 2023

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

By: Pick n Pay on 01 November 2023

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.

JOIN Dairy Standard Agency Lab Services

By: Dairy Standard Agency Lab Services on 17 October 2023

VACANCY | Laboratory Manager at Dairy Standard Agency Laboratory Services based in Centurion, Pretoria.

Pick n Pay Pilots First Zero-Waste Supermarket Store

By: Pick n Pay on 05 October 2023

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

By: PHT South Africa on 01 October 2023

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

By: FoodForwardSA on 29 September 2023

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

By: Kerry on 29 September 2023

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

By: Servest Catering on 25 September 2023

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

By: KrielTech on 18 September 2023

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

By: AOAC Africa on 29 August 2023

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

By: Food Focus on 28 August 2023

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

By: Food Focus on 18 August 2023

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

By: University of Portsmouth on 17 August 2023

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

By: Food Focus on 10 August 2023

Empowering young women for a future in the grape and wine industry

By: Stellenbosch University on 07 August 2023

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

By: Neogen® Corporation on 27 July 2023

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

By: Chefs with Compassion on 24 July 2023

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

By: The Restaurant Voice on 21 July 2023

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

By: SA Harvest on 21 July 2023

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

By: PHT on 20 July 2023

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

By: HEALA on 20 July 2023

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

By: FMI on 19 July 2023

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

By: Stellenbosch University on 18 July 2023

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

By: Amcor Capsules on 18 July 2023

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

By: Food Focus on 13 July 2023

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

By: Food Focus on 27 June 2023

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

By: Food Focus on 26 June 2023

Every South African company should have a whistleblowing management system

Join the nationwide movement to cook #67000litres this Mandela Day

By: Food Focus on 23 June 2023

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

By: Food Focus on 22 June 2023

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

By: The SPAR Group on 16 June 2023

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

By: ProVeg on 13 June 2023

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.

The world needs ‘blue foods’

By: Marine Stewardship Council on 09 June 2023

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

By: Food Focus on 08 June 2023

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

By: Libstar on 07 June 2023

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

By: Fish with a Story on 02 May 2023

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

By: Chefs with Compassion on 28 April 2023

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

By: Food Focus on 19 April 2023

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

By: Food Focus on 17 April 2023

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

By: Food Focus on 13 April 2023

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.

Bakels acquires Orley Foods

By: Food Focus on 12 April 2023

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

By: Food Focus on 11 April 2023

Mérieux NutriSciences has acquired Blonk, a leading international expert in food system sustainability.

Scientists identify 100 important questions facing plant science

By: Stellenbosch University on 04 April 2023

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

By: Food Focus on 31 March 2023

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

By: SAIA on 09 March 2023

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?

By: South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) on 28 February 2023

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

By: Willowton Group on 23 February 2023

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

By: ProVeg on 19 February 2023

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

By: Food Focus on 16 February 2023

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

By: Thermofisher on 16 February 2023

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

By: Food Focus on 11 February 2023

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

By: Mondelēz and INMED on 07 February 2023

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

By: CHOC on 06 February 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

By: The Franchise Association of South Africa on 04 February 2023

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

By: Pick n Pay on 30 January 2023

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

By: Danone NutriDay on 23 January 2023

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

By: Apimondia on 19 January 2023

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

By: Food Focus on 18 January 2023

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

By: Pick n Pay on 17 January 2023

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

By: SANBWA on 16 January 2023

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

UK bans single-use plastics

By: GOV.UK on 13 January 2023

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

By: Food Safety News on 11 January 2023

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

By: The Graphic Ballroom on 14 December 2022

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

By: RCL Foods on 14 December 2022

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.

GFSI Steering Committee Sanctions International Featured Standards (IFS)

By: GFSI on 14 December 2022

In order to maintain trust and confidence in GFSI-recognised certification programmes and preserve the integrity of GFSI recognition, the GFSI Steering Committee has suspended IFS for a three-month period beginning on 8th December 2022.

Waste sector income and plastic recycling is on the up thanks to strategic sustainability partnerships

By: Petco on 14 December 2022

More than 40 local, district and provincial municipalities countrywide have benefitted from strategic sustainability partnerships in 2021/2.

Be wary of fly-by-night bottled water brands

By: South African National Bottled Water Association (SANBWA) on 12 December 2022

‘Be wary of fly-by-night bottled water brands’ is the main take out from an article published this week on Business Insider.

APAC Cellular Agriculture Stakeholders agree on the use of the term “cultivated meat"

By: The Good Food Institute APAC on 23 November 2022

During a Singapore International Agri-Food Week panel, the Good Food Institute APAC and APAC Society for Cellular Agriculture joined more than 30 other key industry stakeholders to announce a first-of-its-kind MOU.

Second Scheme Achieves SSCI Recognition: Responsible Fishing Vessel Standard

By: The Consumer Goods Forum on 23 November 2022

The Consumer Goods Forum's SSCI is pleased to announce that the Responsible Fishing Vessel Standard (RFVS) has completed the SSCI benchmarking process and achieved SSCI Recognition.

The rewards of sustainable fishing are in the spotlight on World Fisheries Day

By: Marine Stewardship Council on 21 November 2022

At 82 years of age, captain Noel Less still works a five-day week as a fishing gear specialist at Sea Harvest’s Viking Fishing Division in Cape Town harbour, South Africa.

Mighty Mycelium: Fungi Protein Companies Unite

By: Nature's Fynd on 15 November 2022

Newly Formed Fungi Protein Association to Advance Sustainable Food Future

The fresher the better – it’s time to change how we eat

By: Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) on 14 November 2022

Patterns of food consumption have changed rapidly in recent decades. The impact of the modern diet, and specifically high-energy foods, on human health has led to serious ailments.

Practise kindness with SA Harvest and your MySchool Card

By: SA Harvest on 13 November 2022

This World Kindness Day, SA Harvest is inviting you to practice kindness

Experience the magic of Christmas - Carols on the Piazza at Melrose Arch by the Drakensberg Boys Choir

By: SA Harvest on 07 November 2022

Get swept up in the magic of Christmas at Melrose Arch on 26 November when the Piazza comes alive with the sound of Carols performed by the Drakensberg Boys Choir.

Business Pleads with Government to Unlock Trade at Eastern Cape Ports

By: Home International on 01 November 2022

DALRRD urgently needs to appoint more state veterinary inspectors in Gqeberha or grant businesses’ request for a special concession.

USDA Focuses on Reducing Salmonella Illnesses Linked to Poultry

By: UDSA on 24 October 2022

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) will focus on a stronger, and more comprehensive plan to reduce Salmonella illnesses associated with poultry products.

Study Reveals Glove Pathogen Threat to Food Industry

By: Eagle Protects on 21 October 2022

Third-party testing confirmed disease-causing pathogens on 50% of samples tested

RCL’s Young Chef and Young Baker winners announced

By: RCL Foods on 20 October 2022

The winners in the RCL FOODS Young Chef and the inaugural Young Baker competitions were announced on 13 October following grueling finals that tested a wide range of their cheffing and baking skills at the RCL FOODS kitchens in Durban, with each taki

GFSI Opens New Stakeholder Consultation

By: GFSI on 19 October 2022

Freshcare Supply Chain Standard edition 2 July 2021, is undergoing the GFSI Benchmarking Process and is now entering the stakeholder consultation phase, starting on 17 October 2022.

SA Harvest celebrates 30 million meals and third birthday on World Food Day, 16 October

By: SA Harvest on 17 October 2022

16 October marks the global commemoration of World Food Day. it also marks the three year anniversary of food rescue and hunger relief organisation SA Harvest and the celebration of its 30 million meal milestone.

KwaMashu community heroine celebrated

By: Food Focus on 14 October 2022

BB Bakeries Bring it Home Campaign aims to recognise inspirational innovators, pioneers, and community leaders who, despite facing extraordinary challenges, have exemplified the old saying of “izandla ziyagezana” and demonstrated “Ubuntu babo”

MSC raises the bar for certified tuna fisheries

By: Marine Stewardship Council on 14 October 2022

MSC outlines implications for tuna fisheries of its new Fisheries Standard, and shares new data showing certified tuna catch now exceeds 2 million tonnes

Local NGO and partners break food record

By: ProVeg South Africa on 13 October 2022

Veggie burgers, and other plant-based meat alternatives, have been in the news recently thanks to an attempt by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development (DALRRD) to ban calling plant-based products names kike burger and sausa

RCL’s Young Chef and Young Baker competitors prepare for the final showdown

By: RCL Foods on 13 October 2022

Twenty-six young chefs and bakers will gather in Durban on 13 October to compete in the finals of the RCL FOODS Young Chef and Young Baker competitions – pitting their skills against each other for a share of the total prize purse of R110 000.

AFMA Board elects new chairperson and vice-chairperson

By: AFMA on 03 October 2022

The board of directors of the Animal Feed Manufacturers Association has elected their new chairperson and vice-chairperson.

Why trees are packaging’s valuable renewable resource

By: Nampak on 30 September 2022

As sustainability continues to be a focus point for both businesses and consumers in the packaging industry, there’s been a lot of attention drawn to the end-of-life of a product – how can it be re-used, recycled or even remanufactured to ‘close the

Eluceda’s detection technology helps identify counterfeit regional wines

By: Eluceda on 26 September 2022

The National Office of Vine and Vitivinicultural Products in Romania, is using Eluceda’s covert taggant marker with a unique machine-readable signature, to authenticate the provenance of its regional wines and protect drinkers from potential counterf

International Coastal Clean-up Day celebrates Conservation and Heritage on Robben Island

By: Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages on 22 September 2022

Through an enduring partnership with Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages and the RIM team, more than 150 volunteers and environmental partners cleared a huge amount of waste that had washed up around the island in the past few months.

Whole Earth Organic Farming

By: Whole Earth Recycling on 21 September 2022

Whole Earth Organic Farm helps you save the planet (and enrich your soil), one onion skin at a time.

BRCGS Global Standard Agents and Brokers Issue 3 Gains GFSI Recognition

By: The Consumer Goods Forum on 20 September 2022

The GFSI, The Consumer Goods Forum’s Coalition of Action on food safety, and BRCGS are pleased to announce that BRCGS Global Standard Agents and Brokers Issue 3 has successfully achieved recognition against GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2020.

Waste to food programme at the False Bay TVET College Khayelitsha Campus

By: False Bay TVET College on 20 September 2022

False Bay TVET College is proud to announce the re-establishment of the on-campus waste to food programme at the Khayelitsha campus. Great to see initiatives like this happening.