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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.
GFSI Steering Committee Sanctions International Featured Standards (IFS)
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.
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
‘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"
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
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
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
Newly Formed Fungi Protein Association to Advance Sustainable Food Future
The fresher the better – it’s time to change how we eat
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
This World Kindness Day, SA Harvest is inviting you to practice kindness
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
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
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
Third-party testing confirmed disease-causing pathogens on 50% of samples tested
RCL’s Young Chef and Young Baker winners announced
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
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
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
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”
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