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Full List of Essential Serviced during Lock Down

By Food Focus on 26 March 2020

Here is the full list of essential services that will be maintained during the National lockdown

NRCS urges vigilance when purchasing masks and chemical disinfectants as some can be deadly

By Food Focus on 25 March 2020

The NRCS would like to urge consumers to only purchase chemical disinfectants and particle filtering half masks that have being approved by the NRCS and to use them in accordance with their instructions for use that either appear on the product itself or in a leaflet inserted ins

COVID-19 national lockdown notice to the restaurant industry

By Food Focus on 25 March 2020

ALL restaurants, cafes, bars, coffee shops will be required to comply with the nation-wide lockdown for 21 days. ALL food delivery services will also need to be suspended for 21 days with effect from midnight Thursday, 26 March 2020 until midnight Thursday, 16 April 2020.

Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Escalation of Measures to Combat COVID-19 Epidemic

By Food Focus on 24 March 2020

Over the past week, South Africans have demonstrated their determination, their sense of purpose, their sense of community and their sense of responsibility.

Food Focus acquires Food & Beverage Reporter Magazine

By Food Focus on 03 December 2019

Food Focus has recently acquired the food industry publication, Food & Beverage Reporter, adding the print media platform to its range of food media offerings and related services...

South Africa still has a long way to go on the right to food

By Guest Author on 28 October 2019

Fifty-four percent of South Africans are hungry or at risk of hunger. Hunger affects people’s health, as well as their ability to live full and productive lives. That’s why hunger represents a violation of their basic human rights – not only the right to food, but also the rights

Food Day 2019 - Let's do what we can

By Bridget Day on 16 October 2019

Today is World Food Day 2019, and the internet is abuzz with a thousand different messages, and a hundred different hashtags.

Webinar | Food Safety Webinar Seminar Series for Tsogo Sun Hotels Suppliers

By Food Focus on 09 October 2019

Food safety is a vital business requirement to ensure our guests have the best possible food experience. As a supplier you are key to this success. These webinars form part of our food safety initiatives and ensure you understand our new processes and mutual legal requirements.

New Facts about FACTS

By Linda Jackson on 25 September 2019

The 2019 Biennial SAAFOST congress is a great place to catch up with old friends and we had the chance to touch base with the FACTS family once again. We chatted to Dr Harris Steinman, Carine Davies, Gabrielle Jackson and Dr. Karim Dhanani during a tea break.

Why living in a poor country means you have bad food choices

By Guest Author on 30 August 2019

Poor diets are the number one risk factor in the global burden of disease: they account for one in five deaths globally. It’s not that people in poorer countries want to eat unhealthily - but cost is a huge factor.

Your company code of conduct

By Linda Jackson on 20 June 2019

Need an idea of how you should put together your company code of conduct? Here are some useful guidelines and examples for you.

The food industry: When ethics just isn’t enough

By Guest Author on 20 June 2019

The issue of ethics in the food industry never really goes away, but there are times when it garners more than its usual share of headlines.

How to Solve the Biggest Challenges with Your Restaurant

By Guest Author on 27 May 2019

Running a restaurant can be a very demanding endeavour. You will need to keep your menu exciting, stay on top of accounts and be able to hire a good staff.Additionally, owning a restaurant will means that there will be challenges that you need to keep on top of if you are going t

How to build a culture of sustainable business

By Guest Author on 20 April 2018

It’s time to get serious about the change we want to see in the world. Our current strategy is akin to blundering about hoping that something good will stick. It’s not going to get the job done. In order for responsible and sustainable business to become the norm, it has to becom

Small supplier special Getting to grips with the CGCSA-GFSI Global markets programme

By Linda Jackson on 21 June 2017

The Global Markets Programme, an initiative of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), is a capacity building programme specifically designed for small and/or less developed businesses. This programme was also adopted by the CGCSA in collaboration with participating South Afric

Food Facts Friday

By Bridget Day on 21 April 2017

There's more to food than risk and compliance - there are some really amazing facts that we would like to share with you. We hope you enjoy discovering some fun food facts as much as we have!

Dark chocolate is a brain booster

By Guest Author on 12 April 2017

We have great news – eat chocolate, it’s not only good for your soul but also your body, especially your brain. Recent studies have found that by eating dark chocolate every day, you can improve your brain’s cognitive functionality. But you still need to be mindful of ...

Labelling

By Guest Author on 03 April 2017

At the beginning of 2010 whilst the rest of South Africa was busy with the soccer (or their lives) the Minister of Health signed Reg 146 (March 2010) and the principles of label design and advertising changed dramatically.

Finding the Right Registrar (Certification Body)

By Guest Author on 16 March 2017

Organizations that have successfully implemented a management system may choose to seek certification by an independent third party audit from a registrar/certification body (CB). Certification can serve as a valuable tool to add credibility and to demonstrate...

The difference between workshops and SETA accredited training

By Janice Giddy of Entecom on 17 February 2017

There is still a lot of confusion in the industry regarding the difference between workshops and SETA Accredited training. Companies are often unaware of the benefits of accredited training for their staff. In this article we aim to highlight the differences and ...

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