Global protein alternatives market to hit $73.9bn by 2031
Mounting consumer awareness and consumption of proteins from sustainably-derived sources is driving the growth of the global protein alternatives market.
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SA wine export volumes hold steady despite obstacles – WoSA
Wines of South Africa’s (WoSA) latest report has revealed that despite a decline of 5% in wine export volumes, the South African wine industry remains focused on its road to recovery following the pandemic.
Covid pandemic shifts consumer demand for dairy-based beverages
Growing consumer demand for nutritionally-rich and convenient beverages that are thought to boost overall health is a major factor driving the dairy drinks market in South Africa.
Global food prices hold steady in November
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has reported that the measure of changes in world food commodity prices remained largely steady in November, with declining international prices of cereals, meat and dairy products offsetting increasing quotations for vegetable oils and sugar.
SA’s Bos Brands bags investment for UK expansion
South African beverage company Bos Brands has secured additional growth equity from an investment consortium to fund the expansion of the Bos Ice Tea brand into the UK from its established base in Europe.
Tiger Brands earnings jump on strong second half
Tiger Brands reported a 51% jump in full-year earnings on Friday, 2 December, as South Africa’s largest food producer benefited from a strong second-half recovery and price hikes.
The Shoprite Group’s new electric truck: heavy duty and “glow in the dark”
The Shoprite Group is the first South African retailer to pilot a heavy-duty electric truck as part of its fleet, and 28-year-old Robin Jooste from Colorado Park, Mitchells Plain has been selected to drive it.
These are Pick n Pay’s top small suppliers for 2022
Five small local businesses have been recognised in Pick n Pay’s 2022 Small Supplier of the Year Awards, which honours the SMMEs that have excelled in the retailer’s Enterprise and Supplier Development programme this year.
Nestlé invests in solar power at Hammanskraal factory
Nestlé East & Southern Africa Region (ESAR) has ramped up renewable energy investment at its Babelegi manufacturing plant in Hammanskraal, which produces Nestlé Cremora and Maggi 2-minute Noodles.
Spar taking on Checkers, Pick n Pay and Woolworths with delivery in South Africa
The Spar group says that its newly launched on-demand delivery shopping platform SPAR2U is close to reaching critical mass, with plans to expand its operations in South Africa.
