INDUSTRY NEWS
Tiger Brands partners with SA Harvest to support food security
The lack of food security is a major issue for South Africa. Every day, millions of people go to bed hungry while millions of tons of food go to waste each year. As the largest food manufacturer in South Africa, Tiger Brands has partnered with SA Harvest in an effort to reduce food waste and improve food security.
Bos Brands launches its first product with Rainforest Alliance seal
Bos Brands, the makers of organic Rooibos-based products, has launched Bospresso, a Rooibos espresso that bears the Rainforest Alliance seal.
Rhodes to buy frozen food business of Pepsi-owned Pioneer
Rhodes Food Group has agreed to acquire the frozen foods business of Pioneer Foods Wellingtons, a part of PepsiCo, excluding its operations in Botswana and eSwatini.
Futurelife launches kids’ cereal range
FUTURELIFE has launched a new range of cereals aimed at children that incorporate a host of essential nutrients and innovative packaging.
Global food prices fall for the first time in 12 months
According to the latest Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations report, global food commodity prices fell in June for the first time in 12 months.
Young Kenyan makes a name for himself producing artisan chocolate
At the tender age of 30, Naheed Ahmed is the founder and managing director of The Chocolate Bar, an artisan chocolate company based in Nairobi, Kenya that manufactures a wide range of high-quality chocolate products.
White paper: Going Plant-Based: The Rise of Vegan and Vegetarian Food
Consumers following strict vegan and vegetarian diets remain a small group of the population, whereas those restricting animal-based foods accounted for over 40% of global consumers in 2020.
Takealot may start to sell groceries
Takealot has an opportunity to start selling groceries in South Africa thanks to its extensive delivery and warehouse infrastructure and technology.
How to get on to shelves in Shoprite, Pick n Pay, Massmart, and Food Lover’s stores
There are various ways for small business to get their goods on to the shelves of the largest retailers in the country, through supplier development and enterprise development programmes with slightly different approaches and objectives – but an open-door policy for entrepreneurs in common.
Stoli vodka returns to SA shelves after 2-year hiatus
Stoli Group, a global ultra-premium spirit and wine business, has relaunched its presence in South Africa. The company’s Stoli Premium Vodka is back on South African shelves after two years, and will now be imported and distributed by Firebrand Africa.
Is at-home consumption heating up South Africa’s coffee industry?
Since early 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic has dramatically stirred up the global and local coffee industries. Increased demand has been witnessed within the coffee industry, largely driven by consumers staying home due to pandemic-related restrictions, but still wanting to enjoy their favourite coffee drinks.
SAB turns investment taps back on for home market
South African Breweries (SAB), part of Anheuser-Busch InBev, has reinstated its investment programme that was cancelled last year, allocating R2 billion for its home operations, the company said on Monday.
Rooibos added to EU’s register of iconic geographic indicators
The European Commission has approved the registration of the designation ‘Rooibos’/’Red Bush’ in its register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications. Rooibos is the first African food to be approved by the EU for listing on the register.
Hunter’s continues to refresh SA this World Cider Day
Worldwide, 3 June is known as World Cider Day. A day for all cider fans to declare their love for this popular drink available in a wide variety of apple cider.
Tiger Brands committing R100m to invest in food and beverage startups
Tiger Brands, SA’s largest food player, is launching a venture capital fund to invest in food and beverage startups. CEO Noel Doyle made the announcement when the group presented its interim results on Thursday 20 May.
