INDUSTRY NEWS
In townships hungry for take-out, Delivery Ka Speed is hungry for change
The story of Delivery Ka Speed begins one ordinary night in Hammanskraal, when Godiragetse Mogajane just wasn’t much in the mood for cooking. Craving something hot, fast, and flavourful, he did what millions of South Africans do every day, and picked up his smartphone to order take-out.
Disruption as the new normal in food and bev
Phil Lewis, Infor’s VP of solution consulting EMEA looks at how food manufacturers can use technology to boost supply chain resilience in the face of ongoing disruption.
This SA start-up made $1m. in just one day!
Last month, local better-for-you soda brand, PURA Beverages, travelled to the United States to attend two of the top trade shows in the food and beverage sector, the first time post the Covid-19 pandemic. The South African team returned having secured $1 million in orders from just one day at a trade show.
South African restaurants hit Top 100 in 50 Best list
Ahead of the annual awards ceremony that will take place on 18 July, The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2022 has announced the 51-100 ranked list.
Iconic – responsible local entrepreneurs tap into the non-alcoholic spirit market
Lungile and Anele, a husband-and-wife duo and 2 of South Africa’s homegrown entrepreneurs, shot the lights out when they fulfilled their dream to create the first 100% black-owned non-alcoholic beverage company in South Africa, delivering premium and sophisticated alcohol-free beverages for the discerning palate that are rooted in natural ingredients.
SA youth get a leg up at Famous Brands
Famous Brands, the owner of Steers, Wimpy and Mugg & Bean, has partnered with the Youth Employment Service (Yes) to provide South African youth with access to job opportunities and training within the company.
Achieving brand success in SA’s dynamic township market – report
Almost half of South Africa’s urban population lives in townships, representing billions of rands in spending power in the vibrant and growing kasi economy.
The Pandemic Shook the Food and Beverage Industry. Here’s How It’s Recovering.
In this period of recovery, learn how transnational food and beverage companies have numerous opportunities not only for revival but also for unprecedented growth.
Young man’s idea pays off: the story of Lindo’s Fast Food
Lindokuhle Msomi is a 29-year-old who used his Covid grant to start a small fast food stall near his home in KwaMashu. He now has a fully fitted kitchen and big plans to grow his business.
Libstar on the lookout for innovative food businesses to incubate
South African JSE-listed food producer Libstar is on the hunt for well-established, food-focused small businesses to partner with through its new Libstar Nova division.
Ghana: Entrepreneur taps into international demand for local food products
Fafali Azaglo founded Selasie Farms and Groceries, a food processing and packaging company in Ghana, more than two decades ago. Over the years, the business has produced different products based on market demand, finding success in powdered or dehydrated authentic Ghanaian favourites such as banku mix (a blend of fermented maize and cassava dough), hausa koko (a spicy millet porridge), akyeke (a grated and fermented cassava side dish), and kokonte (dried cassava flour). Jeanette Clark spoke to Azaglo about how she built the business and entered the export market.
South African retail racks up R516bn in annual sales
NielsenIQ South Africa has released its monthly State of the Retail Nation analysis which shows that total annual retail sales at South African retail outlets were R516bn, representing a 14.4% annual increase.
Irish group opens R650 million plant in South Africa
Irish food company, The Kerry Group has opened a new €38 million (R650 million) plant in KwaZulu-Natal aimed at producing sustainable food for the continent.
Going Plant-Based: The Rise of Vegan and Vegetarian Food
This report will dive into the vegan and vegetarian consumer, how to appeal to them and the future outlook for vegan food.
Game changer sweetener for Dutch company
In a game changer for the industry, Fooditive will submit its sweetener as 5-D-Keto-Fructose in applying for Novel Food certification from the European Food Safety Authority.
