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January 2025 Food & Beverage Reporter Magazine
As we usher in a new year, the food and beverage industry in South Africa stands at a pivotal moment. The challenges of recent years, from supply chain disruptions to rising costs, have tested the resilience of businesses across the sector. Yet, as we look to 2025, there is a renewed sense of optimism, bolstered by economic recovery and promising growth indicators.
November/December 2024 Food & Beverage Reporter Magazine
As the election dust settles, South Africa gets a new Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment: Dion George. The key tasks he now takes onboard include the commitment to addressing climate change and South Africa’s just energy transition to a low carbon economy. The new minister highlighted that the protection of our biodiversity and the conservation of our natural resources is crucial as he aims to strike a sustainable balance between the environment and industry needs. In keeping with this theme of climate change awareness, this month’s issue provides insight into exciting and innovative campaigns in the industry aimed at addressing environmental impact.
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GNT to showcase power of plant-based EXBERRY® colors at ProSweets 2025
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IFFA: Charting the future of meat and alternative proteins
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