Read your May 2025 Food & Beverage Reporter Magazine

As we move into the heart of 2025, one thing remains clear: resilience is at the core of South Africa’s food and beverage industry. In the face of economic pressures, shifting consumer expectations, and regulatory demands, businesses across the sector continue to adapt, innovate, and thrive.

This issue celebrates some of those success stories. De Rustica has once again put South African excellence on the map with top global awards for its olive oils. Hasher Family Wines proudly brought home the Winery of the Year title from London, and Woodlands Dairy, along with its First Choice brand, earned four prestigious Qualité Awards—highlighting the consistent quality and innovation coming from our local producers.

Of course, success in this industry isn’t only measured by awards—it’s underpinned by compliance, safety, and precision. In this edition, we feature critical work by NMISA in protecting consumers from radioactive substances in food, and explore how FACTS SA is helping manufacturers manage allergen control—an increasingly vital aspect of consumer protection.

Technology continues to play a transformative role across the value chain. A standout example is beverage density monitoring, where precision is everything. In partnership with VEGA, we explore how their advanced, non-invasive instrumentation is helping beverage producers monitor density with accuracy and efficiency, ensuring consistent product quality and process optimisation.

We also take a closer look at the role of refrigeration in food preservation and safety—a critical link in the cold chain with both operational and environmental implications.

As always, we aim to bring you stories that inform, inspire, and support your growth in this dynamic industry.

If you have any news, trends, tech improvements, or just celebrating that special company anniversary, talk to us. 

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