by fbreporter | Feb 17, 2026 | Latest News, Upcoming Features
BOTANICALS Botanical ingredients are gaining traction as South African manufacturers respond to demand for natural, clean‑label and functional products. Indigenous botanicals such as rooibos, buchu and baobab offer strong provenance, wellness appeal and export...
by fbreporter | Feb 13, 2026 | Latest News, Upcoming Features
FUNCTIONAL INGREDIENTS Manufacturers are accelerating innovation in functional, nutrient-rich ingredients due to increased use of GLP-1 medications that biologically suppress appetite and reduce overall intake. This trend pushes formulators to prioritise bioavailable...
by fbreporter | Sep 5, 2025 | Latest News, Upcoming Features
AUDITING & HYGIENE Audits used to be annual events, but today they are an everyday reality. Hygiene is under the microscope asglobal retailers raise the bar, while water scarcity in South Africa forces smarter, more sustainable cleaning regimes. From rapid ATP...
by fbreporter | Jul 29, 2025 | Latest News, Upcoming Features
LABORATORY & TESTING Inside the Lab: Cutting-Edge Testing That’s Shaping SA’s Food FutureSouth Africa’s food and beverage industry is embracing advanced testing solutions to ensure safety, compliance, and product innovation. This feature covers leading-edge...
by fbreporter | Jul 9, 2025 | Latest News, Upcoming Features
INGREDIENT INNOVATION Today’s consumers want more than flavour— they want function. From plant-based proteins to gut-friendly probiotics, 42% of South African shoppers seek added health benefits in their food. Ingredient innovation is fuelling new product development,...
