VEGANUARY
First launched in 2014, Veganuary is a global phenomenon, growing fromv3 300 participants to close on 800 000 in 2023. The growing popularity of vegan and vegetarianism is undisputed. Between 10 and 12% of consumers in South Africa committed to eating less meat and animal-derived ingredients.
Our feature unpacks some of the biggest ingredient trends that fit the vegan lifestyle, looks at the current media frenzy around UPF’s and how regulations are changing around meat analogues. Share you news and product updates with us.
INGREDIENT INNOVATIONS
Word on the street is that the term ‘evolving’ will define ingredients in the year ahead. Rather than asking ‘What’s new’, we are asking ‘What are we doing better’. This applies to all ingredients – from colours and flavours, to functional ingredients that offer a health-hack, plant-and alternative proteins, and those that ensure excellent consistency, texture and mouthfeel. Start 2025 on a high note by highlighting your favourite ingredient for 2025.
METAL DETECTION
CIP systems are an essential part of the food, beverage, and dairy processing industries. They automate the cleaning of processing equipment without the need to manually remove and clean parts. CIP systems can improve health and safety, increase operational efficiency and improve product quality. So what is your preferred method? Share your insights and products with us.
FOOD SAFETY
We are passionate about ensuring a food safe future for everyone involved in the food, beverage and packaging supply chain. Each month, we will be looking at the latest news, trends, regulations and equipment that impact your operation. If you want to highlight your business, products and services, don’t miss out!s and concepts that will drive growth for your brand.
PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
We bring you a brief round-up of the latest processing technology launches that will impact the future of the food and beverage processing industry. Whether you are a large, small or niche processor or technology partner, it is vital to keep your finger on the pulse of this dynamic industry. Share your new products, news and insights.
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ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION
Automation and robotics can play a crucial role in packaging. They impact consistency and increase production rates handling various products precisely and swiftly, eliminating the need for manual labour. We look at the impact it can have on the industry considering how advances in robot technology have improved higher-rate handling applications in the packaging environment.
CODING AND MARKING
Precision and efficiency are everything, especially when it comes to inventory management, safety, and traceability across the supply chain. That’s where advanced coding and marking machines make all the difference ensuring products are equipped with essential, accurate data—from expiration dates and product codes to bar codes and batch numbers—making compliance and consumer safety a breeze.
