LABORATORY & TESTING
Inside the Lab: Cutting-Edge Testing That’s Shaping SA’s Food Future
South Africa’s food and beverage industry is embracing advanced testing solutions to ensure safety, compliance, and product innovation. This feature covers leading-edge laboratory technologies – from microbiological screening and allergen testing to sensory analysis and shelf-life validation. It will also showcase how data-driven R&D and testing solutions support new product development and regulatory compliance, ensuring brands maintain global competitiveness. This feature is a must for laboratories, testing service providers, R&D partners, and technology suppliers to showcase their solutions and expertise in food safety, innovation, and compliance.
CHEMICALS & LUBRICANTS
Safe, Clean, Compliant: The New Era of Food-Grade Chemicals and Lubricants
Heightened food safety regulations are reshaping how chemicals and lubricants are formulated and used in production facilities. We examine the latest food-grade lubricants, cleaning agents, and surface treatments, including developments in eco-friendly and biodegradable solutions and explore how these innovations are supporting compliance, operational efficiency, and sustainability goals for SouthAfrican food manufacturers. Don’t miss this opportunity of speaking directly to plant engineers, production managers, maintenance teams, QA/QC professionals, and food safety officers.
FATS & OILS
Wellness from the Inside Out: Smarter Fats and Oils for a Healthier Future
Consumer demand for healthier food products is driving reformulation and ingredient innovation in fats and oils. So how is the South African food industry responding? We track the latest products from plant-based and functional oils to options with improved nutritional profiles, reduced saturated fat content, and enhanced stability. We also examine trends such as high-oleic oils, omega-enriched options, sustainable sourcing, and clean-label positioning. Insights into how these ingredients support wellness-oriented product development while meeting performance and shelf-life requirements will be a core focus.
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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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PET PACKAGING (MAP)
Reinventing PET: Driving Circularity and Sustainable Food Packaging
PET packaging continues to evolve with cutting-edge solutions aimed at improving recyclability, reducing carbon footprints, and supporting circular economies. In this feature we examine the latest in food-grade PET recycling innovations, light weighting trends, and how brands are designing for sustainability while ensuring food safety and shelf life. It also looks at how regulatory and market pressures are accelerating PET adoption and innovation in South Africa.We want to talk to all PET packaging manufacturers, recyclers, technology providers, and packaging solution innovators at the forefront of sustainable PET packaging in South Africa.
BARCODING & SCANNING TECHNOLOGY
Smart Scanning, Smarter Supply Chains
Efficient track-and-trace systems and consumer engagement tools are critical in today’s fast-moving food sector. This feature focuses on the latest barcode, scanning, and data-capture technologies—from 2D and digital barcodes to smart packaging and real-time logistics tracking. It explores how these technologies enhance supply chain visibility, support compliance, and strengthen consumer trust.If you are a barcode solution provider, scanning technology specialist, software developers, and logistics technology suppliers this is a prime opportunity to showcase your operational efficiency and how it translates into brand protection.
