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The growing influence of AI on consumer food choices

Food & Wine

The growing influence of AI on consumer food choices

Prof Estelle Van Tonder & Prof Christo Bisschoff 8 Jul 2026

The wellness wave: Shaping a healthier South Africa through prevention

Medical Aid

The wellness wave: Shaping a healthier South Africa through prevention

Issued by Medshield 4 Aug 2025

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Paediatrics

Flavourings in South African baby food could pose health risk, finds new Stellies study

22 Oct 2025

Consumers demand healthier food options despite rising costs

Research

Consumers demand healthier food options despite rising costs

16 Oct 2025

Who’s lighting a fire on Heritage day?

Marketing

Who’s lighting a fire on Heritage day?

Issued by BrandMapp 22 Sep 2025

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Pharmaceuticals

Is Ozempic the answer to obesity or a risky quick fix?

5 Aug 2025

South Africa’s ‘Chicken Wars’ redefining the fast food industry

Research

South Africa’s ‘Chicken Wars’ redefining the fast food industry

Issued by Insight Survey 4 Aug 2025

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Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Explainer: Menstrual cycle syncing

14 Jul 2025

Kellanova highlights product innovation for well-being at Breakfast and Nutrition Forum

FMCG

Kellanova highlights product innovation for well-being at Breakfast and Nutrition Forum

Issued by Alfa Destiny Communications Pty Ltd 24 Mar 2025

Transforming SA’s food landscape begins with a balanced breakfast, complete with whole grains

Nutrition

Transforming SA’s food landscape begins with a balanced breakfast, complete with whole grains

Mandy Murphy, Issued by Clockwork 10 Mar 2025

2024 Cravings Report: Here's what South Africans are ordering on Uber Eats

Food & bev. services

2024 Cravings Report: Here's what South Africans are ordering on Uber Eats

6 Mar 2025

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Branding

Controversy erupts over fast food branded desks in school

4 Mar 2025

Meal replacements and South Africa’s approach to weight management

Wellness

Meal replacements and South Africa’s approach to weight management

Issued by KLA 11 Feb 2025

Health and well-being trends in 2025

Trends

Health and well-being trends in 2025

6 Feb 2025

Urban food gardens produce more than vegetables, they create bonds for young Capetonians – study

Sustainable Farming

Urban food gardens produce more than vegetables, they create bonds for young Capetonians – study

Tinashe P. Kanosvamhira 3 Feb 2025

What dietitians say about 2025’s top nutrition trends

Trends

What dietitians say about 2025’s top nutrition trends

Issued by Association for Dietetics in South Africa 9 Jan 2025

Source: Supplied. Madelein O’Connell, Executive: Marketing, Sales and Corporate Relations at Bestmed Medical Scheme

Trends

#BizTrends2025: The role of medical schemes in preventative healthcare and wellness trends

Madelein O'Connell 13 Jan 2025

Navigating nutrition in summer

Nutrition

Navigating nutrition in summer

Issued by Association for Dietetics in South Africa 13 Nov 2024

Retailers

Crack the code: Understanding — Use By, Sell By, and Best Before dates

12 Nov 2024

FNB eBucks and Pick n Pay's latest collaboration offers more value for customers

E-commerce

FNB eBucks and Pick n Pay's latest collaboration offers more value for customers

30 Oct 2024

Pick n Pay's fight against hunger in South Africa

ESG

Pick n Pay's fight against hunger in South Africa

15 Oct 2024

How to eat right for a better life

Nutrition

How to eat right for a better life

Issued by Association for Dietetics in South Africa 9 Oct 2024

The campaign focuses on the health of taxi drivers. Source: Supplied.

Promotions & Activations

Check My Beat: SA Heart's new campaign targets taxi drivers' heart health

1 Oct 2024

All the 2024 South African Loyalty Awards winners

Retail

All the 2024 South African Loyalty Awards winners

16 Sep 2024

Advertising

Starting 2025, no junk food ads before 9pm in the UK

13 Sep 2024

Pick n Pay launches Live Well Club to encourage healthier eating habits

Retailers

Pick n Pay launches Live Well Club to encourage healthier eating habits

4 Sep 2024

World-renowned chef and healthy eating advocate Jamie Olivier has joined forces with Checkers to endorse its new partnership with Discovery Vitality’s healthy food benefit.Image supplied.

Advertising

Jamie Oliver endorses Checkers' new HealthyFood partnership with Discovery Vitality

2 Sep 2024

Discovery Vitality enhances HealthyFood rewards programme

Research

Discovery Vitality enhances HealthyFood rewards programme

2 Sep 2024

Nutrition

Leveraging the power of nutrition to drive the potential of young minds

Mandy Murphy 11 Jul 2024

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Healthcare

Teaching nutrition: Crucial in combating SA's childhood obesity crisis

4 Jul 2024

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Wellness

In2food launches Smul: Nutritious and convenient foods for every day

22 May 2024

Image supplied. Knorr's #ModTheVeg campaign with Tyler Ninja’ Blevins, a world-famous gamer and streamer, to promote healthier eating choices in the gaming world

Promotions & Activations

Knorr's #ModTheVeg campaign: Healthy eating in the gaming world

19 Apr 2024

Let's talk about SA women and obesity

Nutrition

Let's talk about SA women and obesity

Issued by Association for Dietetics in South Africa 4 Mar 2024

New advertising opportunities for retailers as load shedding changes consumer purchase patterns

Research

New advertising opportunities for retailers as load shedding changes consumer purchase patterns

Issued by Caxton Media 30 Jan 2024

Navigating 2024's top nutrition trends with insights from registered dietitians

Nutrition

Navigating 2024's top nutrition trends with insights from registered dietitians

Issued by Association for Dietetics in South Africa 25 Jan 2024

Are consumers sacrificing healthy food when times are tough?

Research

Are consumers sacrificing healthy food when times are tough?

11 Dec 2023

Food24 launches Food24 Baby, in collaboration with Parent Sense

Media

Food24 launches Food24 Baby, in collaboration with Parent Sense

Issued by Media24 10 Nov 2023

Mental health

Nutrition's profound impact on child development and mental health

Anne-Marie De Beer 1 Nov 2023

Mental health

South Africa faces a mental health crisis - don't be a statistic

9 Oct 2023

BMi Research assesses the impact of load shedding on meals

Research

BMi Research assesses the impact of load shedding on meals

Issued by BMi Research 27 Sep 2023

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Employee Wellness

The new normal is still here... and burnout is setting in

Stephanie Barrett 24 Aug 2023

Taking Mzansi's temperature. A deeply concerned yet forward-looking nation

Retail

Taking Mzansi's temperature. A deeply concerned yet forward-looking nation

Stacy Saggers, Issued by Kantar 22 Aug 2023

Powering employee performance

Employee Wellness

Powering employee performance

Issued by Association for Dietetics in South Africa 3 Jul 2023

Slow Food Uganda nominated for annual Agriculture Awards 2023

Agriculture

Slow Food Uganda nominated for annual Agriculture Awards 2023

22 May 2023