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FoodForward SA advocacy secures landmark food donation standard for South Africa

Food, Water & Energy Security

FoodForward SA advocacy secures landmark food donation standard for South Africa

Andy Du Plessis, Issued by FoodForward SA 3 days

Image credit: Cora Pursley on Dupe Photos

Nutrition

Veganism could tackle Africa's food, health challenges

14 Aug 2025

UP named first UN University Hub in Africa and Global South

Higher Education

UP named first UN University Hub in Africa and Global South

Issued by University of Pretoria 29 Jul 2025

SA Chef Conference 2025 to spotlight sustainable food business strategies

Food Services

SA Chef Conference 2025 to spotlight sustainable food business strategies

16 Jul 2025

Precision breeding powers climate resilience in SA

Agriculture

Precision breeding powers climate resilience in SA

15 Jul 2025

Woolworths opens new Food Emporium in Cape Town

Retailers

Woolworths opens new Food Emporium in Cape Town

4 Jul 2025

Analytica Lab Africa 2025 to spotlight food and beverage innovation through science and technology

Food & Wine

Analytica Lab Africa 2025 to spotlight food and beverage innovation through science and technology

Issued by ITP Communications 3 Jul 2025

Dutoit launches Juicy Gems agri-education coding game for learners

Agriculture

Dutoit launches Juicy Gems agri-education coding game for learners

30 Jun 2025

Woolworths launches Inclusive Justice Institute

ESG

Woolworths launches Inclusive Justice Institute

12 Jun 2025

3 innovations set to transform South Africa’s food system by 2040

Agriculture

3 innovations set to transform South Africa’s food system by 2040

11 Jun 2025

Sowing the seeds of food security

ESG

Sowing the seeds of food security

Issued by Libstar 9 Jun 2025

#WorldEnvironmentDay: Why food systems must lead the climate conversation

Food Security

#WorldEnvironmentDay: Why food systems must lead the climate conversation

Ozzy Nel 5 Jun 2025

South Africa as G20 leader can take action on Africa’s food supply: 4 ways to make a difference

Agriculture

South Africa as G20 leader can take action on Africa’s food supply: 4 ways to make a difference

Wandile Sihlobo 15 Apr 2025

Nyaladzi Moyo named new commercial director for Danone SA

Food & bev. services

Nyaladzi Moyo named new commercial director for Danone SA

17 Mar 2025

Hospitality

Tswalu announces key leadership appointments

27 Feb 2025

Health and well-being trends in 2025

Trends

Health and well-being trends in 2025

6 Feb 2025

Pegasys joins RSK Group to advance global development goals

ESG & Sustainability

Pegasys joins RSK Group to advance global development goals

Issued by Stone 5 Feb 2025

#BizTrends2025: The rise of the conscious consumer

Trends

#BizTrends2025: The rise of the conscious consumer

Max Oliva 15 Jan 2025

East Coast Radio season of sharing telethon: A resounding success in partnership with Pick n Pay

Radio & Audio

East Coast Radio season of sharing telethon: A resounding success in partnership with Pick n Pay

Issued by East Coast Radio 12 Dec 2024

North-West University at the forefront of agricultural innovation

Agri Tech

North-West University at the forefront of agricultural innovation

Bertie Jacobs, Issued by North-West University (NWU) 9 Dec 2024

Retailers

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

12 Nov 2024

Singularity Summit 2024 brings mind-bending exponential technologies to Africa

Events & Conferencing

Singularity Summit 2024 brings mind-bending exponential technologies to Africa

Issued by Mann Made 7 Nov 2024

Africa’s battle against food waste: How interventions can save 30% of produce

Agriculture

Africa’s battle against food waste: How interventions can save 30% of produce

31 Oct 2024

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Food, Water & Energy Security

Eastern Cape R80m programme to tackle poverty, malnutrition

17 Oct 2024

Rainbow Chicken supports FAO’s 2024 World Food Day Poster Contest initiative

ESG

Rainbow Chicken supports FAO’s 2024 World Food Day Poster Contest initiative

Issued by Rainbow Chicken 16 Oct 2024

Insect farming in Africa: A unique opportunity for a sustainable future

Agro-processing

Insect farming in Africa: A unique opportunity for a sustainable future

25 Sep 2024

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Food, Water & Energy Security

Great Food Puzzle: WWF launches guide to sustainable food practices

12 Sep 2024

The future of food security: Innovating to feed a growing world

Food, Water & Energy Security

The future of food security: Innovating to feed a growing world

Mic Mann, Issued by Mann Made 30 Aug 2024

Women in agriculture: Empowering South Africa’s unsung SHEroes

Employment Equity

Women in agriculture: Empowering South Africa’s unsung SHEroes

Beth Cook, Issued by Progression 20 Aug 2024

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Supply Chain

Supply chains should make the world better, not worse – it’s time for a rethink

R. Hamann, C.-M. Chen, J. Gualandris, et al. 15 Aug 2024

How consumer demand is driving change in food packaging

Packaging

How consumer demand is driving change in food packaging

Issued by KLA 5 Aug 2024

UFS, ARC launch four research chairs to tackle climate change

Research & Development

UFS, ARC launch four research chairs to tackle climate change

22 Jul 2024

Source: © 123rf PwC South Africa’s Voice of the Consumer Survey 2024: South African findings report found six key imperatives to shrink the consumer trust deficit

Research

6 key imperatives for consumer companies to shrink their consumer trust deficit

18 Jul 2024

"Lost crops" provide unique opportunity for food security in Africa

Food Security

"Lost crops" provide unique opportunity for food security in Africa

Zoë Karl-Waithaka 28 Jun 2024

Sustainable Gastronomy Week kicks off, emphasising 'More Taste, Less Waste'

Food Services

Sustainable Gastronomy Week kicks off, emphasising 'More Taste, Less Waste'

20 Jun 2024

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Agriculture

Farming with a mixture of crops, animals and trees is better for the environment and for people – evidence from Ghana and Malawi

Laura Vang Rasmussen, Hanson Nyantakyi-Frimpong, Ingo Grass, Marney Isaac and Rachel Bezner Kerr 19 Jun 2024

Woolworths joins The Good Life Show as headline sponsor

Exhibitions & Events

Woolworths joins The Good Life Show as headline sponsor

24 May 2024

Image: Supplied (Left: Mo Salie, Andy Du Plessis, Arena Phillips and Cornel Jacobs)

Food Security

FoodForward SA seeks to empower communities through food garden initiative

Aa-isha Hassiem 14 May 2024

Green Corp acquires Emad Bakeries

FMCG

Green Corp acquires Emad Bakeries

5 Apr 2024

PwC study: Africa's food sustainability depends on greener production and waste reduction

Agriculture

PwC study: Africa's food sustainability depends on greener production and waste reduction

3 Apr 2024

Gauteng emerging farmers urged to apply for funding

Agriculture

Gauteng emerging farmers urged to apply for funding

4 Mar 2024

Pret A Manger is coming to SA

Retailers

Pret A Manger is coming to SA

6 Feb 2024

How crop diversification is boosting productivity and sustainability in SA agriculture

Agribusiness

How crop diversification is boosting productivity and sustainability in SA agriculture

30 Jan 2024

Vaccinating livestock against common diseases is a form of direct climate action

Agriculture

Vaccinating livestock against common diseases is a form of direct climate action

Jude Capper and David Barrett 27 Dec 2023

#BizTrends2024: The future of wellness: you are what you eat, sleep and move

Trends

#BizTrends2024: The future of wellness: you are what you eat, sleep and move

Márcia Eugénio 16 Jan 2024

4 small SA businesses win in inaugural Xero Beautiful Business Fund

Awards

4 small SA businesses win in inaugural Xero Beautiful Business Fund

20 Nov 2023

Consumers encouraged to embrace frozen seafood due to affordability, longer shelf life

FMCG

Consumers encouraged to embrace frozen seafood due to affordability, longer shelf life

15 Nov 2023