The new taste standard in plant milk alternatives! NEW Giraf Macadamia is set to redefine the milk market with a rich, creamy plant-based alternative that tastes amazing, is sustainably sourced and entirely free of added vegetable and seed oils. It is delicious on its own or in a smoothie, pairs well with cereal, and froths beautifully in a cappuccino! Made from the finest South African-grown macadamias, Giraf Macadamia Milk meets the growing demand from conscious consumers seeking tastier, healthier, sustainably sourced milk alternatives.  “We’re excited to launch our brand-new Giraf Ma ..read more

Durbanville Hills Wine announces its partnership with MasterChef South Africa as the exclusive wine partner for the season to be aired on S3 (previously known as SABC 3) from Saturday, 13 July at 19:30.  The cellar, known for its award-winning cool climate wines, is thrilled to partner with the successful culinary show which sees aspiring chefs from around South Africa testing their skills in a highly competitive and entertaining arena.    Brand manager, Robyn Bradshaw, says MasterChef South Africa is the perfect collaboration for Durbanville Hills. “The show strongly alig ..read more

Koelnmesse GmbH today announced that it will be extending its contract with Oliver Frese, which currently runs until the end of 2024, by a further five years to 31 December 2029. Frese has been the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Koelnmesse since 2020.  “Over the past few years, Oliver Frese has not only guided the Cologne event portfolio through the difficult phase of the Covid pandemic, but has also introduced a new operating model in the market-focused areas of Sales, Services and Marketing Communications”, says Gerald Böse, Chief Executive Officer at Koelnmesse. According to Böse, F ..read more

Culinary enthusiasts across South Africa are gearing up for another exhilarating edition of the RCL FOODS Young Chefs & Bakers Challenge, set to discover and celebrate the nation’s brightest young culinary talents. Following the resounding success of last year’s competition, which crowned Catherine Sainsbury and Robert Zituta from Silwood School of Cookery as champions, this year promises to showcase the talents of South Africa’s rising culinary stars.  The competition, organised by RCL FOODS and administered by the South African Chefs Association (SA Chefs), aims to foster innovatio ..read more

Read your July 2024 Food & Beverage Reporter Magazine As the election dust settles, South Africa gets a new Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment: Dion George. The key tasks he now takes onboard include the commitment to addressing climate change and South Africa’s just energy transition to a low carbon economy. The new minister highlighted that the protection of our biodiversity and the conservation of our natural resources is crucial as he aims to strike a sustainable balance between the environment and industry needs.  In keeping with this theme of climate change a ..read more

Product of the Year South Africa (POYSA) is proud to announce the 2024 Product of the Year winners.  The prestigious Gala event, which recognises South Africa’s most innovative consumer products, was held at Langhams Lifestyle Experience in Fourways, on Thursday 27th June. Amongst the attendees were brand supremos, VIP invited guests, celebrities and the media.  Product of the Year is the largest consumer voted award for product innovation in South Africa. It is part of a global network of over 40 national programmes and was created specifically to champion new produc ..read more

Submissions for The South African ANGOSTURA® Bar & Beverage Awards are now open. The South African beverage industry, including alcohol distributors and suppliers, is vital to our country’s economy and culture. Yet, many local distributors, suppliers and brands often go unrecognised for their innovation, creativity, and outstanding service. Answering this need, we are thrilled to announce the return of the South Africa ANGOSTURA® Bar & Beverage Awards for 2024! After our grand debut in 2023, marking a milestone for the local cocktail and beverage industry, these awards are back to cel ..read more

Woolworths is proud to announce the extension of its partnership with FoodForward SA (FFSA) for an additional three years, committing further funding of R3.45 million to support the organisation’s crucial work in alleviating hunger across South Africa. Woolworths has been a steadfast partner of FFSA for the past six years, contributing over R6 million (R1 million per year) for the organisation to expand its operations. This continued partnership will not only provide significant financial support but also ensure that all surplus food from Woolworths’ store operations is donated to vetted char ..read more

WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR WORLD FOOD SAFETY DAY THIS YEAR? By showcasing your initiatives in our July Food & Beverage Reporter (FBR)—World Food Safety Day 2024 summary, you’ll reach a wide audience and contribute to the global food safety conversation. You need to provide us with: An article of 350-400 words.      Article to support the theme or slogan for WFSD. Your company Logo and contact details.  2 images to showcase your event.  Copy for a social media post on FBR. Your SPECIAL OFFER includes:  A4 article. 1 Social post on FBR socia ..read more

To mark its 100th anniversary, Koelnmesse is opening its new event and congress location Confex with space for 6,200 guests, directly at the Cologne Messe/Deutz ICE railway station State-of-the-art venue in the heart of Europe with perfect transport links raises the bar for congresses, trade fairs and corporate events Konrad Adenauer founded Koelnmesse in 1924 to drive the economy of the West and as a European peace project Among the 2,000 guests attending the anniversary celebrations are Minister President Henrik Wüst and numerous other public figures To mark its 100th anniversary, Koelnme ..read more