Sustainability supports the mission of striving to improve environmental health and quality of life. The food industry is constantly evolving, developing sustainable processes and giving them the opportunity to make a difference in the world.
We live in a country that is a study in contradictions. As of April 2021, the food poverty line – also referred to as the ‘extreme’ poverty line – is R624 per person per month. This refers to the minimum amount of money that an individual needs to afford the minimum required daily energy and...
The desire for alternatives to traditional plastic packaging that deliver lower environmental impact has created a growing market for biodegradable and compostable packaging. However, there is currently very little in the way of effective consumer education around biodegradable and compostable plast...
Due to the fasted paced industry updates of the cultured meat trend we are updating our article. If you have any questions regards this growing trend please contact us....
Climate change is having a significant impact on the world; from animals near to extinction to Venice flooding; the effects of climate change on the global environment have been catastrophic thus far. These effects have spilt over into the food industry, and a behavioural shift is needed to assure o...
‘Sustainability practices’, ‘circular economy’, and ‘greening your business’ – for most companies, in most parts of the world, these are functions of business that are seen as important to have, but which are not prioritised over strategic business decisions. Yes, perhaps in some cases...
In July this year, the Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade (TRACIT) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) got together to assess the impact that food adulteration has on the seventeen established UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (www.un.org/sustainable...
In South Africa, an estimated third of our food ends up in the dump. This means 10 million tonnes of food go to waste every year – that’s a third the 31 million tonnes produced annually in South Africa. How can the Food Industry have a positive impact on promoting awareness of the United Nations...
Litter, in all its forms, is a fact of modern life. How we choose to manage this challenge is a decision that connects us to our environment. Wishing litter away will not make it disappear. Disposing of it in a conscientious and sustainable manner is a step in the right direction. Choosing environme...
Fruits and vegetables are some of the most widely utilised horticultural commodities in the world. They are extremely versatile and are consumed in many forms, from raw and minimally processed to processed products. With consumer awareness increasing in terms of what people eat, there has in turn be...