SA Food Review

09/01/2026

Seamless monitoring. Reliable safety.
Quality management in food production? With Testo South Africa's new online data loggers, you can ensure seamless monitoring of ambient climate and food safety, giving you peace of mind – with full HACCP compliance! Measurement data is seamlessly and automatically transferred to the connected cloud, where it is documented.

If a limit is exceeded, you will receive an immediate alert by email or push notification in the testo Smart App. So you can enjoy maximum safety and convenience – for optimum storage conditions and flawless product quality!
Explore all the benefits now: https://brnw.ch/21wYXCP

19/12/2025

🎉 What a year 2025 has been for the food and beverage industry!

From innovative product launches to sustainability breakthroughs, facility openings to partnership announcements - our sector has shown incredible dynamism and creativity throughout the year.

It's been inspiring to share stories of growth, innovation, and progress from companies across manufacturing, ingredients, packaging, and technology. Each achievement contributes to the bigger picture of an industry that continues to evolve and thrive.

Thank you to everyone who made 2025 such an exciting year to cover! Here's to more innovation and success in 2026! ✨

19/12/2025

🐷 Exciting news for families! has just launched Eskort Kiddos - South Africa's very first pork range made especially for kids aged 3-13!

Meet the adorable crew: Flingas (pork fingers), Tootsies (nuggets shaped like piggy snouts!), Smashies (mini patties), Wim Wams (frikkadels), Tonkies (potato & bacon balls), and Cheesy Wiggles (mini cheese viennas) 🧀

What makes parents happy? They're made with antibiotic-free pork, no added MSG, some are gluten-free, and most cook in under 15 minutes! Perfect for busy school mornings and lunchbox emergencies.

Eskort's 108 years of quality now comes in fun, kid-friendly packaging that makes mealtimes an adventure! ✨

More details: https://brnw.ch/21wYv3V

Discover Eskort Kiddos, the first pork range crafted for kids aged 3-13. Fun, nutritious, and quick to prepare! Make meals magical for your little ones

18/12/2025

🥛 Exciting expansion news in the South African dairy sector! Woodlands Dairy Group has acquired Ladismith Cheese Company, bringing together expertise and expanding local dairy offerings.

This move creates the largest wholly South African-owned and 25% Black-empowered dairy group - a significant milestone for transformation in the industry! 📈

Ladismith's popular cheese, butter, and milk powder products will join Woodlands Dairy's portfolio whilst keeping the Ladismith brand we all know. It's great to see local companies growing and working together to serve consumers better.

Both companies bring decades of dairy expertise to this collaboration! 🧀

Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wYsU6

Woodlands Dairy acquires Ladismith Cheese Company, enhancing South African dairy offerings while achieving a milestone as the largest 25% Black-empowered dairy group.

17/12/2025

🌍 Exciting news for the food industry! Gulfood 2026 is happening in January and it's going to be massive!

This year brings major debuts, new countries joining, and the biggest international mix ever. Plus, they're using two venues - Dubai World Trade Centre AND Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City - so there's much more space to explore! 📍

The organisers have improved how everything's laid out, making it easier to find what you need and connect with the right people. Perfect for anyone in food sourcing, manufacturing, or trade.

January 2026 - definitely one to save! ✈️

More info: https://brnw.ch/21wYr48

Gulfood 2026 marks a new era in food trade with top global debuts, fresh opportunities, and a new dual-venue format in Dubai. Register now

12/12/2025

📦 Exciting developments in packaging technology! Cama Group is showing how Industry 5.0 can make manufacturing both smarter AND more human-centred.

Their innovations are really practical - AI helps with documentation so engineers can focus on creative problem-solving, while augmented reality systems let operators scan QR codes for instant access to 3D guides and procedures. No more hunting through thick manuals!

What's impressive is their automated format changeover systems cut setup times in half. That's a massive productivity boost for manufacturers who need to switch between different product formats quickly.

Cama Group will be showcasing all this at Interpack 2026 - definitely one to watch! 🚀

Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wYilR

Cama Group embraces Industry 5.0 principles to enhance secondary-packaging machine efficiency through innovative technological solutions.

11/12/2025

🥇 Brilliant news from the sustainability world! Corbion has just earned their 7th consecutive EcoVadis gold medal - that's incredible consistency in sustainable business practices!

What's really impressive is how they've improved across the board: labour & human rights scores jumped from 70 to 84, and they're now in the top 2% of manufacturers globally! 📈

Plus, they've achieved "Leader" status for carbon management - the highest level EcoVadis awards. Corbion shows that doing right by people and planet isn't just good ethics, it's good business.

Seven years of gold medals speak volumes about their commitment! ✨

Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wYgEf

Corbion earns gold medal rating for 2025

05/12/2025

Seamless monitoring. Reliable safety.
Quality management in food production? With Testo South Africa, new online data loggers, you can ensure seamless monitoring of ambient climate and food safety, giving you peace of mind – with full HACCP compliance! Measurement data is seamlessly and automatically transferred to the connected cloud, where it is documented. If a limit is exceeded, you will receive an immediate alert by email or push notification in the testo Smart App.

So you can enjoy maximum safety and convenience – for optimum storage conditions and flawless product quality! Explore all the benefits now: https://brnw.ch/21wY7gQ

04/12/2025

Intelligently networked. 100% control.
Keep everything in check, at all times! Testo South Africas new online data loggers make indoor climate monitoring as easy and efficient as possible. Thanks to direct cloud integration, monitoring, documentation and alarms are fully automated.
Make your monitoring process smart too!
Find out more here: https://www.testo.com/en-ZA/saveris/products/16x
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04/12/2025

🔧 The future of packaging is here! 🔧
Cama Group is revolutionising the packaging industry with Industry 5.0 innovations that put humans at the centre of advanced technology!

✨ What's inside this game-changing approach:

· AI that automates routine tasks & speeds up development
· Smart data analysis for predictive maintenance
· AR technology is making operations easier than ever
· Automated systems cut changeover times in half
· Sustainable, human-focused manufacturing solutions

Whether you're in food packaging, manufacturing, or production management, these innovations could transform your operations and boost efficiency while keeping sustainability in focus.

Read the full story here: https://brnw.ch/21wY3X6

02/12/2025

🔧 NEW ISSUE ALERT: Plant Floor Focus 2025 E-book is here! 🔧
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✅ Advanced flooring & safety solutions ✅ Equipment lubrication best practices ✅ Smart packaging technologies

✅ Efficient storage & racking systems ✅ Cutting-edge machinery innovations ✅ Future industry trends for 2026

Whether you're managing a manufacturing facility, food processing plant, or industrial operation, this e-book provides the knowledge you need to enhance safety, efficiency, and productivity.

Click here to download: https://brnw.ch/21wY0mf

Don't miss this valuable resource for plant optimisation! 💪

26/11/2025

🌅 Still haven't registered yet? Don't panic, you've still got time this morning! ✨
☕ Grab your coffee and let's get you sorted! ☕
You can still secure your spot this morning before today's Pet Food Hub webinar kicks off at 2:00 PM!

🕐 TODAY - November 26th, 2025 at 2:00 PM

🎯 What's on the menu today:
· 🔍 Regulatory deep dive - Current nutritional standards & what's changing
· ⚠️ Violation prevention - Avoid costly enforcement headaches

👥 Your Expert Guides:
· Dominique Kuhlmann - General Manager, Pet Food Industry Association of South Africa (PFI)
· Sonto Mlambo - Professional Scientist & Agricultural Regulation Expert

🌟 Perfect Timing: Use your morning to register, then join us this afternoon to transform your regulatory knowledge and protect your business!

Why you don't want to miss this: ✅ South Africa-specific compliance insights ✅ Q&A with industry leaders ✅ Networking with fellow pet food professionals

🚀 Register NOW - You've got all morning!

Brought to you by FoodReview in collaboration with PFI and Pet Hub

Register Here - It Takes 2 Minutes! https://brnw.ch/21wXPQo

Your 2:00 PM appointment with regulatory expertise is just a few clicks away! 🐾

⏰ Pro Tip: Set a calendar reminder for 1:45 PM and join us for the most comprehensive pet food compliance session of the year!