Food & Beverage Reporter

Food & Beverage Reporter (FBR) is one of South Africa’s leading B2B magazines, with a track record of more than 25 years in the industry. With thought leadership and in-depth coverage of technical topics, news, and local and international developments across the foodbev and allied industries, the magazine caters for South Africa and neighbouring countries. FBR also carries a specialist Packaging& Processing Reporter section in each issue, exploring technology, ideas, and trends in these key segments of the food chain. In response to changing readership trends we offer a fully digitized publication, with both Apple and Android apps In March each year, FBR’s annual Supplier Directory is distributed both in print and online versions providing you with a handy guide to local suppliers and service providers on the continent.

From the editor

Food & Beverage Reporter

Symrise confirms profitable growth course

Supply chain metamorphosis is the theme for annual SAPICS Conference

Tate & Lyle announce major investment to produce dietary fibres

Leybold wins award for food safety solution

Veritas awards lay solid foundation for the way forward for SU winery • The several awards that the Welgevallen Cellar of Stellenbosch University (SU) won at the 33rd Veritas Awards event recently, are just the right motivation for the road ahead.

Sustainability champion: Woodlands Dairy pledges to plant 350 more trees • Woodlands Dairy, a prominent advocate for sustainability, has eagerly responded to the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment’s appeal, by pledging to plant an additional 350 trees in celebration of Arbour Week.

Empowering South African women: beyond "lean in" • I recently had the privilege of participating in several meaningful conversations at a gathering of extraordinary women, facilitated by the "Women in Conversation" initiative.

Do not overlook Africa! • Africa’s food and agribusiness will be worth an estimated US$1 trillion by 2030, African Development Bank President Dr Akinwumi Adesina told participants of the World Food Prize Foundation’s Norman E. Borlaug Dialogue in Iowa, the US recently.

Solving the allergen testing puzzle: building a safer food industry • Food allergies are a global public health concern affecting millions of consumers worldwide. In recent years the issue of allergen management has gained significant attention, as product recalls due to undeclared allergens continue to rank high in multiple countries.

Sesame allergies: the local and global realities • Given the increasing global prevalence of food allergies, the labelling and management of allergens is vital for the food industry.

Chicory root fibres selectively increase Bifidobacteria • A recently published studyi conducted by researchers from The Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences University of Reading (UK), in collaboration with the BENEO-Institute, demonstrates that prebiotic chicory root fibres support the selective growth of Bifidobacteria in the human gut, no matter which food application and food matrix they are used in.

Consumer understanding of probiotics points to significant opportunities for the food industry • Chr. Hansen has released the results from a global survey deployed in 16 countries around the world to gauge consumer awareness of probiotics and their potential benefits. The data was collected in 2021 and results reflect a strong interest in learning more about probiotics among consumers worldwide, signalling a new chapter for market trends and a valuable opportunity for players in the global food industry.

Avian influenza outbreak in South Africa • After months of numerous countries grappling with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (“bird flu”) outbreaks, including North America, the European Union,...