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The answer to the ultra processed foods conundrum
There is a conundrum that the modern food industry is facing. It is that of ultra processed foods (UPFs). On one hand, they offer affordable, long-shelf-life options that can be distributed widely, reducing hunger in vulnerable populations. Food processing can...
Local is lekker
The food industry is increasingly turning its focus to local resources as part of a broader movement toward sustainability, community support, and resilience. By sourcing ingredients locally, companies not only reduce their environmental impact but also help stimulate...
Real Food Revivial
There is a new catch phrase amongst the increasingly aware consumer base - “real food”. Real food refers to whole, minimally processed foods that are as close to their natural state as possible. These foods are typically free from artificial additives, preservatives,...
Our Western Food
While browsing through a book about what food different cultures around our globe eat, the stark contrast between the western countries and so called third world countries was astounding. The West had mostly packages - processed foods - while the rest of the world...
Culinary Upcycling
A food related trend that is coming to the fore in 2024 has been termed "culinary upcycling". In our Western society we tend to create a lot of waste - food being one of those. The parts of the food that we would normally discard is what culinary upcycling targets....
The sustainability trend
Do a Google search for the latest food manufacturing trends and this one comes up consistently in the top three - sustainability. More and more, consumers are demanding sustainability to be part of the food that they buy and consume. This means sustainable packaging,...
The importance of ingredients
Consumers of food are increasingly becoming aware of what is in the food products that they are consuming. Gone are the days when it was just about taste. The pendulum has swung back to where people are concerned about what is actually entering their bodies. A recent...
The Circular Economy – a trend in food processing
Historically food processing has followed a linear trend of “take, make, dispose”. This has obvious downsides to it. From the environmental impact of discarded food and environmentally unfriendly processing practices, to contributing negatively to food security, this...