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.

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Food & Beverage Reporter

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Committed to building successful food security projects in Southern Africa

Upcycled beverage concept helps dairies reduce waste

Beer Association welcomes new CEO

Forbes Africa Leading Women Summit showcases Air Products’ commitment to gender diversity

Lindt South Africa unveils their new, ultimate indulgence: LINDOR Milk & White Truffles

Embracing Wellness with Kellanova’s new Granola Range

Exploring the Art of Mixology with Angostura

Get hopped up: Jack Black unleashes its limited-edition Fresh Hop IPA

Chocolate solutions for industry challenges: Barry Callebaut guides customers through uncertainties in the market • Barry Callebaut prides itself in being one of the world’s best chocolate solutions providers, making it the right partner to help customers navigate uncertainty in the industry.

Tiger Brands raises the bar with multi-million Rand peanut butter manufacturing plant • Black Cat, South Africa’s beloved peanut butter brand, has a new home following a R300-million capital investment by Tiger Brands. The new manufacturing facility is located in Chamdor, Krugersdorp, on Johannesburg’s West Rand.

Unpacking the new plant

Nutritional profile of Black Cat Peanut Butter

High Court sets aside decision to seize plant-based analogue products • On the heels of the temporary 2022 court interdict to forestall and prevent the seizure of plant-based meat alternatives from South African retail shelves comes a new ruling by the Johannesburg High Court to overturn the decision, keeping these products permanently available to South African consumers despite ongoing disputations on labelling practices

AMENDMENT

Building a recall-proof allergen control plan

TEST YOUR ALLERGEN PLAN

European manufacturers prioritise clean label products • A new wave of decade-spanning research from Ingredion states that clean label products are set to dominate portfolios within the next two years making up over 70% — up from 52% in 2021.

Enhance cold chain management in the meat and fresh produce industry • Meat products and fresh produce are fragile, with limited shelf life and short selling times. There are many factors that affect the safety and quality of these products in the supply chain.

Partnership will drive increased refrigerant circularity in the food retail industry • A-Gas, a world leader in the supply and lifecycle management of refrigerants, proudly announces they have joined the prestigious EPA GreenChill partnership, further solidifying their commitment to sustainability and industry leadership.

3 key F&B trends driving South Africa’s food & beverage industry in 2024 • Personal health, sustainability, and enhanced sensorial experiences are the biggest consumer themes that will shape the region,...