South Africa has emerged as the leading force in Africa’s fast-growing packaged foods market. With $18.5 billion in 2024 sales, South Africa leads Africa’s packaged food industry, commanding a ...

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African food producer RCL Foods reported a 38.8% rise in half-year earnings on Monday and declared its first interim dividend in two years, sending its shares up more ...

A recently created African food safety authority is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2026. The Africa Food Safety Agency (AfFSA) will be part of the African Union (AU), tasked with ...

Guidelines to support African governments in improving food safety across the informal sector are to be developed. The African Union (AU) and International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) are ...

JOHANNESBURG: From his farm in Paarl, Western Cape, Altus Kirsten exports grapes and blueberries to Singapore, a market he describes as "important" despite accounting for only 1 to 2 per cent of his ...

Fermentation is a process where microorganisms like bacteria and yeast work together to break down complex carbohydrates and protein into simpler, more digestible forms. The fermentation process not ...

As you travel through the African diaspora, it can be hard to ignore similarities and familiarity between the cuisines. For example, venture to New Orleans for its iconic jambalaya, and you will ...

*The recent spate of food poisoning incidents in South Africa has culminated in a violent backlash against migrant shopkeepers, particularly targeting those of Somali descent. This troubling ...

McCain Foods is selling its vegetable manufacturing operations in South Africa to US-based Enduring Ventures. Under the terms ...

Foodie Bethany Gaskin takes on the African food challenge featuring Fufu, Banku, and goat. Message to Ken Burns: What Lincoln ...