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South African Food Review - Volume 39, Issue 4, April 2012
Volume 39, Issue 4, April 2012
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Flavour and fragrance seminar is fruitful and fun : flavour
Author Nicola PopplewellSource: South African Food Review 39 (2012)More LessIt was a seminar with a difference, brimming with useful ideas, fun activities and valuable networking opportunities. That was the overwhelming feedback from the South African Association of the Flavour and Fragrance Industry's (SAAFFI) seminar, Make it through the MAZE, held in Johannesburg in March.
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News in Brief
Source: South African Food Review 39 (2012)More LessNew recyclable 440ml can from Nampak
Appletiser endorsed by GI Foundation of SA and Diabetes SA
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All in good health : editor's forum
Source: South African Food Review 39 (2012)More LessThe new buzzword in the beverage industry is functional. But, just what does this mean? According to Euromonitor, all soft drinks are beneficial because they help the body to work - water, for example, is one of the most essential elements to survival and health. However, more and more 'health drinks' are being introduced that contain added ingredients and claim to offer health benefits over and above their usual nutritional values and these are roughly defined as 'functional'.
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News
Source: South African Food Review 39, pp 40 –42 (2012)More LessTop speakers for SANBWA conference
Fleur du Cap and Carrol Boyes turn to nature
Nederburg adds value during screening of MasterChef
RWV voted Best Generic Wine Body
Radical Waters partners with Sanky Technical Consulting
Top 10 in the world
SA lauded for its wine from influential critics
Three Ships takes world title
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Putting your beverages to work : functional drinks
Author Vanessa ClarkSource: South African Food Review 39, pp 43 –46 (2012)More LessMarket research and analysis house, Euromonitor International, maintains that there's no universal definition of functional soft drinks, simply because all types of beverages help the body to function. However, it says that functional drinks can be qualified as those that include added ingredients and claim to offer health benefits over and above their usual nutritional values.
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Natural calorie reduction : innovation
Source: South African Food Review 39 (2012)More LessDoehler's sugar replacement technology (SRT) and sugar improving technology (SIT) are natural flavour processes that allow the manufacturer to reduce the sugar content in the end product, without causing any changes to the flavour - and without using sweeteners.
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News in Brief : packaging review
Source: South African Food Review 39 (2012)More LessWoolworths introduces 'green' shopping bags
Rotolabel attains ISO 22000 certification
EnVision and Coyote launch pre-made pouches
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Sustainable labelling : packaging review
Source: South African Food Review 39 (2012)More LessSA's new laws on labelling are the cause of much confusion and headaches. Aimed at providing the consumer with better information about a product's ingredients and therefore reducing the amount of misleading marketing - particularly as 'natural' and 'healthy' are growing in importance - this legislation is here to stay. And, say experts, as SA's government invests more into protecting the consumer, manufacturers should expect to see additional legislation being proposed that's based on this concept. Herman Blignaut from Spoor & Fisher broadly explains what's allowed and what's not.
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Packaging review
Source: South African Food Review 39 (2012)More LessPyrotec PackMark releases high-performance thermal coder
Global growth for aseptic packaging
NewPage launches lightweight beverage label paper
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Let your wine labels do your marketing : labelling
Author Vanessa ClarkSource: South African Food Review 39 (2012)More LessThe inaugural Label Summit Africa conference and exhibition took place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) in March.
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New philosophies to meet market needs : labelling
Author Vanessa ClarkSource: South African Food Review 39 (2012)More LessFurther keynote speakers at the Summit revealed newer technologies in wine labelling and packaging of which the industry must be aware.
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Stretching appeal with Elastitag : labelling
Author Nicola PopplewellSource: South African Food Review 39, pp 56 –57 (2012)More LessA new labelling device from Pyrotec PackMedia provides on-pack information and extensive branding opportunities.
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Packaging industry targets West Africa : events
Source: South African Food Review 39 (2012)More LessMontgomery Africa is launching PROPAK West Africa, a new event for the emerging West African packaging industry, running in conjunction with Print Expo West Africa and Pro-Plas West Africa.
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Frozen food category gets a facelift : design
Source: South African Food Review 39 (2012)More LessIn line with the new labelling legislation, McCain Food SA has given its entire product range a new face. As the market leader in the frozen foods sector, The company is further investing in its brand at store level, making it easier for buyers and shoppers to navigate.
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Understanding the new labelling law : legislation
Source: South African Food Review 39, pp 60 –61 (2012)More LessOn 1 March, the new labelling rules came into effect that have a profound influence on what manufacturers can and cannot put on their products. It's aimed at staying in line with international trends and providing the consumer with a more informative base on which to make purchasing decisions, as well as reduce the amount of misleading marketing that many manufacturers make use of on their product labelling.
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Opening the current : closures
Author Gillian HyslopSource: South African Food Review 39 (2012)More LessA brief insight into the size and shape of the global market, looking at the leading pack types and consumer trends.