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22 September 2023

Enjoy Heritage Day braai without compromising your nutritional goals

This topic is consumer‑focused; I can adapt it for a B2B audience (retailers/brands) to drive product discovery and healthy-braai merchandising—should I proceed?…
2 October 2020

Survey finds that labelling on food products is still not clear enough

New research shows most consumers can’t decipher food labels—and it’s costing sales. In a 1,000-person UK/US survey, half prefer recognisable ingredients but…
15 March 2021

Severely restrained consumers emerge during COVID-19 pandemic

NielsenIQ’s Unlocking Consumption in 2021 reveals a surge in newly constrained South African shoppers: 78% have changed how they buy, and 66%…
11 January 2024

Vegetarians can’t get no satisfaction – research shows

New research from Ingredient Communications shows vegetarian satisfaction with available food choices has plunged since 2018—dropping to +8% overall, with the US…
2 August 2021

Hybrid Beverages – The Best of Both Worlds

Hybrid beverages are surging as curious consumers seek bold, cross‑category flavours—unlocking fresh innovation opportunities for brands. From Coca‑Cola with Coffee to rum‑infused…
22 September 2020

Five liability loss trends brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic

From soaring litigation and social inflation to surging recalls, unrest and new environmental liabilities, AGCS flags five trends reshaping corporate risk in…
18 March 2021

The future of immune health post-pandemic

Immune health is no longer seasonal—COVID-19 has reshaped demand for functional foods and supplements. In this post, eight manufacturers share candid insights…
6 October 2020

Why sustainability is crucial for SA food producers

South African food producers face rising demand, climate shocks and post‑COVID supply gaps. Discover why accelerating sustainability—cutting waste, safeguarding food security and…
5 April 2024

A call to action from Mpact Recycling

On Global Recycling Day, Mpact Recycling’s John Hunt urges every industry to look beyond packaging and make circularity the engine of innovation,…
5 July 2021

Food safety is now the top priority amongst consumers after Covid-19

New Tetra Pak Index data shows food safety has surged to consumers’ top priority after Covid‑19, with concern rising from 30% in…
17 September 2020

South Africa’s Beverage Industry Insights

Discover what’s shaping South Africa’s beverage market now—from packaging innovations to flavour trends—curated by Scentium’s marketing experts. Get the concise trends PDF…
30 September 2020

How innovators use different tools to deliver on authenticity

Consumers crave real stories: 27% say a product’s narrative makes it more authentic. Drawing on new Innova insights, we show how brands…