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.

From the editor

Food & Beverage Reporter

Nestlé appoints new CEO to spearhead Nespresso South Africa’s ambitious growth plans

Wendy Petersen appointed CEO of SA Olive

Import permit improvement to ease poultry shortages

Tetra Pak® South Africa commits to the collection and recycling of liquid board packaging • Packaging and processing solutions provider, Tetra Pak South Africa recently announced plans to increase the recycling rate of liquid board packaging (LBP) in South Africa to 40% by 2030.

Investing in Africa: the inauguration of SACMI Nigeria • SACMI’s new Lagos branch was officially opened during ProPak West Africa, the international trade fair for the packaging and processing industries.

KFC puts gender inclusion on the map! • A bold ambition to be the most inclusive Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) brand on the planet: This was the central goal of KFC’s first external-facing women’s event held at its Restaurant Service Centre in Bryanston recently.

Bureau Veritas continues its transformation journey to shaping a better workplace • Bureau Veritas, is on a passionate drive to fulfil its mission of shaping a world of trust through its unrivalled expertise, independent and worldwide presence to benefit society. The company is fast gaining ground on its sustainability trajectory to meet its 2025 ambitions towards transforming the world we live in.

Listeria in the limelight – know the facts • Following the recent media hype about Listeria in abattoirs and retailers, we took a look at how the food industry effectively controls Listeria during manufacturing, catering, and retail environments. We referred to the Centre for Food Safety for some solid, fact-based insights on this topic.

Bacteria: profiting from today’s food trends and product types • Listeriosis is a serious infection caused by Listeria monocytogenes. In recent years, it has been recognised that Listeria is an important public health problem. The disease affects primarily people of advanced age, pregnant women, newborns, and adults with weakened immune systems.

Rapid testing systems for Listeria detection • Hygiena provides a variety of testing solutions designed to accurately detect pathogens, catering to a wide spectrum of requirements.

Meeting customer demand for eco-friendly products with the right equipment • South Africa is currently ranked as the most food-secure country in Sub-Saharan Africa, climbing 11 places from 70th position in 2021 to 59th in 2022 on the Global Food Security Index (GFSI).1

Environmental Monitoring – does your sampling plan tell an accurate story? • Environmental monitoring (EM) is one of the most important actions taken within a food production facility as it verifies the factory’s cleaning protocols and acts as an early warning system for lurking microbial hazards.

The evolution of cybersecurity in South Africa: From neglect to boardroom priority • In the not-so-distant past, cybersecurity struggled...