2026 food prices in South Africa have not taken as big of a knock as many predicted at the start of the Middle East conflict.

Authorities in South Africa believe a chemical agent may be to blame for recent cases of illness in the country. Minister of Health Aaron Motsoaledi said a search is underway for the agent causing ...

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 ...

The recent rise in foodborne illness in South Africa has been declared a national disaster. Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Thembi Simelane said a team of health experts will be ...

In a warehouse on the outskirts of Cape Town, crates of packaged food, carrots and canned goods move quickly from pallets to plates. Stacked high against the walls, food that might otherwise go to ...

South Africa has one of Africa’s largest plant-based meat markets. How do consumers view these meat-free alternatives? Two years ago, the South African government attempted to ban ‘meaty’ names for ...

*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 ...

Western diets make up most of South Africa’s food systems. This displaces indigenous crops and edible forest plants. The problems created by westernised diets include environmental damage caused by ...

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 ...

Africa Food Show 2026 will take place from 10–12 June at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) in Cape Town, ...