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Palm oil is one of the most widely used ingredients in global food production. (Wikimedia Commons)
CHIPS AND POPCORN

Hidden ingredient: Palm oil found in most salty snacks in SA

A new study noted that none of the products audited displayed sustainable sourcing labels

  • Sheree Bega
7 min read
Decrypting the nutritional label on your favourite packaged food products might get easier sometime soon. But that doesn’t mean you’re going to like what it’s going to say. (UNSPLASH)
ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS

The warning labels that could be coming for your crisps

If the food labelling regulations under review are enacted, bold warning signs on packaging will let shoppers identify foods high in sugar, salt or unhealthy fats

  • Zano Kunene
7 min read
Nozicelo Ngcobo is the BEVSA chairperson and is the Director of Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability at Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA).
BEVSA

Industry calls for a pragmatic approach on the implementation of the Draft Regulation relating to Labelling and Advertising of Foodstuffs

A delay in implementing these impractical regulations is necessary to ensure a smooth and effective transition, and public awareness and consumer education programmes are required

  • BEVSA
8 min read
Dr Tamryn Frank, Researcher, University of the Western Cape; Lori Lake, Communication and Education Specialist, Children’s Institute, University of Cape Town; Gilbert Tshitaudzi, UNICEF Nutrition Manager; Christine Muhigana, Representative, UNICEF; Dr Chantell Witten, Senior Lecturer and Researcher, University of the Witwatersrand; Makoma Bopape, University of Limpopo; and Jane Badham, Managing Director, JB Consultancy.
FOOD LABELLING

The Sweet, Salty and Fatty Violence of Malnutrition

Restricting the advertising of unhealthy foodstuffs is crucial for promoting healthier eating options

  • Special Reports
7 min read