The two-year pandemic has led to major shifts in grocery buying patterns as the world became accustomed to spending more time at home. The changing dynamics has worked in favour of the tea industry, with food and beverage experts citing 2022 as the year when consumers will start to prioritise products that deliver functional benefits…
January marks the start of the Rooibos harvest season in Clanwilliam – a quaint town tucked away at the foot of the majestic Cederberg mountains and the only place in the world where Rooibos grows. Annually more than 20 000 tons of Rooibos are produced, half of which are exported to 60+ countries across the globe. Today,…
For James Bond, it's a Vodka Martini, shaken not stirred, for Carrie Bradshaw – lead character in Sex and the City, it's a Cosmopolitan of course and nothing can quench Homer Simpson's thirst more than a can of Duff Beer. A signature drink, scent or style makes a character distinctive and gives their personalities dimension.…
This February, which is recognised as Reproductive Health Month, the spotlight has fallen on another 21st century crisis – plummeting fertility rates. Fertility levels worldwide have plunged to an historic low with scientists predicting that by 2025, almost 10 million couples will struggle to conceive. South Africa faces the same conundrum, with already more than 20%…