SA company sends 25 tonnes of cut fruit to the UK DAILY

SA company sends 25 tonnes of cut fruit to the UK DAILY

In2Food in South Africa ensures premium-quality cut fruit reaches shelves at high-end retailers within 48 hours, writes Fresh Plaza. This large-scale operation, which supports nearly 10 000 employees—primarily women—in South Africa, supplies premium retailers like Marks & Spencer in the UK and Woolworths in South Africa. Working with both local and imported fruit, In2Food processes … Read more

How to slow down ageing using 63p ingredient in skin routine

How to slow down ageing using 63p ingredient in skin routine

No one relishes the thought of ageing, as the idea of wrinkles and grey hairs emerging is off-putting. However, health gurus suggest that applying a certain fruit to your skin could decelerate the process. TikTok user @myhealthandbeautyrecipes, renowned for his natural health remedies, recently sparked a conversation with his claim that two ingredients can “make … Read more

Smoothie King launches special menu for Ozempic users

Smoothie King launches special menu for Ozempic users

This is berry good news for Ozempic users. Smoothie King this week became the first quick-service chain to introduce a special menu for people who use GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic. The five new smoothies contain 20 grams of protein or more — and no added sugar — which the Dallas-based company says will help customers … Read more

How to ripen avocados fast with clever tip that makes them ‘soft and tasty’

How to ripen avocados fast with clever tip that makes them ‘soft and tasty’

Avocados are a must-have fruit for so many people, perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Whether it’s avocado on toast or guacamole, this fruit needs to be ripe to make these popular dishes. The issue is that they’re often as hard as a rock when you purchase them from the supermarket, even if they’re labelled … Read more

Health expert shares shocking truth about supermarket apples

Health expert shares shocking truth about supermarket apples

A health expert has issued a stark warning to supermarket customers after revealing a little-known fact about apples. Steve Bennett (@stevebennettmhp) regularly takes to TikTok to issue consumer advice and ways to promote a healthier living. His latest video left his followers with some food for thought, many of whom admitted their shock at his … Read more

How to keep avocados ripe ‘for twice as long’ with easy 4-step method

How to keep avocados ripe ‘for twice as long’ with easy 4-step method

Avocados make a nutritious and creamy addition to breakfast, but many people store them incorrectly, which can soon diminish their quality. Knowing how to store them properly can extend their shelf life by twice as long, according to one expert. This straightforward technique harnesses scientific principles to keep the inside of the avocado fresh for … Read more

Simple newspaper trick to extend apple freshness up to 10 weeks

Simple newspaper trick to extend apple freshness up to 10 weeks

If you’re keen to keep your apples fresher for longer, storing them separately could be the answer, according to experts at NRC Business Waste. They suggest that individually wrapping each apple can prevent one rotten fruit from ruining the rest. Paul Jackson of NRC Business Waste, a company specialising in waste management and eco-friendly alternatives … Read more

Eating ‘powerful’ fruit before a test can make you ‘smarter’

Eating ‘powerful’ fruit before a test can make you ‘smarter’

If you’re gearing up for an exam, interview, driving test or any other high-pressure situation where you need to be at your best, there’s one food that experts recommend you consume beforehand. While bananas might be the first thing that springs to mind, research suggests another fruit could significantly boost your brain power. Sweet-toothed Brits … Read more

New pink apple variety in SA is ‘all the buzz’

New pink apple variety in SA is ‘all the buzz’

Known for its appealing blushed pink hue and balanced flavor, Ruby Mathilda is already making waves as a promising addition to local apple orchards, with growers optimistic about its market potential. The evolution of fruit branding over the years has shifted from country-of-origin labelling to building distinct brands within specific categories, writes Fruitnet. In South … Read more

Shoppers can get 50% off a wonky veg box with special code

Shoppers can get 50% off a wonky veg box with special code

Lidl customers are often seen rushing to grab the supermarket’s Wonky Veg boxes, which tend to sell out as soon as they hit the shelves. However, we’ve discovered an alternative that doesn’t require you to leave your home. Oddbox is a service that offers a variety of vegetables that you might otherwise overlook, all at … Read more