Denny's brand promise is the production of nutritious and convenient meals for consumers - the latest launch in this mould is its new range of pouch-packaged, ready-to-eat Soup of the Day range.

Peppadew is embarking on a brand new taste adventure with the launch of very new and very unique sundried raisin tomatoes.

Iconic condiments’ producer So!Go has created a new ’Grind range of exotic spices drawn from the four corners of the globe - encompassing the flavours of Thailand, the Greek Isles, India, Spain, China and North Africa.

I&J launches new convenience eats: Chicken Bangers and Ostrich Burgers.

New in the I&J fish freezer are I&J Fish Bakes, a cost-effective wholesome family product; and I&J Fish 'n Crisps, claimed as a cutting-edge new product that adds a new dimension to the fish finger category.

Denny has launched a range of two meal portion packs of its Cook-In sauces, a concept that aims to deliver quality and convenience in just the right amount.

The new Werda To Go range aims to put several topical and consumer-friendly adjectives behind lunch time: convenient, healthy, value for money, economical and tasty.

Willow Creek Olive Estate has released three new infused olive oils. The flavoursome trio – Lemon, Basil and Parmesan – are produced on the estate in the Nuy Valley, with their award-winning, cold-extracted extra virgin olive oil as a base, delicately infused with natural flavourants.

October 2008

COMBINING a dash of chilli with a sweet and spicy taste, Purple Peppa is the latest Steers sauce variant and will hit the shelves in October.

Famous Brands Food Services, a division of Famous Brands, boasts a number of retail products with Steers sauces, dressings and marinades forming a large portion of this retail offering.

Marketing executive of Food Services, André Piehl explains that there is a trend among modern consumers to experiment with new and different tastes: 'Purple Peppa addresses both the consumer need and does the job of adding new life into its range of sauces and the sauce category. With the ever changing consumer palate and adherence to trends, Purple Peppa combines habanero chilli peppers, and red bell peppers for an intense sweet flavour with a hint of warm chilli, no burn. Combine the new taste sensation with the unique colour and I believe we have a recipe that every South African, young and old, will love.'

September 2008

BOKOMO has launched a new-look range of high fibre cereals - Bokomo Right Start. With the five variants in the range each focusing on a different wellness need, consumers will now find a breakfast cereal that fits each of their lifestyle and health requirements.

The Bokomo Right Start Range consists of the following variants, each with their own functional benefit:

• Bokomo Right Start Oat Flakes – for heart

The soluble fibre found in oats, beta-glucan, may assist in maintaining heart health as research suggests that 3g of beta-glucan a day, as part of a low cholesterol and low saturated fat diet, may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Bokomo Right Start Oat Flakes are also a source of Calcium, that helps maintain a regular heart beat, and are approved as part of The Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa eating plan. Available in a 400g pack.

• Bokomo Right Start Multigrain Flakes – for figure

Bokomo Right Start Multigrain Flakes are low in fat and enriched with B-vitamins and calcium that are essential for healthy muscle growth and energy production. The added Magnesium and Vitamin D, in conjunction with Calcium help maintain good bone health. Available in 400g and 550g packs.

• Bokomo Right Start Bran Flakes and Raisin Bran Flakes – for vitality

Bokomo Right Start Bran Flakes contain added vitamins, minerals and fibre for your vitality and overall wellness. Vitamin C, E and Selenium all have anti-oxidant properties, helping to protect your body against free radicals and potentially harmful environmental substances that can lead to heart disease and cancer. These high-fibre flakes are also rich in Vitamin B, which gives you renewed energy and aids digestion. Right Start Bran Flakes are available in 300g, 500g, 750g and 1kg packs and Right Start Raisin Bran Flakes in a 350g pack.

• Bokomo Right Start Fibre Plus – for digestion

Bokomo Right Start Fibre Plus is high in fibre, helping our bodies to maintain a healthy digestive tract and preventing problems such as constipation. They are also approved as part of The Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa eating plan. Available in a 375g pack.

In a first for the South African sugar sector, SPAR has launched a brilliantly convenient Elopak alternative to clumsy packets and messy spills.

(July 2008)
Lifestyle Brands, incorporating Seemann’s finest quality meats, together with Daniel Chapat, the creator of the famous Piemans Pantry recipes, has developed a range of gourmet pies with 'the emphasis on good old-fashioned values just like Mom used to make them'.

    One of the secrets is the removal of all trans-fatty acids from the entire pie, while another is insistence on only the best ingredients, including real dairy cream and cheese, says the company. Variants include Portuguese Trinchado Beef Pie, Madagascan Pepper Steak Pie, Moroccan Chicken Pie, and French Chicken Pie.

    All are based on a homemade Cornish pasty appearance, wrapped in premium French-style butter pastry and with an uncooked weight of 200g. Each box comes with colour coded and bar-coded packets.