A third of all African women are obese. Coloured, white, and Indian women follow closely, with around a quarter being obese. Overall, almost one third of South African women are obese. This is according to the latest South Africa Survey, published recently in Johannesburg by the South African Institute of Race Relations.

The rooibos industry is fighting to protect its intellectual property after a French company applied to register a number of trademarks incorporating the terms "South African Rooibos" and "Rooibos" last year.

Well, here we are with our new R146 Labelling and Advertising Regulations having been part of our lives since March 1, 2012. No, the sky has not fallen, but an awful lot of work has been done by a great many people and companies to ensure compliance and an awful lot of money has been spent as well. It certainly begs various questions: Was it all worth it? What is the practical impact? What happens next?

Nigel Sunley, one of SA's foremost labelling experts, gives his answers.

Holland's IMCD Group, a leading speciality chemicals and food ingredients company has acquired 100% of the shares of Chemimpo South Africa through its subsidiary IMCD South Africa.

Aquaculture has been one of the world's big food success stories over the past two decades, but one in which SA has played an insignificant role. If the department of trade & industry (DTI) has its way, this will change.

A new-look Rainbow Chicken is taking shape amid enthusiasm from investors who have boosted its share price by a third since November. Driving the change is Rainbow's R1-bn acquisition of Foodcorp and a R3,9-bn rights issue, setting the scene for more positive developments.

A Christian group that wants religious certification and signs on food packaging to be banned, faces an uphill battle against Muslims, Jews, Hindus and millions of members of Christian churches who are opposing the application in the Pretoria High Court.

Amarula has emerged as a favourite amongst the world's best bars located in many of the trendiest cities, from London to Paris, Milan, Moscow, New York, Singapore, Tokyo and Buenos Aires. An international survey, polling the top 100 go-to glamour drinks spots, has placed the 'Spirit of Africa' on the top ten list of the most popular and talked about liqueur brands.