Food News from around the World
DGB has been named The Ethical Award Winner at the 2025 The Drinks Business Green Awards for its Travelling Classrooms a DGB Charitable Trust initiative, announced on 2 December 2025 at Home House, London. This international accolade recognises the company’s deep commitment to uplifting the communities in which it works and setting a benchmark for…
As the sun dips behind the vineyards and the air cools just enough to linger a little longer outdoors, La Paris Bistro is inviting guests to settle in for dinner and make a night of it. From 19 December, the beloved Cape Winelands bistro opens its doors for dinner on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from…
There are coffees that wake you up… and then there are coffees that make you pause, smile, and take another sip just to be sure you tasted that correctly. Malawi Gold by Tribe Coffee comfortably falls into the second category. This limited-edition African beauty is a celebration of flavour, heritage, and pure indulgence. Grown in…
Every festive season brings the same challenge: finding a gift that feels thoughtful, exciting and genuinely useful. This year, Truth Coffee has quietly solved that problem with a Christmas gift idea that keeps delivering long after the wrapping paper is gone — a coffee subscription designed for people who take their morning brew seriously. Truth…
Summer has officially arrived in Franschhoek, and at La Petite Ferme, the season is being served beautifully on every plate. With vineyard views stretching across the valley and sunshine setting the pace for long, leisurely afternoons, the estate’s new summer menu feels perfectly timed — fresh, vibrant and designed to be shared. [full menu] The…
When the festive season rolls around, plans tend to fall into two categories: over-scheduled or wonderfully spontaneous. The Bike Forge in Tulbagh is firmly in the second camp, offering locals and holidaymakers an easygoing place to land between family lunches, road trips and scenic rides. This December, The Bike Forge keeps the doors open with…
South Africa’s most loved and trusted maize meal brand, White Star, proudly announces its much-anticipated return to KwaZulu-Natal with a vibrant and deeply meaningful campaign titled “Own Your Shine.” This initiative is more than just a brand relaunch; it is a heartfelt celebration of the rich culture, food traditions, and strong community spirit that define…
South African festive tables rarely look modest. Gammon shares space with potato bakes, trifle competes with malva pudding, and the snack table often opens before lunchtime. Celebration has a place in any diet, yet global guidance from bodies such as the World Health Organisation points out that many modern meals already depend heavily on salt,…
Durbanville Hills is leaning into the festive season with something equal parts playful and indulgent: a meringue and sparkling wine tasting that feels like a holiday treat designed for grown-ups. Set against the estate’s sweeping vineyard views, this trio-of-trios experience is all about embracing sweetness, effervescence, and the simple joy of pairing good bubbles with…
Benguela Cove Wine Estate invites families to set sail for an unforgettable adventure at South Africa’s most spectacular pirate-themed destination, featuring an 18-hole Pirate Adventure Golf course and expansive Splash Park. Located between Cape Town and Hermanus, Benguela Adventure combines interactive outdoor play with stunning coastal scenery, creating the perfect family day out. Children can…
Since opening its doors on 23 January 2025, the Cape’s Durbanville region has welcomed an exciting new eatery – Wilde Vy Bistro, situated on the historic Hooggelegen Farm, home of Signal Gun Wines. In just a few months, the restaurant has already become a favourite for locals and visitors seeking bold flavours, heartfelt hospitality, and…
The Good Life Show Africa has announced a strategic partnership with Ndarama Works to strengthen market access and promote deeper industry connections across Africa’s rapidly expanding sustainable food and wellness sectors, a market which in South Africa alone was valued at US$26.64 billion in 2024 and which is forecast to rise to US$42.01 billion by…
