For the people taking part in FoodForward SA’s Food Gardens Connect Programme, the gardens are becoming much more than places to grow vegetables. They are providing access to food, creating opportunities to work and learn, and giving participants a greater
Food loss and waste is more than a food security issue. It is also a climate issue. Globally, reducing food loss and waste has the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions while improving food security. When food ends up
How Quality Surplus Food is Safely Recovered and Redistributed When food is described as “waste”, it does not necessarily mean it is no longer safe or suitable to eat. Every day, quality edible food is removed from the commercial food
Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow. World Food Day, observed on 16 October, is a reminder that the way we produce, distribute, consume and manage food today will shape the food system of tomorrow. Building a sustainable food system is not the
FoodForward SA received the gold award for the Circular Economy Waste Innovation category at the Eco-Logic Awards held on 5 October at the iconic Two Oceans Aquarium at the V&A Waterfront. Recognised as South Africa’s surplus food recovery pioneer, FoodForward
I have just returned from the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali, Rwanda – the 20th anniversary of a gathering that began as a small agricultural conference and has grown into the continent’s most important annual meeting point for policymakers,
Creating lasting change takes more than a one-off contribution. It takes consistency, shared purpose, and a commitment to strengthening communities over time. Capital PropFund, also known as Fortress Real Estate Investments, exemplifies this approach. Through its sponsorship of 32 Beneficiary
On 26 September, we join the global community in observing World Environmental Health Day under the theme “Standing with Science to Protect Communities.” The theme highlights the importance of evidence based action in creating healthier, safer, and more resilient communities.
Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of South Africa’s most serious public health challenges, driven by high infection rates, poverty, overcrowding, and its close link to HIV. While treatment is available, many patients struggle to complete the lengthy recovery process because they
