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Agriculture and food sciences

Niel van Heerden Appointed to Institute of Food Technologists Board (2026–2027)

Stellenbosch University MSc Food Science student Niel van Heerden has been appointed as a Member at Large on the 2026–2027 Board of Directors of the Institute...

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Agriculture and food sciences

The Future of Food Talent - Braai and Panel Discussion

On 5 March 2026, the SU Food Science Association hosted a Braai & Panel Discussion: The Future of Food Talent, an evening that brought together industry insight...

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Agriculture and food sciences

Honorary Award from Grain SA for Prof Marena Manley

Prof Marena Manley, from the Department of Food Science, recently received an Honorary Award from Grian SA at their annual Congress held at NAMPO Park from 11...

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Media release

Study reveals potentially harmful flavourings in foods for South African babies

Many packaged foods for babies and young children sold in South Africa contain flavourings that could harm their eating habits and health. Flavourings in these...

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Opinion and features

World Food Day: Promote indigenous foods to address food insecurity, malnutrition

World Food Day is celebrated annually on 16 October. In opinion pieces for the media, experts at Stellenbosch University highlight the importance of...

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