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As we face a growing epidemic around heart disease, diabetes and stroke and other non-communicable diseases in South Africa researchers and scientists have converged in Cape Town to find new health research solutions.

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Omnia Fertilizer, a division of the Omnia Group, today announced that it will start a process to evaluate the possible mothballing of its phosphoric acid plant located outside of Rustenburg. The aim is to complete the evaluation by 30 April 2010 which will include engagement with key stakeholders and communities.

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Protea Chemicals, a division of the Omnia Group based in South Africa and Nalco, the world’s leading water treatment and process improvement company based in Illinois, USA, today announced the formation of a joint venture, Nalco Africa, that will provide an extensive range of water and process treatment services to the African market.

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31 August & 01 September 2010

CSIR International Convention Centre – Pretoria

Every second year, the CSIR dedicates two days at its Science: real and relevant conference to share its research progress, breakthroughs, and impact in an open forum. In 2010, the conference will be shaped around the areas in which the CSIR believes it is equipped to fulfil its mandate – which states that the organisation should improve the quality of  life of South Africans through industrial and scientific development. These research impact areas are health, energy, defence and security, natural environment, built environment and industry.

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Thousands of food manufacturers worldwide stand to benefit from a newly published document in the ISO 22000 series designed to prevent and control food safety hazards.

ISO technical specification ISO/TS 22002-1:2009, Prerequisite programmes on food safety – Part 1: Food manufacturing, sets out requirements for prerequisite programmes needed to realize safe products and provide food that is safe for human consumption. It is intended to be used in conjunction with, and to support, ISO 22000:2005 which gives requirements for a food safety management system.

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Pioneer Food Group and its bread business are doing itself no favours by continuing its battle with the Competition Tribunal over bread price fixing.

On Wednesday the Tribunal announced that it was imposing a fine of R195m on the food group which comprised R46 019 954 which is 9.5% of the turnover for the bread business in the Western Cape and another R149 698 660 which is 10% of the total Pioneer Food Group revenue.

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South Africa’s leading online resource for the food, pharmaceutical, chemical and cosmetic manufacturing industries has undergone a face-lift.

Check out the new site at www.manufacturinghub.co.za.

The new offering is more interactive, driven by better technology, includes subscriber-only content and in a nutshell is a better tool for interacting with professionals in South Africa.

If you would like to submit news to the editorial team please e-mail newsdesk@rival.co.za and for sales enquiries please e-mail sales@rival.co.za or contact Marc Ashton on 082-561-1585

This new campaign from Simba – Lekker Flavour – seems like quite a novel way for food manufacturers to engage their consumers.

For those who have not followed the campaign, it involves chip manufacturer Simba asking their audience to come up with their own unique flavour for a new range of chips. The ”inventor” of the new product will not only get some media attention but will also end up 1% of all future sales which must be quite exciting.

Has anybody tried it out and made a “Lekker Flavour” submission? Care to share what you suggested?

Earlier today my wife found this Energade Champs product on the shelves at a local convenience store and it actually looks like quite a nice product.

Previously we have only let the kids use Energade when they have been at a sports event or where they are likely to burn it off quite quickly but this looks quite handy from a health perspective.

It’s nicely packaged and easy to distinguish between mainstream Energade products and the Champs range and it largely looks healthy for them to consume.

I looked for a bit of a write up on the product and found the following from their communications company:

Energade Champs, the first ever low GI sports drink, has been launched in South Africa. The first of its kind, Energade Champs promotes a healthy lifestyle for active sportsmen and women as well as their children. Available in four great tasting flavours, including Pineapple, Apple, Naartjie and Berry, it replenishes, refreshes and rehydrates. Energade Champs’ special formulation makes is perfect for sports enthusiasts, health fanatics and active kids.

A low GI beverage, Energade Champs contains fewer kilojoules than carbonated soft drinks, fruit juices and regular cordials. Energade Champs contains slow release carbohydrates, which gives it a glycaemic index of 30, which is very low. The low GI keeps blood sugar levels even and will not cause spiking, so you won’t experience an energy high followed by a horrible low. With Energade Champs energy levels are sustained. What does this mean for the sportsman and woman? Enjoying Energade Champs, South Africa’s first low GI beverage, before exercising prevents hypoglycemia (or low sugar). This is due to the proven fact that low GI carbohydrates are digested slowly, providing sustained energy. Energade Champs also helps in conserving muscle glycogen (a form of stored glucose) as fat stores are used first. Energade Champs is ideal for the marathon runner, the endurance sports fanatic as well as the golfer, kick-boxing pro, cyclist and everyone else who enjoys a good dose of activity.

Energade Champs has a GI of 30, which puts it in the low GI category. Glycaemic Index is measured according to the rate of digestion and absorption of a food or beverage. The quicker it is absorbed, the higher the GI. When it comes to sports and exercise, where the maintenance of sustained energy levels are required, the lower the GI the better.

What’s more Energade Champs has fewer kilojoules per 100ml and a lower Glycaemic Index than fruit juice. This means that you don’t have to worry about it adding unwanted centimetres to your waistline. With Energade Champs, energy is sustained for longer and lifestyle diseases, such as obesity, are prevented.

Energy Champs can be enjoyed by the whole family as it contains natural colourants and flavourants and none of the additives that may lead to hyperactivity in children. With Energade Champs everyone can lead a healthy lifestyle and take pleasure from the benefits of a low GI sports drink.

Energade Champs comes in four great flavours:
- Naartjie
- Pineapple
- Apple
- Berry

Energade Champs is available at retailers and convenience stores countrywide

 

Our client requires an experienced Vaccine Production Manager to ensure that the manufacturing of vaccines (API’s, Formulation, Filling and Packaging) are established at the defined volumes and quality level (TBI, MCC and WHO) and also by ensuring undisrupted, punctual and safe operation of staff and processes in GMP compliant production facilities.

Requirements: •

10 years post-graduate experience in vaccine / biotech industry or equivalent • Production management in cGMP environment • Experience in Vaccine API, Formulation & Filling and Packaging production as well • Informed in the applicable technologies • QA & regulatory compliance knowledge, i.e. MCC and WHO • Knowledge of business, planning and logistics processes • Pharmacy, life, or and natural science formal qualification desired • Sound technical ability and hands on approach: experience, knowledge and certification

Main Responsibilities:
Production: • Ensure the production of vaccines in time, and planned quantities according to the established specifications and criteria • Ensure the effective production material and utility usage • Development and implementation of SOP’s and maintenance of production procedures • Ensure maintenance of production facilities and equipment are in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations
Technologies: Make technological input to: • production processes, techniques and methods (equipment) • Facility requirements and quality requirements • Logistics processes & test methods, GMP, documentation, etc

Department Management: • Engage with, manage, mentor, coach and lead the staff • Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the department • Carry out responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws
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To apply please email your CV to Michelle at: michelle@i-resourcing.co.za
Queries: 021 6895180

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