In continuation of our FoodNext.Africa coverage, I introduce you to Gourmet Grubb, a forward-thinking Cape Town startup making ice-cream from insect milk, while educating consumers about insects as an eco-friendly, sustainable food source.
Also in food, Megan Blake explains how large amounts of food gets wasted during the manufacturing process, while Eugene Yiga chats to Vanessa Jacobs about her business Sow Delicious, which makes it easy for people to grow healthy, organic produce at home.
In the fashion world, Chanel has acquired Orlebar Brown, a British men's swimwear brand, for an undisclosed sum. And divisive footwear brand Crocs is experiencing a comeback, on high fashion's international catwalks no less.
In other top news, Clicks CEO David Kneale has stepped down, and will be succeeded by Vikesh Ramsunder with effect from 1 January 2019. And Smart Media's Cecil Ungerer shares insights on the evolution of the in-store journey.
Finally, I bring you the latest exciting food and beverage releases in #FreshOnTheShelf, and share details on the new range of home appliances that Hisense has rolled out in SA.
Until next week, enjoy!
Lauren Hartzenberg
Retail Editor: Bizcommunity.com
