by Dr. Marli Botha The best and fruitful thought to mark International Fruit Day originated from the will to create a worldwide festival day for people of any culture, nation, mentality, religion and way of life. The first International Fruit Day took place July 1st 2007 at the Mauerpark in Berlin where boundaries had fallen 1989. Fruitcakes...
by Dr. Marli Botha Pineapple is no longer a rarity on our table. In Thailand, a festival dedicated to this beloved fruit is held every year. The name of this holiday is "Pineapple Festival". Every year on June 2nd, falls the pineapple festival of Thailand. The people of Thailand have been celebrating the pineapple festival for decades...
by Dr. Marli Botha The traditional first fruit ritual is an annual harvest celebration; first fruit ceremony is held when the new season’s crops ripen in December or early January. The First Fruits festival of the Nguni peoples in Southern Africa are a type of sacrificial ceremony of giving the first fruits in a harvest to God...
by Dr. Marli Botha Food is an important part of any celebration in all countries of the world, regardless of culture or religion. Here are some traditional celebrations from around the world that include fruit and vegetables: In many Jewish communities, there are additional traditional foods eaten, each symbolizing a wish for the coming year. Many eat...
by Dr. Marli Botha Many of the most significant fruits in world mythology, such as the apple, have different meanings to different cultures. Sometimes the same fruit can represent different things in different myths within the same culture. Apples are brimming with symbolic meanings and mythic associations. In China they represent peace, and apple blossoms are a...
by Dr. Marli Botha A child today would probably be disappointed by the goodies found in the Christmas stockings of the past. Some of the best present-day stocking stuffers may be considered an electronic or game, but in the past, stocking stuffers were more like candies, nuts, and fresh oranges, all of which were considered to...
by Dr. Marli Botha We have already seen an increase in non-alcoholic wines, spirits and beers hit the market, and this trend was further enhanced by numerous alcohol bans over the past two years. While some people are cutting back entirely, others are switching to beverages that taste like their favourite tipples, but without the alcohol....
by Dr. Marli Botha Fruit juice refers to a non-fermented beverage which is obtained by mechanically squeezing or macerating fruits. Different types of fruit juice offer varied health benefits. The refreshing taste and longer shelf-life of fruit juice, makes it one of the most favourite beverages across the globe. The consumption of soft drinks, such as flavoured...
by Dr. Marli Botha When it comes to buying food and beverages, consumers are paying increasingly more attention to their health. Foods and ingredients related to a strong immune system continue to be in high demand. To understand which health and wellness benefits are most important to consumers right now, Mintel surveyed consumers about their functional food...
by Dr. Marli Botha Having survived all the lockdowns, consumers are eager to break out of their limitations and have new experiences - both virtually and in the real world. Taste experiences for beverages and juices is about taking the consumer on an adventure triggered by sensory, visual and tactile experiences… Unusual, spicy or exotic flavour combinations...
