Category Archives: Sustainable Food

Empowerment Project Sees Nederburg Grow Its Own Lunch 

Posted on 17 November 2022 by Candice Jansen

Distell has embarked on an eco-friendly, water recyclable aquaponics project to grow a variety of vegetables and also farm fish, at its Nederburg Winery in Paarl. As a hub-and-spoke venture, it is geared towards building skills, empowering local entrepreneurs, and … Continue reading →

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Growing South Africa – Innovative Learnership Programme Graduation

Posted on 6 December 2021 by Candice Jansen

Many people and communities run food garden projects as a means to provide food security, but eight select candidates from across the Cape Metro had the opportunity to participate in a specially designed graduate programme to take their garden projects … Continue reading →

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The Spier Food Garden workshop is back!

Posted on 17 November 2021 by Candice Jansen

Immerse yourself in the productive garden with Megan McCarthy as your guide. Learn how to mimic nature’s way of building soil fertility – it’s easier than you think and so good for your garden. See exactly how to make and … Continue reading →

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Explore Spier’s Serene Food Garden – And Harvest Your Own Bounty Of Seasonal Produce

Posted on 7 October 2021 by Candice Jansen

Over the last 18 months, an old horse paddock at Spier Wine Farm has been transformed into a thriving food garden. The roughly one-hectare garden’s bounty includes fruits, herbs, salad greens and vegetables — all cultivated using eco-friendly and regenerative … Continue reading →

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Spier Food Garden 2021 Winter Workshops

Posted on 24 August 2021 by Candice Jansen

Spier Wine Farm is hosting a series of interactive Spier Food Garden workshops, designed to help you get started growing good food at home. Three Saturday workshops will be held once a month from August through October 2021.

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WWF-SA Backs New Sustainability Award in Wine and Food Tourism

Posted on 3 March 2020 by Candice Jansen

If tourism in South Africa is to raise its contribution to GDP, expand economic opportunity and accelerate inclusive growth, it will have to tackle the issue of sustainability head-on, says Margi Biggs, convenor of the annual Wine & Food Tourism … Continue reading →

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Smarter Seafood Choices with SASSI

Posted on 20 August 2015 by Ken Nelson

South African people love seafood, it is part of our heritage and contributes to the livelihoods of many. Over the years, seafood in South Africa has also become ultra-trendy as it is deemed the healthier choice, is high in omegas … Continue reading →

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Do you know what’s in season?

Posted on 16 September 2014 by Jade Ollis

It’s spring time and there is an abundance of local fresh produce available! There are loads of benefits of buying in season, rather than importing foreign or artificially growing out of season produce.

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The Spier Secret Festival – Embracing Ethical Food and Wine

Posted on 16 July 2013 by Catherine

What’s the big deal with Chenin Blanc you ask? Heading to Spier on October 26th for the annual Secret Festival will reveal the answer.The Star of the day will be the Chenin Blanc Association’s Expo, which will provide the opportunity … Continue reading →

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The Origin of Coffee – From Plantation to Mug

Posted on 26 June 2013 by Catherine

Each time you sit back in your chair, with a nice hot cup of coffee, you are consuming one of the most power-laden commodities in the world. You are also sipping a product which has come on an incredible journey … Continue reading →

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