Red Meat

At the moment our health is top of mind. By practising stringent measures - regular hand washing, social distancing and wearing of masks - we’re all hoping to remain robust and strong in the face of the current pandemic. But in addition to these practices, we also need to take care of our immune systems and part of that includes being mindful of what we eat and making nutritious choices. 

One of the wisest choices you can make is to include more protein in your diet because this can help you ward off other ailments that might suppress your immune system. 

As leading suppliers of wholesale meat South Africa, N1 know how important it is to always stay current with industry trends which is why every January we look at what leading experts see trending for the next 12 months. Last week we looked at Whole Foods and their Top 10 predictions, and this week we turn to Food & Wine who asked celebrated chefs and industry experts for their predictions – of the 22, here are our Top 10:

Another festive season is upon us, and as we are wont to do at the end of every year, we look back at all the articles that went up in 2019 and we snuffle out our five favourite foodie knowledge nuggets.

1. Berry Berry Good for You – The Benefits of Superfood Berries

We’re a nation that loves meat and quite honestly, what’s not to love. We’re said to consume around 2.9 million tons of poultry, beef and pork per annum. So yes, it’s fair to say we’re meat lovers. But have you ever wondered what the main difference is between red and white meat and why we’re encouraged to eat more of one than the other?

You’re not alone in your musings.

The Cleaver Awards is an initiative of the South African Red Meat Industry Forum. Conceived in 2005, its aim is to acknowledge butcheries which meet consumer expectations around in-store hygiene, quality of meat, level of competence in offering meal preparation advice, and perceived value for money.

South African meat wholesalers are only as good as the bodies that regulate the industry. The Red Meat Industry Forum (RMIF) of South Africa is such a body, consisting of 12 different organisations and associations all active in the red meat industry. Officially constituted in 1997, its policy decisions ensure a well-run trade that all players, including meat wholesalers South Africa, can benefit from.