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The Star
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Win tickets to a Masterclass at The Good Life Show
Top South African and international chefs, mixologists and food personalities will be taking to the stage when the Good Life Show comes to Cape Town in May. Aimed at anyone with an interest in food, health, wellness, the environment or more conscious living as well as trade professionals (retail and foodservice) looking for innovative high-quality products. The Good Life Show will feature thousands of high-quality and innovative food, drink and conscious living brands and products available in South Africa right now. Visitors can meet some big name local and international chefs and discover products and services in an entertaining, engaging and informative way. INTERNATIONAL CHEFS Bettina Campolucci Bordi - UK plant-centric and wellness chef Dr. Aris LaTham - Internationally acclaimed raw gourmet food pioneer Jameson Stocks – Renowned British Michelin-starred celebrity chef LOCAL CHEFS Abigail Donnelly - Food Director for Woolworths Taste Magazine and Creative Stylist for Woolworths Amerae Vercueil - Celebrated cookbook author, food stylist, chef, and nutritional coach Clement Pedro - Chef, Food Stylist and Presenter Emma Claire Peter – Culinary Innovator Greg Henderson - International award-winning wild and indigenous chef and WWF Ambassador Jenny Morris – The Giggling Gourmet Luke Lawrence Barry - Executive Chef at Mount Nelson, a Belmond Hotel Roxanne Read - Award-winning mixology maven & head trainer at the prestigious European Bartender School Ru Furusa – Chef, Food Blogger and Recipe Developer celebrating food diversity Siphiwe Sithole – Farming Pioneer and, indigenous African crops expert Surendra Kumar – Executive Chef at Taj Cape Town uMenzi Mbonami – Food Artist and expert in Permaculture and Indigenous African Cuisines WOOLWORTHS CHEFS Anita Van Wyk - Food & Nutrition Expert Lehanie Müller - Product Developer at Woolworths Mika Zorgman - Macrobiotics and Plant-based Nutrition Expert Monique Malan - Product Developer at Woolworths The Good Life Show Organiser, Heidi Warricker says: 'We are absolutely thrilled to have such a stellar line-up of chef talent on board. One of the biggest trends worldwide is wellness, sustainability and food awareness, and this is where the Good Life Show is bang on target. "People are becoming more aware of what they are consuming, where it comes from as well as the effects on the environment. Chefs are actively seeking to source higher quality, locally sourced, and often smaller producer ingredients. This trend is driven by a desire for fresh, flavourful and healthier food, support for local communities, and a growing emphasis on sustainability and ethically produced goods.' Complete the entry form below to stand a chance to win a double ticket to the Masterclass at the Cape Town edition of The Good Life Show at Cape Town International Convention Centre Friday, May 30, 2025, from 10:00 to 18:00 Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 10:00 to 18:00 Sunday, June 1, 2025, from 10:00 to 16:00
IOL News
28-05-2025
- Business
- IOL News
The Good Life Show 2025: Partners in sustainable practices
The Good Life Show is creating a better future with its partners. The Good Life Show has announced a stellar line-up of supporting partners committed to promoting sustainable practices, healthier, more conscious living, and small businesses. Now, in its 5th year, The Good Life Show is the leading event of its kind, highlighting food, beverages, and conscious living and the latest trends shaping our future. Adding even more dynamism to the show, these partners not only endorse the event's importance and relevance, but they also reflect how the plant-based, natural, and organic industries are fast-evolving. The Good Life Show supporting partners are: Organic agriculture and certification KIWA: A trusted global provider of certification, inspection, testing, training, and consultancy services. Through its comprehensive range of offerings, Kiwa ensures confidence in its customers' products, services, processes, management systems, and employees. SAOSO: South African Organic Sector Organisation: SAOSO is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting and developing the organic agriculture sector within the country. BDAASA: The Biodynamic Agricultural Association of Southern Africa promotes and supports farming and gardening using Biodynamic principles and practices to produce healthy food in harmony with nature. Food, hospitality and sustainability THE CHEFS' MANIFESTO: A chef-led project bringing together 1600+ chefs from over 95 countries, to explore how they can take actions to deliver a sustainable food system. The Action Plan is tied to the United Nations Sustainable Goals, containing practical actions chefs can take, through targeted advocacy, campaigns, content-sharing, story-telling and more, to drive action under eight thematic areas. FEDHASA: The Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa has been at the heart of Southern Africa's hospitality sector for over 70 years and, as the umbrella body for accommodation, conferencing, catering and food and beverage establishments, is committed to building a strong and sustainable industry for all. SA CHEFS' ASSOCIATION: A non-profit industry body, founded 50 years ago that represents the interests of chefs, cooks, and caterers at all levels, with a focus on skills development, the celebration of culinary professionals and transforming the industry. RASA: The Restaurant Association of South Africa has been serving restaurants for nearly 20 years and is an established voice that speaks on behalf of restaurateurs and promotes all that is best in practice, sustainability and upliftment for independent restaurants, eateries, and food establishments nationally. WASTE-ED: Waste-ED develops zero waste management (waste to resource) systems with schools, communities, businesses, events etc. Health & wellness and certification BEAUTY WITHOUT CRUELTY: Beauty Without Cruelty is an animal rights organisation that has been advocating for animal rights in South Africa for nearly 50 years. It highlights and opposes animal testing while promoting products that are manufactured humanely. DIABETES SOUTH AFRICA: Diabetes South Africa is a non-profit, public benefit organisation founded in 1969 committed to reducing the impact of Diabetes in South Africa, through awareness, advocacy, education and support. Our aim is to empower all those affected by diabetes to avoid serious health complications and live long healthy lives. HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF SOUTH AFRICA: The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa (HSFSA) plays a leading role in the fight against preventable heart disease and stroke, with the aim of seeing fewer people in South Africa suffer premature deaths and disabilities. PAN SOUTH AFRICA: Physicians Association for Nutrition: PAN South Africa collaborates intensely with national partners and has set up highly successful university groups to educate future health practitioners. This includes on-campus learning and activities to raise awareness and share health science, which is highly welcomed in South Africa and beyond. The leader of PAN South Africa, Dr. Nanine Wyma is also leading PAN's global transformation to increase global impact and networking. PLANT-BASED TREATY: The Plant Based Treaty is a grassroots global movement that puts food systems at the heart of combatting the climate crisis. The Treaty aims to halt the widespread degradation of critical ecosystems caused by animal agriculture and promote a shift to more healthy, sustainable plant-based diets. Ethical & religious food standards KCSA: Kosher Certified South Africa is a community supported initiative and as such has values that are based on integrity, transparency, commitment of service and accountability to the community whom they serve. KCSA takes pride in ensuring optimum levels of compliance to the halachic standards of kashrus. SANHA: The South African National Halaal Authority is an international, non-profit organisation certifying Halaal food and products in South Africa. HRC: The Halal Research Council is a global organisation focused on Halal certifications to meet the needs of food and nutrition agencies, as well as non-food agencies, particularly within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. Get ready for bags of fresh and fun-filled experiences at the 2025 Good Life Show. Whether you are sourcing delicious and exciting food and beverages, new wellness products, or discovering eco-friendly and conscious living ideas, The Good Life Show has something for everyone. There will be innovative products to try, chef demos, mixology sessions, hands-on Masterclasses, expert wellness advice, insightful industry talks and activities that will leave you feeling not only inspired, but motivated and empowered. Visit the most unique culinary, health, wellness, and sustainability event of the year. Tickets for The Good Life Show are available from Quicket at R175.
IOL News
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Dr. Aris LaTham: the father of gourmet ethical raw foods cuisine arrives in South Africa
Dr. Aris LaTham will be one of the many celebrity chefs at the Good Life Show this weekend Image: Supplied The culinary world is abuzz with excitement as the renowned Panamanian-born chef and health influencer, Dr. Aris LaTham, arrives in South Africa for his first-ever tour. Known as the "father of gourmet ethical raw foods cuisine in America", Dr. Aris is set to captivate attendees at The Good Life Show taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 30 May to 1 June, and later in Johannesburg from 1 to 3 August at the Kyalami International Convention Centre. At 77 years old, Dr. Aris embodies vitality and health, serving as a source of inspiration for over a million fans worldwide who seek a life rich in fresh, living foods. His guiding philosophy, "it is not the food in your life, but the life in your food that nourishes", resonates well with health enthusiasts eager to learn how to incorporate wholesome ingredients into their diets. Known for his innovative "sun-cooked" cuisine, Dr. Aris will showcase his culinary expertise through a series of demonstrations highlighting his signature sweet and savoury Paradise pies, alongside a menu bursting with refreshingly unique and surprising delights. Visitors can look forward to tantalising dishes such as the traditional curry plantain and a vibrant green life salad topped with creamy cashew cheese. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ As the founder of the Sunfired Culinary Institute and Sunfired Foods, Dr. Aris has dedicated his life to training aspiring chefs in the art of gourmet ethical raw food. His mastery in the craft draws from a personal library of over 15,000 books, where he has meticulously studied various culinary traditions. This dedication has led to the creation of his acclaimed Sunfired raw foods cuisine, which has received standing ovations at international food events, from Italy to India. During The Good Life Show, Dr. Aris will not only be a keynote speaker but also engage attendees in a Masterclass where they can learn his culinary secrets firsthand. In addition, he is set to team up with a renowned South African chef for an exciting collaborative demonstration. The event is designed to ignite curiosity and enthusiasm in visitors, encouraging them to explore the vast potential of fresh, plant-based ingredients. Attendees will also have the chance to visit Dr. Aris's eatery stand to savour his celebrated dishes, such as the 'Fun Burger' and 'Pizza Please', both of which provide a healthy twist on comfort food without sacrificing flavour or nutrition. Guests can purchase his products and engage directly with the culinary innovator himself, gaining insights into his philosophy around nourishing oneself through food. Excited about his first visit to South Africa, Dr. Aris expressed a keen interest in exploring the country's agricultural wealth and the plethora of ingredients and spices it offers. "I already feel an instant connection to South Africa's wellness scene," he noted, emphasising the importance of fresh, living foods in enhancing our vitality. "I hope to encourage more South African chefs to break the boundaries and explore the exciting world of raw cuisine."
IOL News
27-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- IOL News
Join Bettina Campolucci Bordi at The Good Life Show for a plant-based culinary experience
Join celebrated chef Bettina Campolucci Bordi at The Good Life Show in Cape Town. Image: Supplied The Good Life Show, now in its fifth year, is bringing together the best of food and beverage, wellness, and conscious living. Taking place from May 30 to June 1, 2025, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), one of the key highlights of this year's event will be the dynamic UK based Chef Bettina Campolucci Bordi. A celebrated plant-based chef and wellness advocate, Bettina will showcase her innovative, zero-waste, and sustainable approach to cooking. With roots in Denmark, Tanzania, and Sweden, Bettina brings a global flair to her plant-based dishes, blending bold spices from Africa, the simplicity of Scandinavian cuisine, and hearty Danish home-cooked meals. Her journey into plant-based cooking began as a personal health choice, and this then developed into a genuine passion for sustainability and reducing food waste. She has a massive international following, and at the Good Life Show in Cape Town, she will be sharing her passion for inspiring people to experiment with unique and diverse ingredients to create delicious dishes. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad Loading At the Good Life Show, Cape Town, Bettina will host cooking demonstrations, where she will share simple yet delicious plant-based recipes that highlight seasonal and locally sourced ingredients - expect colourful, and easy-to-make meals. Audience members will also get to taste and test her dishes after all her demos. Bettina says: 'I cannot wait to connect with like-minded individuals and share in the joy of plant-based cooking. I believe food should nourish both people and the planet - it is not about being perfect, but about making small, impactful choices. ' I look forward to challenging people to think differently about ingredients and discover new ways to make food both healthy and exciting. I am very happy to be part of the Good Life Show for 2025, because this is where I can inspire others to bring more plants into their kitchens and embrace a more sustainable, plant-powered lifestyle.' When asked some rapid-fire cookery questions, Bettina shared these gems: Are there any ingredients that you believe are stand-out flavours? Miso for umami, citrus for brightness, and fermented foods for that extra depth of flavour. These ingredients can completely transform a dish. Are there any hero foods that you couldn't live without? Lemons! They add freshness, balance flavours, and elevate almost any dish. Also, nuts and seeds for texture and richness. What's your favourite type of seasoning? A good-quality flaky sea salt enhances everything. I also love smoked paprika for warmth and depth. Bettina's involvement does not only take place in the kitchen. As a passionate advocate for the Chefs' Manifesto, a global initiative promoting sustainability and ethical food practices, Bettina will be highlighting the importance of conscious eating, reducing food waste, and supporting all natural food systems. She will demonstrate how small changes in our kitchens can lead to a big impact on our health and the planet. The Good Life Show is the perfect event for anyone interested in food, health, wellness, and conscious-living. Whether you are a food lover, or trade professional, this year's event will offer a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, discover innovative products, and engage in thought-provoking conversations around sustainable and conscious living. Take a look at some of the fantastic products featured at The Good Life Show: Be sure not to miss out! Remember to mark your calendars for the event happening this May in Cape Town! SHOW DATES 2025 Cape Town: May 30 to June 1 - Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) Johannesburg: August 1-3 - Kyalami International Convention Centre This highly anticipated event will once again celebrate the evolving plant-based, natural, and organic industries. With the wellness sector experiencing consistent global growth, the Good Life Show continues to support small businesses in these rapidly expanding markets. Notably, the plant-based market is expected to grow by an impressive $13 billion by 2026. TICKETS If you are involved in the Plant-based, Natural and Organic, Free-from, Health, Wellness, or Sustainable Living sectors, we invite you to join us at The Good Life Show or purchase tickets to attend through Quicket. See links below. 🔗 Apply now to exhibit: 🔗 Book Tickets | Cape Town: TheGoodLifeShow-CapeTown 🔗 Book Tickets | Joburg: TheGoodLifeShow-Joburg Partnered Content
IOL News
20-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- IOL News
The Good Life Show 2025, your guide to plant-based and organic living
The Good Life Show will feature thousands of high-quality and innovative food, drink and conscious living brands and products available in South Africa right now. Image: Supplied This highly anticipated event will once again celebrate the evolving plant-based, natural, and organic industries. With the wellness sector experiencing consistent global growth, the Good Life Show continues to support small businesses in these rapidly expanding markets. Notably, the plant-based market is expected to grow by an impressive $13 billion by 2026. Get ready for bags of fresh and fun-filled experiences at the 2025 Good Life Show Now in its 5th year, SA's best food, drink and conscious living event and largest event of its kind in Southern Africa is back with even more exciting high quality and innovative products, experiences and surprising content. Whether you are sourcing delicious and exciting food and beverages, new wellness products, or discovering eco-friendly and conscious living ideas, The Good Life Show has something for everyone. There will be innovative products to try, chef demos, mixology sessions, hands-on Masterclasses, expert wellness advice, insightful industry talks and activities that will leave you feeling not only inspired, but motivated and empowered. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad Loading The most unique culinary, health, wellness, and sustainability event of the year Visitors can meet some big name local and international chefs and discover products and services in an entertaining, engaging and informative way. Aimed at anyone with an interest in food, health, wellness, the environment or more conscious living as well as trade professionals (retail and foodservice) looking for innovative high-quality products, The Good Life Show will feature thousands of high-quality and innovative food, drink and conscious living brands and products available in South Africa right now. Remember to mark your calendars for the event happening this May in Cape Town! The Good Life Show Cape Town International Convention Centre Friday, May 30, 2025, from 10:00 to 18:00 Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 10:00 to 18:00 Sunday, June 1, 2025, from 10:00 to 16:00 Kyalami International Convention Centre Friday, August 1, 2025, from 10:00 to 18:00 Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 10:00 to 18:00 Sunday, August 3, 2025, from 10:00 to 16:00 Tickets are priced starting from R175 and are on sale from Quicket, links below: Cape Town and Joburg. Partnered Content Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel.
