The South African Government has under the Department of Science and Technology commissioned a Nano-Satellite under its Operation Phakisa Blue Economy programme due to be launched into space from India in July 2018. See our blog post, “The Oceans Economy” for more details on Operation Phakisa. The News24 article, SA readies latest ocean-watching satellite for launch, goes […]
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Apr
Apr
In South Africa, there is a huge ‘order-in’ or ‘eating-out’ culture. This is great for aspiring restauranteurs and small businesses! However, when it comes to fast food and being healthy; sometimes the two seem to butt heads. Eating Healthy The first part of eating healthily is making changes habitual. One can easily have a healthy […]
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Mar
Mar
Some promising news out of Mzansi – as per article on Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.co.za/2017/12/07/joburgs-building-rooftops-are-being-turned-into-really-cool-farms_a_23299826/?utm_hp_ref=za-homepage Sustainable Farming and Innovation “Johannesburg’s 1921 Chamber of Mines building has become more then just an iconic architectural monument – it’s roof is now the first agricultural playground for a pilot project to access the feasibility of growing herbs and vegetables […]
Tariff Increase for sugary drinks As per our blog on 8 May 2017 http://humboldt.global/the-rising-awareness-of-health-foods/ The rising global awareness and ever-increasing consumer awareness on the overall health aspects of food, has led to a welcome change in regulatory requirements on sugar in South African drinks. With the introduction and acceptance of the “sugary drinks tax” we […]
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Jan
Jan
Climate Change and Its Effect On Our Oceans According to WWF article, marine problems from climate change: “The marine environment is already registering the impacts of climate change. The current increase in global temperature of 0.7°C since pre-industrial times is disrupting life in the oceans, from the tropics to the poles” (http://wwf.panda.org/about_our_earth/blue_planet/problems/climate_change/). Marine species affected […]
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Jan
Jan
The new year brings in new challenges and triumphs, so why not aim to be a healthier you. By maintaining a healthy lifestyle, you not only find it easier to face your challenges but you also turn them into triumphs. We at Humboldt have come up with 5 ways you can maintain a healthy lifestyle […]
When most of us think of Christmas we immediately picture snow cladded streets with everyone snuggled up inside around the fire, sipping on eggnog. This, however, is not the case in South Africa. With Christmas in South Africa being celebrated at the beginning of Summer many people opt to be outside sipping on a cold […]
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Dec
Dec
It has been shown that coconut oil increases absorption of calcium and magnesium, speeds up the weight loss process and can even help fight depression and anxiety. Coconut Oil Composition Most of the fats that we consume must first be broken down before they can be absorbed by the body. The fatty acids found in […]
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Nov
Nov
In recent years, the outbreak of avian influenza (AI), locally known as “bird flu” has crippled the South African poultry industry where more than 300 000 birds were forced to be culled due to the rapid spread of the virus. This pandemic has left a huge gap between the supply and demand for chicken as […]
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Nov
Nov
The ultimate goal of sustainable agriculture is to meet society’s food and textile needs without compromising future generations ability to meet their societal needs. Numerous countries, companies and individuals are looking at innovative ways of how they are going to ensure that there are sustainable ways to farm in agriculture. Pioneering Agriculture The Netherlands have […]