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Stories from the food rescue frontline
Community news, sustainability deep-dives, partner stories and practical tips from the Daily Foodie team.
We just hit 7 000 food rescuers — here's what we learned
When we launched in a handful of Vaal Triangle streets with four partner stores, we hoped for a few hundred users. What happened next surprised everyone — including us.
Why food waste is South Africa's most underrated crisis
In a country where millions go hungry and millions more tonnes of food goes to landfill every year, the solution is hiding in plain sight. Here is our deep dive.
How Anna's Kitchen turned closing-time leftovers into a side revenue stream
Chef Anna had been throwing away R3 000 worth of food a week. Three months on the Daily Foodie platform later, that number is near zero — and she has gained 200 new regulars.
The best time to grab a Surprise Bag (and how to never miss one)
Surprise Bags sell out fast. We looked at our data to find the best collection windows, the stores most likely to have last-minute availability, and how to set yourself up for success.