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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.

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Community·June 2026·5 min read

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.

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Sustainability· 8 min

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.

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Partner Stories· 6 min

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.

Tips· 4 min

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.