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Volkanovski 'fighting for the title soon' despite Topuria uncertainty

Feb 5, 2025 | espn.co.uk | Sam Bruce |Brett Okamoto

Alexander Volkanovski has declared he will be "fighting for the title" soon, as speculation grows that UFC President Dana White could clear up the featherweight picture while in Sydney for UFC 312. While Volkanovski had hoped to be headlining UFC 312 in his home state, New South Wales, this weekend, Ilia Topuria's victory over Max Holloway in Abu Dhabi late last year put paid to any plans of that coming to fruition.
De rivales a amigos: Cómo Whittaker ayudó a Adesanya durante su entrenamiento

Jan 27, 2025 | espn.cl | Sam Bruce |Carlos Contreras Legaspi |Brett Okamoto

Adesanya elogió la energía y la experiencia que adquirió entrenando con su ex rival, a medida que el ex campeón de UFC intenta detener lo que ha sido el peor tramo de su carrera en las MMA. Israel Adesanya ha elogiado la energía y la experiencia que obtuvo al entrenar con su ex rival Robert Whittaker, mientras el neozelandés intenta detener lo que ha sido el peor lapso de su carrera en las artes marciales mixtas.
Schmidt creek? RA takes hit as Wallabies coaching call drags on

Jan 16, 2025 | espn.com.au | Sam Bruce

Rugby Australia [RA] could be left without two of its chief Wallabies coaching options should Joe Schmidt choose to walk away after this year's British & Irish Lions series, with both Dan McKellar and Les Kiss stating emphatically that they intended to see out their contracts with the Waratahs and Reds respectively. While both Schmidt and the governing body had hoped to have settled on a path forward by the new year, the Australian rugby community is still eagerly awaiting the Kiwi's decision.
2025 Pantone colour of the year

Jan 15, 2025 | foodstuffsa.co.za | Sam Bruce

2025 Pantone colour of the year Posted at 17:49h in Food Trends 2025 The Pantone color of the year 2025 is mocha mousse….
Cadbury loses royal warrant after 170 years

Jan 13, 2025 | foodstuffsa.co.za | Sam Bruce

Cadbury loses royal warrant after 170 years Posted at 16:32h in Top International Stuff Cadbury was granted its first royal warrant under Queen Victoria in 1854, but has been dropped from the list of royal warrants, as has another FMCG giant, Unilever.
Bisphenol A ban adopted by European Commission

Dec 19, 2024 | foodstuffsa.co.za | Sam Bruce

Bisphenol A ban adopted by European Commission Posted at 18:59h in Latest Packaging News, Top International Stuff The use of BPA in foodbev packaging is now outlawed in Europe…..
Packaging innovations seal the deal in SA’s bottled water market

Dec 5, 2024 | drinkstuff-sa.co.za | Sam Bruce

05 Dec 2024 Packaging innovations seal the deal in SA’s bottled water market Globally and locally, the bottled water market has seen significant innovation in packaging designs, driven by consumer preferences for convenience, sustainability, and enhanced functionality.…This shift is part of a broader trend, with demand for user-friendly packaging surging as health-conscious individuals prioritise hydration on-the-go.
Jordie Barrett gets 'royal treatment' upon Leinster arrival

Dec 4, 2024 | espn.co.uk | Sam Bruce

All Blacks star Jordie Barrett has been given the "royal treatment" upon arriving in Dublin as he prepares to start life at Irish club Leinster. Barrett signed a short-term deal with Leinster in April, and will play the rest of the season in the URC before returning to New Zealand. The 27-year-old has a connection with Ireland, having spent time in Oldcastle, County Meath when his family lived there in the early 2000s.
RFG’s Hinds Spices rings the changes

Dec 4, 2024 | foodstuffsa.co.za | Sam Bruce

04 Dec 2024 RFG’s Hinds Spices rings the changes Some bolstering of this popular brand likely to strengthen its position in the growing spices category…. Looking to build on Hinds Spices’ success in both the short and long-term, RFG is expanding the product range with a 200ml recyclable plastic bottle. This launch targets convenience, sustainability, and value for consumers, with innovative packaging designed to lock in freshness during storage.
Massive expansion of PepsiCo SA’s Isando chip factory

Dec 3, 2024 | foodstuffsa.co.za | Sam Bruce

Massive expansion of PepsiCo SA’s Isando chip factory Posted at 11:28h in Latest SA News PepsiCo SA has expanded its Isando factory with a new state-of-the-art potato chip production line with a R746-million capex….