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REFRESHI BLOG
Stories, insights and food news.
From our kitchens, our partners, and our planet.
Meet Refreshi: Your New Favourite Way to Save Food & Money
South Africa's food rescue app is here — and it's changing the way people shop, eat, and think about surplus food every single day.
5 Things You Didn't Know About Food Waste in South Africa
South Africa wastes 10 million tonnes of food every year. Here are five facts about our food waste crisis that will change how you think about your next meal.
What's Actually Inside a Refreshi Surprise Bag?
First-timer nerves are real. We get it. Here's exactly what to expect inside your Surprise Bag — and why the surprise is always a good one.
How Cape Town Restaurants Are Cutting Waste and Earning More with Refreshi
Store owners across the Cape are discovering that surplus food isn't a problem — it's a revenue stream. Here's how they're doing it.
Best Before vs Use By: What Those Dates Actually Mean
Most South Africans throw away perfectly good food because of a label. Here's what those dates actually mean — and when it's safe to ignore them.
How to Save R1,000+ a Month on Food Without Compromising on Quality
With food inflation biting, here are the strategies that actually work — including one most South Africans haven't discovered yet.
Your Guide to Refreshi Surprise Bags in Johannesburg
Johannesburg is Refreshi's fastest-growing market. Here's everything you need to know about finding bags in Gauteng.
What Happens to Unsold Food at Your Favourite Restaurant?
Every evening, food businesses are left with surplus. Here's the truth about where it goes — and what Refreshi is changing.
5 Creative Ways to Use Your Refreshi Surprise Bag Haul
Not sure what to do with five sourdough rolls and a tub of hummus? Here are five approaches to making the most of any Surprise Bag.
ESG Made Simple: How Your Surplus Strategy Counts Toward Sustainability Reporting
If you're on Refreshi, you're already generating ESG data — with every single bag you sell. Here's how to use it.
Your Guide to Refreshi in Durban
Durban is one of SA's most exciting food cities — and Refreshi is growing fast in KZN. Here's your guide.
Why South Africa's Hospitality Industry Has a Food Waste Problem
Hotels generate the highest per-outlet bag volume of any category on Refreshi. Here's why — and what three SA hotels are doing about it.
How One Stellenbosch Startup Is Taking On SA's R60 Billion Food Waste Problem
On 10 March 2025, the first Refreshi Surprise Bag was sold in Stellenbosch. Here's what happened next.
The Carbon Footprint of Your Lunch — And One Simple Way to Reduce It
What you eat — and what gets wasted — may have a bigger climate impact than flying or driving. Here's the data.
Retail's next margin opportunity is hiding in plain sight
South African retailers fight to recover fractions of a percentage point in procurement costs, yet accept a complete loss on surplus food. Here's why that contradiction should be impossible to ignore.
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