Good Life Show

BabyYumYum’s managing editor, Rianette Leibowitz, joined thousands of visitors who attended the event and were given an exclusive opportunity to experience and engage in features such as:

• The ‘Woolworths Good Life Kitchen with PlantLove’ and the ‘Woolworths Masterclass with PlantLove’
• Join in informative talk sessions hosted by ‘SimplyBiz, powered by Nedbank’
• Cheer on participants in the SA Chefs ‘Plant-Based Chef of the Year Competition’
• Move their bodies in the ‘Made to Move Fitness Area’ and
• Discover, taste, test and purchase hundreds of high-quality plant-based, natural, organic, free-from and eco-friendly products.

Woolworths Foods Chief Product Development Officer, Marisa Munroe elaborated on the success of the Woolworths x Good Life Show partnership. “Visitors found the demonstrations by our developmental chefs most inspiring. Our Woolies chefs and product developers really value the engagements facilitated through a show like this, as they’re exposed to people who are conscious about making better food choices, while taking the planet and communities into consideration too. Being in touch with our customers’ evolving world of food, as well as their ever-shifting health and wellness needs, puts us in the best position to respond with inspiring solutions that are relevant and meet their requirements. As a retailer, we are aware of the role that we play and can continue to play in making good food easily accessible.”

“As a proud supporter of the small business economy, SimplyBiz, powered by Nedbank is always eager to collaborate with like-minded brands that are committed to unlocking growth opportunities for small businesses,” says Monique Chinnah, Senior Manager: Design and Development at Nedbank. “The Good Life Show provided us with an exciting platform to empower small businesses with critical business skills through a series of Small Business Talks as well as afford them with market access opportunities to showcase and sell their products to prospective customers and buyers. This is in line with our purpose to use our financial expertise to do good for businesses.”

Vanessa Jarvis Findlay, the Founder, Chef and Owner of NEKED Food said: “Participating in the Good Life Show was an absolute pleasure, and I thoroughly enjoyed myself throughout the event. The atmosphere was electric, the audience was engaging, and the energy was simply infectious. It was truly a joy to share my passion for cooking with such a receptive and enthusiastic crowd.”

Katlego Mlambo, Executive Sous Chef Four Seasons, The Westcliff and MasterChef South Africa Judge said: “Being part of the Good Life Show event this year was a great experience. Not only did I get the opportunity to demonstrate and prepare an amazing plant-based dish, but I also was able to interact and engage with the crowd. I have a passion for cooking, and to be able to share something which I have created with my own two hands is always a thrilling and inspiring experience.”

Rianette paused at The Local Farmer’s stand to learn more about the small, but mighty microgreens they offer and their self-sufficient solution for families who choose to grow their own seedlings. Microgreens don’t need much space to grow and can be harvested within two weeks of germination. The seedlings range from being vegetables, edible flowers, and even some fruit.

Watch the video to learn more.