In this newsletter, we read more about recent long-service awards that were handed out to several deserving employees at Rooibos Limited last month.

We also find out how Rooibos tea can help to keep houseplants healthy during the winter season in parts of the world, such as Europe.

If you want to maintain a healthy gut this festive season, you can also learn more about how Rooibos may be able to help you achieve just that amid all the holiday festivities.

All this and more below! 

From cocktail parties and Christmas feasts to New Year's Eve festivities, the end-of-year holidays are synonymous with social gatherings and delicious (but often rich and indulgent) food and alcoholic excesses which can become a challenge for the digestive system. 

Researchers claim that herbal drinks, like Rooibos, which is indigenous to South Africa and derived from the leaves of the Aspalathus linearis plant, may prove useful in alleviating discomfort from overeating.

Dr Hanel Sadie-Van Gijsen, a senior researcher at the Centre for Cardiometabolic Research in Africa, (CARMA) within the Division of Medical Physiology at Stellenbosch University, says recent studies have demonstrated that Rooibos can improve various aspects of gut health and digestion while alleviating inflammation and discomfort.  

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As a company, we are honoured to work with a dedicated team of individuals who have been with Rooibos Limited for a number of years. In November, we awarded long-service awards to several team members. 

10 years

Marijke Ehlers – Client Liaison & Sales Support Officer
Trevor Johnson – Operator (Processing)

15 years

Jannie Cilliers – Head of Maintenance

20 years

Petrus Fortuin – Supervisor: Processing

25 years

Johan Brand – Technical Manager

We're thankful for every person’s contribution to our success.

Stellenbosch University (SU) researchers made their mark at the recent inaugural African Biotrade Festival in Johannesburg. Dr Rhoda Malgas and Kyle le Roux were two of the three presenters awarded an all-expenses-paid trip to any academic conference of their choice, anywhere in the world.

The African Biotrade Festival was a unique opportunity for researchers to address a diverse selection of stakeholders across the value chains of indigenous species such as Baobab, Marula, Sceletium, Buchu, Rooibos and Honeybush. It was held in conjunction with the Organic and Natural Products Expo Africa 2023 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, and hosted by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, and the Department of Trade and Industry.

Malgas' presentation, titled “Why the only economy for Rooibos and Honeybush is green", was based on her recent PhD research, which focuses on sustainability in the Rooibos and Honeybush sectors. She received her PhD degree in 2022. She is a lecturer in the Department of Conservation Ecology and Entomology in the Faculty of AgriSciences.

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Many parts of the world are currently getting ready for a cold winter season. During this time, it is notoriously difficult to ensure that one’s plants remain healthy and thriving.

A new article focused on explaining how Rooibos can be used to keep plants healthy during the winter season has started doing the rounds. According to the experts interviewed in the article, caffeine-free teas like Rooibos contain tannins that toughen plant cell walls, making them more resilient in the cold.

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