Lake International

10/09/2026

Functional gummies aren't a niche anymore — they're the format consumers actually want. So we engineered the gelatin to match.

SiMoGel™ is our starch-less gummy solution, built to eliminate the cross-contamination risk and 24-hour setting time of conventional mold production. With SiMoGel™, gummies set in as little as 10–30 minutes, using easily cleanable silicone or metal molds instead of starch.

We took it further with Gummy Caps — the first center-filled soft gummies of their kind, delivering active ingredients in a liquid heart with no API-gelatin interaction. That means more accurate dosing and higher nutrient payloads: a single multi-vitamin Gummy Cap can deliver the full RDI of 10 vitamins, where a regular gummy would need three to get there.

Faster production. Safer dosing. Better consumer experience. That's innovation you can taste.

02/09/2026

Not all dairy powders are created equal and choosing the wrong one can affect everything from protein content and solubility to shelf life and cost.

Whether you are formulating a recombined dairy product, a bakery premix, a sports nutrition powder, or an infant formula, the choice between skim milk powder, whey protein concentrate, or lactose is a technical decision, not just a procurement one.

Swipe through our guide to the seven core dairy milk powders and proteins, what makes each one distinct, and where each one performs best.

Lake International supplies the full range. Talk to our team about the right specification for your application

28/08/2026

Sustainability in the food industry isn't a trend. For the African continent, it's an operational imperative and it starts with the ingredients in your supply chain.

At Lake International, we believe the most meaningful environmental commitments don't live in annual reports. They live in the daily decisions of how we source, supply, and partner.

The African food and beverage manufacturing sector sits at a critical juncture. Population growth, resource pressure, and rising consumer consciousness are converging, making responsible ingredient supply chains not just an ethical priority, but a commercial one.

Here's how we think about our responsibility:

Responsible Sourcing
We work with ingredient suppliers who align with internationally recognised sustainability standards, tracing the origins of key commodities and functional ingredients to minimise environmental and social impact upstream.

Supply Chain Efficiency
Reducing redundancy, optimising logistics, and consolidating ingredient supply reduces the carbon footprint associated with multi-supplier fragmentation, a challenge that's particularly acute across Africa's diverse geography.

Right-Sized Solutions
We help manufacturers formulate efficiently. Using the right ingredient at the right concentration means less waste, less energy-intensive over-processing, and better product performance.

Long-Term Partnership Over Transaction
Sustainability is built through lasting relationships. We're not here to move product. We're here to build food systems that work for this continent, today, and for the next generation.

The Earth doesn't need perfection. It needs industry partners willing to operate more thoughtfully. We are committed to being one of them.

26/08/2026

The Lake International team headed to the University of Pretoria's careers fair to connect with the next generation of food scientists, technologists, and industry talent.

Our stand gave students the chance to chat with our team about what it's really like to work in food and beverage ingredient manufacturing. From formulation and product development to the supply chain that gets ingredients from raw material to shelf.

It's always energising to meet students who are curious about where a career in food science, engineering, or commercial roles in this industry can take them. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat, ask questions, and share their career goals with us — we loved meeting you!

Interested in a career at Lake International? Keep an eye on our page for future opportunities and campus visits.

20/08/2026

Your sauce holds. Your dairy doesn't weep. Your frozen ready-meal comes out perfect after reheating.

None of that happens by accident. It happens because of what happens to a starch molecule when it's been precisely modified.

Swipe through to understand the molecular engineering that keeps your formulations stable, consistent, and performing under pressure.

Inside:
- Why native starch fails under heat, shear, and cold storage
- The 4 key structural modifications and what each one does
- How to match the right starch to your specific application and processing conditions
- Real-world formulation benefits across sauces, dairy, frozen meals, confectionery, and emulsions

Modified starch is one of the most versatile and underestimated functional ingredients in the food manufacturer's toolkit. Getting the selection right changes everything.

18/08/2026

Behind every reformulated recipe is a person who's spent years obsessing over the details.

Meet Victor, our Product Manager for Bakery and Meat Ingredients. With 13 years in food science, he lives by the principle of Kaizen — continuous, incremental improvement. For Victor, that means never settling for "good enough" when there's a better texture, a cleaner label, or a more efficient process to be found for our customers.

It's this mindset that turns complex ingredient science into practical, real-world solutions on the plant floor.

12/08/2026

Collagen peptides that go beyond joints and skin — Nextida® GC by Rousselot is a clinically studied collagen peptide composition designed for metabolic support.
Pre-meal supplementation has been shown to:

Increase GLP-1 secretion
Reduce post-meal glucose spikes
Improve insulin response
Slow gastric emptying

The result: multi-benefit support spanning satiety, weight management, glycaemic health, and mood — backed by clinical evidence.
Find out more: nextida.com

05/08/2026

The best commodity partner isn't just a supplier, they're a scientist who understands why your ingredients behave the way they do.

Meet Awonke Tini, our Product Manager: Commodities. From raw material sourcing and stock management to R&D troubleshooting on the factory floor, Awonke brings a rare combination of technical depth and commercial reliability to every customer relationship.

Because keeping your production line moving takes more than a catalogue. It takes expertise.

29/07/2026

Everyone is talking about collagen. Very few understand why it actually works or why most formulations get it wrong.

Swipe through to understand the molecular difference that separates a premium, high-performance collagen formulation from the rest and what that means for your product development.

In this carousel:
- Why native collagen has low bioavailability
- How enzymatic hydrolysis creates bioactive peptide sequences
- What Pro-Hyp peptides do at a cellular level
- The real formulation benefits: joint support, skin health, solubility, and sensory neutrality

For manufacturers developing functional beverages, supplements, beauty-from-within nutrition, or performance health formats, this is the science that supports meaningful on-pack claims.

28/07/2026

While we're sad to bid farewell to a valued colleague after many years of dedicated service, we're also incredibly proud to celebrate another employee reaching retirement while part of the Lake International family. It's a milestone that reflects the commitment, loyalty, and long-term careers we value so highly.

As one chapter closes, another begins, and we're excited to welcome a new team member to continue this important role.

We're hiring - Shipping Administrator based in Woodmead.
If you have experience in shipping, logistics administration, import/export coordination, and enjoy working in a dynamic, customer-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.
If you'd like to become part of our amazing Lake International family, please submit your CV as detailed in the Vacancy Advert below.

We look forward to welcoming the next person to our team!

While we're sad to bid farewell to a valued colleague after many years of dedicated service, we're also incredibly proud to celebrate another employee reaching retirement while part of the Lake International family. It's a milestone that reflects the commitment, loyalty, and long-term careers we val...