From kelp skincare to foraged cocktails: Cape Town gets a glimpse of the future at The Good Life Show

From kelp skincare to foraged cocktails: Cape Town gets a glimpse of the future at The Good Life Show

What do kelp-powered skincare, foraged cocktails, plant-based African cuisine, functional wellness products, and beauty innovations inspired by nature have in common? They were among the discoveries drawing thousands of visitors to this year’s Good Life Show, offering a powerful glimpse of how African innovation is reshaping the future of conscious living.

Consumers came for the experience. The world came looking for African innovation

Consumers came for the experience. The world came looking for African innovation

Thousands of conscious consumers, food lovers, wellness enthusiasts and entrepreneurs joined international buyers from across Africa, Europe, the Middle East and North America at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 29 – 31 May as The Good Life Show once again demonstrated why Africa’s wellness, food and sustainable living sectors are attracting growing global attention.

Good Life Show serves up wellness for visitors and global growth for regional brands

Good Life Show serves up wellness for visitors and global growth for regional brands

Thousands of local and international wellness enthusiasts, as well as tier-one buyers from around the world, will converge in Cape Town and Johannesburg for the sixth Good Life Show, South Africa’s annual conscious living showcase that features ‘better-for-you’-centred cooking, masterclasses, and next-generation wellness innovation while connecting African producers with major global distributors.

Sweet potato dumplings with Marula Nut and Wild Garlic savoury crumble

Sweet potato dumplings with Marula Nut and Wild Garlic savoury crumble

Chef Greg Henderson took Bettina Campolucci Bordi’s ‘Non-Meatballz’ to the next level at the Good Life Show. By wrapping the black bean base in sweet potato dough and steaming them like traditional dombolo, he fused global plant-based trends with local heritage. Infused with foraged marula nuts and cassava, it was a masterclass in indigenous, earth-conscious eating.