RC 260923Cape TalkPippa Hudson
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
A major consumer story dominated the episode: Pronutro is being discontinued after a failed reformulation, alongside powerful accounts of organ donation and warnings about AI in car sales.
- 14:15
PepsiCo is discontinuing Pronutro in South Africa after 64 years, saying it cannot recreate the original taste and texture following an unsuccessful reformulation.
- 14:43
Food scientist Nigel Sunley said the original roller-drying process remains technically possible, but PepsiCo underestimated brand loyalty and made serious commercial and technical mistakes.
- 13:17
Prudence Lowe described receiving a donor heart after her own function deteriorated to 15%; she waited three months, reached hospital within an hour, and is now six months post-transplant.
- 13:58
Car specialist Mike Peschut warned buyers against relying on AI for vehicle finance or listings, stressing that human advice is needed to assess personal circumstances and accountability.
- 14:46
Stockpiled original Pronutro is not considered dangerous after its best-before date, but its soya content can eventually cause stale or rancid flavours; the final old stock expires next month.