South Africa’s kitchens are getting a whole lot smarter this week as Nestlé officially introduces GoodNes, a new digital platform that puts practical, everyday nutrition at your fingertips. Hosted at the Discovery Healthy Food Studio in Sandton, the launch event brought together home cooks, media, wellness enthusiasts, and Nestlé’s nutrition experts for a hands-on look at the platform built to help families and individuals eat well without fuss. Attendees whipped up delicious recipes like the Maggi Lazenby stir-fry, combining some of their favourite brands – including Maggi 2-Minute Noodles and Worcestershire Sauce, to name a few.
GoodNes brings together recipes, meal planning, and practical nutrition tips in one easy-to-use digital tool. It is designed to help people make better choices at home with simple, realistic solutions that fit into everyday life. The platform supports users with everything from planning dinner and lunchbox guidance to understanding food labels, making healthy eating feel more manageable.
“GoodNes is something Nestlé is proud to bring to market, as we set out to create a tool that feels like a helping hand in the kitchen,” said Anne-Marie De Beer, Nestlé South Africa’s Nutrition, Health & Wellness Manager. “GoodNes gives people the confidence to make better, informed food choices, while keeping mealtime balanced, delicious and nutritious. Backed by Nestlé’s expertise, this platform will help South African families make mealtimes easier and more enjoyable.”
Guests who attended the launch got a first look at how the platform works, with a guided walk-through and interactive culinary stations led by Nestlé’s food experts, showcasing how GoodNes can help elevate the eating experience in anyone’s home. The atmosphere was warm, collaborative and full of flavour, perfectly aligned with what GoodNes stands for. Head Chef for the day and much-loved food personality Neo Nontso (DinewithDineo) led the live cooking sessions, offering practical tips and delicious new takes on everyday meals.
“Anyone who knows me, knows that there is nothing I love more than being able to create healthy, wholesome meals that are easy to make and can be enjoyed by the entire family.,” said Nontso. “GoodNes makes it even easier to create these amazing meals because it takes away the guesswork and gives you recipes, tools, and guidance, which means you have more time to connect with loved ones over nutritious meals!”
Influencers, food lovers, and wellness creators added their voices to the mix, sharing highlights of the day with their communities using the hashtags #GoodNesKnows and #NestléGoodness.
Some of the creators who showed off their gastronomic skills – and shared their favourite healthy recipes – including, Karabo Didi, Nthabiseng Mathole and Robyn Leigh Mentor just to name a few.
We invite everyone to visit https://www.nestlegoodnes.com/esar and follow @NestleGoodnesESAR to explore the world of GoodNes. Try out some incredible recipes, learn about additional culinary tips and be a part of the amazing community.
