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From carbon emissions to packaging waste, the true price of Black Friday is seldom discussed. At Black Mamba, we are choosing a different path—a more mindful, sustainable way to celebrate this season. We call it Green Friday. What is Green Friday? It's our invitation to prioritise conscious choices over compulsive consumption, encouraging our community to pause, reflect, and make decisions that positively impact the planet. Whether you're in South Africa, the UK, the UAE, or anywhere else, Green Friday is about creating a ripple effect of sustainable practices and slowing down the shopping rush. The Environmental Impact of Black Friday...

Get ready for a taste of adventure! BLACK MAMBA is stoked to announce our new partnership with Outdoor Warehouse, one of South Africa's leading outdoor gear and apparel retailers. At BLACK MAMBA, we share a passion for the outdoors and the amazing experiences it offers. We also believe in respecting the environment we explore. That's why we see Outdoor Warehouse as a perfect partner – they promote the same adventurous spirit while encouraging responsible outdoor activities. Plus, outdoor adventurers deserve great food on their camping trips and picnics, and that's where BLACK MAMBA comes in!  We're excited to announce that...

BLACK MAMBA is proud to be part of the FAIRMADE collective at the 2024 Farm Shop & Deli Show, alongside other amazing food brands who are all making a difference. Sustainability is a major driver for us, and we're excited to be part of a movement that creates positive change. By now you probably know we're all about creating delicious, award-winning hot sauces, pesto, and chilli crunch using fresh, local ingredients from Eswatini. We're committed to supporting women-led production and regenerative farming practices, and making a positive impact on the communities we work with. This is why we are so...

The Black Mamba team is very proud to announce that our BLACK MAMBA Cayenne Chilli Sauce has been chosen to feature in Hot Sauce: A Fiery Guide to 101 of the World's Best Sauces by Neil Ridley & Dean Honer.   If you're a heat-seeker that prioritises flavour beyond the fire, this is the book for you. With absolute classics and a plethora of new and unusual sauces from nearly 50 countries, it's the ideal way to discover everything you need to know about hot sauces from around the globe. From moderately mouth-tingling sauces to absolute scorching sizzlers, this indispensable guide...

Plastic is a material that is inherently part of our lives. It doesn't necessarily need to be vilified because it can be very practical and useful in some cases. The issue with plastic these days is that it has become so intrinsic in everything we do that we don't necessarily realise the long-term effect it has on the planet.  Studies have shown that a single piece of plastic will remain on the planet for 500 years. This means your grandchildren will likely still encounter pieces of a plastic bag that you choose to use to carry groceries to your car....

Chilliheads around the globe have been having mini melt-downs due to the fact that the sriracha sauce with the green cap has been in short supply. Here's why.   The main culprit is supply chain issues, worsened by drought conditions in Mexico limiting chilli pepper availability. The producer also faced production limitations due to COVID, and although they resumed full-scale production in late 2022, supply hasn't fully recovered.  So that's the bad news. The GOOD news is that we have a very tasty alternative on offer. May we please introduce BLACK MAMBA Cayenne Chilli Sauce. Made with organically grown cayenne chillies...