After a good night out you may not be surprised when you wake up feeling rough the next morning. But what may surprise you is if your friends aren’t feeling the same way.
The Coca-Cola Company has appointed Luisa Ortega as president of its Africa operating unit, overseeing markets across the continent.
Plastic straws have become the poster child of waste, and most alternatives have their own issues. Now, a start-up ia crowdfunding an intriguing solution that fights the plastic straw boogeyman and keeps drinks cool at the same time – the Ice Straw.
Many consumers want the mental focus of caffeine without the jitters, prompting a wave of product development such as “half caffeine” ground coffee or ready-to-drink (RTD) cold brew blended with relaxing botanicals.
The trends that have previously shaped the global beverage alcohol marketplace will be transformed over the next five years as the world emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic and into a period of growing economic instability.
‘Be wary of fly-by-night bottled water brands’ is the main take out from an article published last week on Business Insider SA. The South African National Bottled Water Association has put out this response...
Introducing BUBBLe iT, a new way to make DIY carbonated water, that was launched in France this year and which won the Start Up Award at SIAL 2022, the famous food expo, in October.
Nuy Wynkelder has added a new wine to their Mastery series at the request of Nuy wine enthusiasts. Not only is this Nuy's first rosé ever, but the wine also has the unusual name "Piekfyn."
Firmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company, has delcared its 2023 Flavour of the Year, dragon fruit, celebrating consumers’ desire for exciting new ingredients and bold, adventurous flavour creation.
Paarl-based Afriplex is positioning to be a catalyst for foodbev innovation; a mover and shaker in helping producers realise their ambitions in leveraging today's key trends.
With scientific research suggesting that no amount of alcohol is technically good for you, hard-drinking baby boomers are giving way to more sober millennials and Gen Z consumers who temper alcohol consumption in the name of wellness.
The South African National Bottled Water Association (SANBWA) has compiled a fact sheet outlining the drawbacks of the packaging solutions being presented as alternatives to PET bottles.
With concerns of waste and recyclability swirling around uber popular Nespresso pods and coffee, Nestlé’ has announced it will pilot home-compostable coffee capsules on the Nespresso Original system in France and Switzerland next year.
The Gold Pack Awards are regarded as the "Packaging Oscars" in South Africa, recognising excellence in local design, execution and functionality. Check out the beverage winners here...
Barista-style coffee made in the comfort of home is a trend that's on an ever-upward trajectory. Latest to join the party is JDE's Jacobs, with its Jacobs Barista Edition capsules now available in SA.
Here's a fascinating tale of a fight between a massive corporation and a teenager who just wanted his plane....
Following a review of a total of 590 wines in its various Prescient reports over the course of 2022, Wine Magazine has found Wildeberg to be the most successful.
South African Rooibos brand, BOS, plans to shake up the carbonated drinks category with its new range of sparkling iced teas...
Diageo is expanding its Gordons portfolio in South Africa in time for summer, thanks to the introduction of new Gordon’s Pink Berry flavour and Sunset Orange flavour.
A significant majority of participants who recently undertook the international Pepsi MAX Taste Challenge in four major metros preferred the taste of Pepsi MAX.