12 Jan Better Juice seals first deal to bring sugar-reduced fruit juice to market
Israeli foodtech start-up, Better Juice, reports it has sealed its first commercial deal to bring reduced-sugar juices one step closer to supermarket beverage aisles.
12 Jan Six Covid-driven alcohol industry trends that will stick
The Covid pandemic has reshaped alcohol industry trends in South Africa; in consumer purchase behaviours, rituals and attitudes. Natasha Maharaj, marketing director for Distell, shares her insights.
11 Jan A fresh new approach to beer marketing
The times they are a-changin' ... SA trend/innovation futurist, Jonathan Cherry, looks at some beer marketing shifts.
13 Dec Just Drinks Excellence Awards 2021 – winners announced!
The Just Drinks Excellence Awards celebrate the greatest achievements and innovations in the industry - and you can access this report FREE from this excellent but subscription-only global drinks website.
13 Dec Demand for energy drinks boosts Nampak back to profitability
Value for money prompts shift from soft drinks...
12 Dec Gin more popular than beer for SA’s middle classes
BrandMapp, a massive annual survey of more than 33 000 South Africans living in households with a R10Â 000+ monthly household income has drilled down into our recent opinions and habits during the alcohol-stressed pandemic times.Â
11 Dec Another innovative way to sugar reduction for juices
Adding to an array of innovative technologies seeking ways for sugar reduction in juices, here is news of a fermentation solution.
08 Dec Alcohol bans were necessary, court rules in Vinpro case
The Western Cape High Court has dismissed an application by the wine producers' organisation, Vinpro, challenging national liquor bans.
03 Dec Beer industry in new court challenge on alcohol bans
The Beer Association of South Africa (BASA) has launched a High Court review of previous alcohol bans by government - to have them declared irrational, invalid and set aside.
29 Nov Heineken 0.0 draught launches in the UK
Alcohol-free beer will be widely available on tap in UK pubs next year - here's why....
29 Nov Gold Pack Awards 2021 – all the beverage winners
The Institute of Packaging SA’s Gold Pack Awards are the annual showcase for the local packaging industry – here are the 2021 beverage winners.
28 Nov Global glass company Ardagh to acquire Consol for R10.1bn
Global glass and metal packaging supplier Ardagh Group intends to acquire 100% of the ordinary shares of South African glass manufacturer Consol Holdings for R10.1-billion.
27 Nov Unilever divests large chunk of its tea business
Unilever is selling its developed markets tea business for €4.5bn, more than a year after the company launched a strategic review of the unit.
27 Nov BOS Brands adds zip to leaf tea range
BOS Brands has launched a range of Flavoured Teas that pack a powerful rooibos punch, with added organic ingredients to provide an array of flavours.
18 Nov Diamonds are a girl’s best friend…unless they’re in your wine
Synercore scientists have developed a unique winemaking adjunct that will be surely be a boon for local producers: more effective, less costly wine stabilisation.
15 Nov Heineken-Distell deal stitched up!
European brewer Heineken will buy SA’s largest alcohol producer, Distell, for R180 a share, the company announced today.
15 Nov Old favourite Chateau Lib gets all boxed up
Chateau Libertas is a well-loved, trusted and enduring SA wine brand, nudging 90. Now there’s a new side to the smooth, supple and juicy Cabernet-based wine....
14 Nov Functional mushroom coffee for popular SA chain
GOODMIND is partnering with vida e caffè, SA’s largest coffee retail chain, to launch the country’s first Functional Mushroom Cappuccino!
03 Nov Coke buys makes it’s biggest buy ever
Coca-Cola Co is buying full control of BodyArmor for $5.6-billion in a cash deal that values the sports-drink brand at about $8-billion, amping up a rivalry with Gatorade.
25 Oct Energy drink trends: thriving in SA’s Covid times
Energy drinks bucked the beverage category trend to record sales growth in 2020, reports BMi Research.