23 Feb THC drinks are the next big thing?
As cannabis becomes more mainstream and legal, the ways in which it can be consumed will only become more varied. One of the latest trends is THC-infused beverages.
20 Feb Ful spirulina-based beverage: a soda to save the planet
The emergence of startups in algae-based foods is driving innovation and fueling spirulina market growth. Here's news of an interesting beverage development...
18 Feb Distell shareholders approve Heineken takeover, even as Ninety One sounds alarm
Ninety One opposed the deal on behalf of its investors. Bruce Whitfield interviewed company investment specialist Rob Forsyth.
17 Feb Castle Lite refreshes its secondary packaging
Africa’s biggest premium beer brand, Castle Lite, has hit the refresh button in 2022 with a new look shrink and tray design across all its packs.
10 Feb Yes! Propak Africa 2022 is happening – soon!
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09 Feb Further refinement of non-dairy milks
In the US, Danone brand Silk has introduced Nextmilk to appeal to dairy consumers who still prefer the taste of cow’s milk over plant-based alternatives.Â
09 Feb Bavaria launches two new 0.0% beers in SA
Swinkels Family Brewers, Dutch owners of the Bavaria Beer brand have launched two new products, Bavaria 0.0% Beer and Bavaria 0.0% IPA, to South African shelves.
09 Feb New Heineken SA marketing director
Heineken South Africa has appointed a new marketing director, Sharon Keith, who will now caretake such brands as Heineken, Windhoek, Amstel, Strongbow and Soweto Gold.
08 Feb PepsiCo’s new category-blurring energy drink
PepsiCo’s getting very energised over energy drinks, with news of Rockstar Unplugged's debut, ‘a new kind of energy drink which focuses less on providing a big hit of energy and more focus on enhancing good vibes’.
17 Jan Monster Beverage enters alcohol market with craft beer
The rumours that have swirled around Monster Beverage the last few years that it wanted to get into the alcohol-beverage market have finally been put to rest and in a big way.
16 Jan Synthetic alcohol promises to make drinking safer?
Startups around the world are making beverages that promise to make you feel tipsy using the magic of plant extracts, not alcohol.
16 Jan Top global alcohol beverage trends in 2022
Specialist research firm, IWSR, analyses the key drivers that will shape the global alcohol beverage landscape in 2022.
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.