BrandMapp, a massive annual survey of more than 33 000 South Africans living in households with a R10 000+ monthly household income has drilled down into our recent opinions and habits during the alcohol-stressed pandemic times.
Adding to an array of innovative technologies seeking ways for sugar reduction in juices, here is news of a fermentation solution.
The Western Cape High Court has dismissed an application by the wine producers' organisation, Vinpro, challenging national liquor 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.
Alcohol-free beer will be widely available on tap in UK pubs next year - here's why....
The Institute of Packaging SA’s Gold Pack Awards are the annual showcase for the local packaging industry – here are the 2021 beverage winners.
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.
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.
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.
Synercore scientists have developed a unique winemaking adjunct that will be surely be a boon for local producers: more effective, less costly wine stabilisation.
European brewer Heineken will buy SA’s largest alcohol producer, Distell, for R180 a share, the company announced today.
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....
GOODMIND is partnering with vida e caffè, SA’s largest coffee retail chain, to launch the country’s first Functional Mushroom Cappuccino!
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.
Energy drinks bucked the beverage category trend to record sales growth in 2020, reports BMi Research.
For the past month or so, apple juice products produced in South Africa are being recalled due to unacceptable levels of patulin, a mould which can cause nausea, gastrointestinal disturbances and vomiting.
With the surging fashion trend to long acrylic nails, especially among younger women, Distell has come up with an apt packaging change to boost sales of its Bernini brand.
Whole Foods Market global buyers and experts have unveiled their top 10 anticipated food trends for 2022 in the retailer’s seventh-annual Trends predictions.
PURA Kids is the latest offering from this fast-track local brand - a range of natural flavour-infused, non-carbonated, lower-sugar drinks that will please health-conscious parents.
Cocoa and choc ingredients giant, Barry Callebaut, has launched a new better-for-you drink mixture made of 100% cacao fruit — which is positioned as the “first nutraceutical fruit drink”.