15 Jul Are milk alternatives healthier than cow’s milk?
This is a question posed, and answered by Cape Town dairy company, Oakland Dairy, that's naturally keen to refute the health halo/hype around plant/nut-based milks.
14 Jul BOS Brands launches BOSpresso with Rainforest Alliance Certification
BOS Brands, the makers of organic rooibos-based products, has launched BOSpresso, a smooth, full-bodied organic rooibos espresso.
13 Jul US: Coca-Cola Zero Sugar gets a revamp
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar is rolling out with a new recipe and packaging in the US, with the product promising ‘an even more iconic Coke taste’.
01 Jul Vinpro urgent interdict application postponed
Vinpro’s urgent interdict application against the current liquor ban, due to be heard today, has been postponed.
27 Jun The taste of fine spirits – without the alcohol
Global flavour powerhouse, Symrise, has applied its expertise to new solutions for the no-low trend - this time for ever-popular brown spirits.
25 Jun Interesting microdrink concept from Austria
News of this product popped up on reading that the Austria-based drink startup, Waterdrop, is making a debut in the US. The company sells "microdrinks" — hydrating compact sugar-free cubes that dissolve in water.
17 Jun Ronaldo snub sees Coca-Cola market value fall by $4bn
Soccer super-star Cristiano Ronaldo's removal of two Coca-Cola bottles at a Euro 2020 news conference this week coincided with a $4bn drop in the market value of the American drink giant.
16 Jun Rooibos tea joins Champagne on EU protection list
In a significant development for the sector, the European Commission has approved the registration of the designation 'Rooibos'/'Red Bush' in its register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications.
14 Jun Disrupting the maas sector
Developed by some clever local and Italian food scientists – here’s news of Yangumasi, a brilliant solution to several African food issues: the easy preservation of milk, reduction of food waste and adding cost savings and convenience to a highly nutritious and affordable food/drink.
30 May How we’re drinking water wrong, according to SA’s only water sommelier
One of the biggest misconceptions about water is that it is just water, but there are ways to consume it that help accentuate its taste, Candice Jansen, South Africa's only certified sommelier, says.
30 May Surprise! Not… illegal booze flourishes in SA
The illegal alcohol trade has grown dramatically in the past year - even overtaking the legal wine and cider trade in SA, according to research by Euromonitor.
28 May Nestlé’s new pea-based ‘not milk’ alternative
Nestlé in Europe has launched Wunda, a new pea-based beverage that is 'epic in everything' that you would otherwise use milk for.
25 May Tiger Brands’ R100m VC fund launches in June
Here's what to know about Tiger Brands' new venture capital fund of R100m aimed at assisting entrepreneurs who are either directly or indirectly linked to the food and beverages sector.
21 May More takes on the Heineken-Distell waltz
Only months after cancelling investment in SA, the world’s second-largest brewer, Heineken, is in talks to buy SA drinks producer Distell, its main cider competitor and the country’s largest non-brewing player.
19 May Deal brewing between Heineken and Distell
After years of speculation of a possible deal between the world’s second largest beer group Heineken and SA’s leading wine and spirits maker Distell, is hatching.
05 May Space-aged wine expects to sell for small fortune
A bottle of French wine that orbited the Earth for more than a year has been put up for sale by Christie's - with an exorbitant price tag!
05 May Reversing T2 diabetes with Dr Sarah Hallberg
Reversing T2 diabetes starts with ignoring the dietary guidelines.... Dr Sarah Hallberg provides compelling evidence that the solution is simpler than you might think.
30 Apr Nootropics: the future of functional drinks
Nootropics is a term derived from ancient Greek which describes substances or supplements which improve cognitive function, such as caffeine or L-Theanine. Some insights from Mintel....
29 Apr Frustration as Vinpro court case is postponed
Vinpro's court case against South Africa’s national government - contesting specific aspects of the liquor bans - has been postponed to August 2021.
22 Apr Afriplex launches new functional vegan milks
Paarl-based Afriplex, supplier of innovative functional ingredients, has taken a step into the alternative dairy space, offering clients multiple possibilities for novel NPD.