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.
24 Oct SA apple juice recalls and all about the risks of patulin
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.
24 Oct New Bernini packaging packs a feminine pull
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.
23 Oct Whole Foods lists its 2022 foodbev trends
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.
16 Oct PURA’s new range for kids
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.
16 Oct Big health punch in new nutraceutical cacaofruit drink
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”.
15 Oct Rooibos for treating allergies: putting it to clinical test
New SA research, with two clinical trials, is under way to see if rooibos is really viable as a means to treat allergies.
15 Oct More news on Coca-Cola’s Africa bottler heading to the JSE
Coca-Cola Co is seeking a value of €7bn euros ($8.1bn) for Coca-Cola Beverages Africa when it lists the bottler next year, according to media reports.
10 Oct Coca-Cola’s hard seltzer arrives in SA!
The arrival of Topo Chico Hard Seltzer in several markets has got the liquor world buzzing - and now Coca-Cola is hoping to do the same in South Africa.
27 Sep World Beverage Innovation Awards 2021
The UK's FoodBev Media once again hosted its annual World Beverage Innovation Awards which, despite the difficulties of the past 18 months, was full of amazing innovation and exciting new products and initiatives!
26 Sep Best of the best: Tim Atkin’s 2021 South Africa report
The Tim Atkin's Report 2021, an important bellwether for local wine producers who benchmark themselves against his ratings, is now available.
26 Sep You can now make your own Pepsi, 7UP and Miranda at home
Staying hydrated in the SA summer just got hyped with the launch of five new Pepsi flavours for Sodastream - all the great Pepsi taste; just add bubbles.