South Africa’s alcoholic-beverage makers are pushing the government to allow smaller bars to convert into drink-collection points when a nationwide ban on sales is lifted next week.
The South African Breweries (SAB) has appealed to government to consider allowing for sufficient alcohol sales channels, as well as reasonable trading hours, as a precaution against people gathering in mass to purchase supplies.
Over a couple of empty glasses, South African wine drinkers have spilled their wine consumption habits during lockdown. Some insights from a new consumer study....
The ban on alcohol sales has lubricated online orders by thirsty customers waiting for the green light and the end of the two-month prohibition.
Much has been made of alcohol-based hand sanitisers in the era of COVID-19 - but they come with serious skin and other risks. In fact, all authorities stress they should only be applied in the absence of soap and water. Now, a very clever team of South Africans have come up with a new solution....
You can't keep NOMU down, even in the midst of a pandemic! Warming up to winter, the Cape Town company has yielded to "years of pleas from NOMU hot chocolate fans" and added a new item to its existing range of premium hot chocolate options.
Hand sanitizers are a key product and topic of interest during the COVID-19 outbreak, and subsequent lockdown, in South Africa and all over the world. This article by Hahn & Hahn Attorneys uncovers efficacy and legal technicalities around local hand-sanitizing products.
For many, alcohol-free beer or spirits is a redundant concept - they just don't taste or feel right. Does CBD have the potential to remedy this issue for consumers?
A New York-based technology, Air Co, company is reducing carbon in a different way — by capturing carbon dioxide from the air and transforming it into useful products.
Taverns and shebeens have dropped threatened court action for now. Here is an extract from a brilliant article in Daily Maverick, on "Prohibition lockdown goes rogue".... [The rank collective stupidity of the ANC and some of its advisors beggars belief as SA heads to economic suicide. Ed]
Researchers working for French industrial development company, Carbios, have created a bacterial enzyme process that can break down plastic bottles for recycling in only a couple of hours, according to The Guardian.
In this time of COVID-19 lockdown and uncertainty, don't let bottled water myths add to anxiety, advises the South African National Bottled Water Association (SANBWA).
Leading food safety consultancy, Entecom, has compiled a COVID-19 support pack to help you with the development of a mitigation plan for your company.
Winemakers in South Africa are gearing up for an “exceptional” 2020 vintage, despite the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Leading SA drinks group Distell plans to consolidate its “core wine brands” and sell some of its “ultra-premium assets”.
Cold-brew coffee may be a hot trend, but not a lot is known about how this process alters the drink's chemical characteristics. US scientists have been researching their variances...
There's no keeping talented entrepreneurs down! The team who created Frankie’s Olde Style Soda are now gin makers extraordinaire - and recently won a global award after but a short time in the game.
Some countries have banned alcohol, others say liquor shops are essential services, and one top official even suggested a tipple after another long day trapped at home can be a necessary restorative. [Billions of others likely agree too! Ed]
As a global leader in taste and nutrition, Kerry Ingredients looks to discover and translate taste trends, and this year has released the 2020 Kerry Taste Charts for South Africa, including local beverage flavour trends. [A fabulous resource! Ed]
Hi, and welcome to this week's newsletter!
A few stories really grabbed my attention for this week... the first being Burger King's daring and risky US ad strategy promoting its now clean-label Whoppers. Check it out for yourself - contrarian with amazing photography and, of course, we can rely on Nando's to add a cheeky riposte!
Second, the news that Nestlé has sucessfully found a way to mitigate human cat allergies - via a ton of R&D and culminating in a new cat food. Really remarkable!
Third, I came across some fascinating research into the microbiome of Mongolians, a tribe who turn the lactose-intolerace theory on its head, and how this may add to the tome of work being done to get a fuller understanding of the trillions of friends/foes in our guts.
Enjoy this week's read!