14 Jul Clover’s controversial blue milk bottle campaign
Social media has been abuzz, and much of it less than complimentary, over a new marketing campaign by Clover for its fresh milk. Here's the fabulous Jonathan Cherry's savvy take on this....
13 Jul Evian’s 100% recycled plastic bottle with no label
Evian's new no-label bottle, which has the brand name engraved onto the recycled plastic, is part of the brand's effort to become fully circular by 2025.
13 Jul Africa’s first canned water?
Chill Beverages International, the producer of Fitch & Leeds and Score Energy, has officially launched Day water, said to be the first commercial canned water brand in Africa.
13 Jul 2020’s top packaging trend: successfully communicating sustainability
Successfully communicating sustainability credentials to consumers is key to developments in food and drinks packaging - and adjudged by Innova Market Insights as its top packaging trend in 2020. Innova’s consumer research indicates that consumer expectations around sustainability are higher than ever, pushing companies to prioritise...
06 Jul Covid-19 response and adaptation: What Polyoak’s been doing
The Polyoak Group, a major packaging supplier to the foodbev sectors, reports on its 'new normal' and other extraordinary activities in the Covid-19 era.
29 Jun SA milk alternative shines at International Dairy Awards
South African innovation, Lifematrix Desert Milk, has won the 2020 World Dairy Innovation Award for Best Functional Dairy product.
27 Jun More wine-in-cans hit SA shelves
Perdeberg Wines in Paarl has launched a 250ml format of its popular easy-drinking and fruit-driven Soft Smooth Range (SSR) red in an attention-grabbing, zebra-print can.
27 Jun Introducing Nestlé Cremora liquid creamer
To complement South Africa’s much-loved powdered Cremora coffee creamer, Nestlé SA has expanded the brand into the liquid non-dairy creamer category.
24 Jun Tetra Pak’s new low-energy processing line for beverages
Foodbev processing and packaging giant, Tetra Pak, has introduced a new low-energy processing line for juice, nectar and still drink (JNSD) applications.
23 Jun PepsiCo unveils office-based SodaStream Professional
PepsiCo-owned SodaStream is expanding into the out-of-home sector, and has unveiled SodaStream Professional – a smart dispenser offering customisable beverages and hydration tracking.
17 Jun Functional rooibos shots from Bos
Just at a time when health has moved to priority No 1, Bos Brands, the makers of the successful Bos Ice Tea brand, have launched a range of functional rooibos-based shots.
15 Jun Hard seltzer, America’s hottest beverage, comes to SA!
It likely couldn’t have happened at a worse time, but cheers to the first hard seltzer – a massive hit in the US – on SA shelves, the work of two enthusiastic entrepreneurs who aren’t deterred by corona challenges. Here’s the Savage Sparkles story…
11 Jun Free, fully accredited online training for hospitality workers
The Rémy Cointreau Group has partnered with Flow Hospitality Training, a leading online learning and development provider, to offer accredited training to hospitality workers at no cost.
26 May Calls for bars to become drink-collection points when alcohol ban lifts
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.
25 May SAB proposes solutions for booze sales during Level 3
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.
25 May How have South African wine consumers survived lockdown?
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....
22 May SA online alcohol sales skyrocket
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.
13 May Cape entrepreneurs launch new hand and air sanitiser – natural, safe and deadly to pathogens
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....
12 May More yummy choc innovation from NoMU
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.
29 Apr Alcohol-based hand sanitizers: are South African regulations sufficient?
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.