07 Dec Diageo to run global trial of Ecospirits’ refillable packaging
Spirits giant Diageo is planning a major trial for on-premise refillable packaging....
06 Dec Gold Pack Awards 2023
The Gold Pack Awards have been a symbol of excellence in South African packaging for over four decades - here is news of the 2023 beverage industry winners...
05 Dec Cool new way to add cannabis to beverages
Fizzy THC Dissolvable Beverage Tablets are the brainchild of Fizzy THC, a Minnesota-based startup producing dissolvable cannabis products.
04 Dec Getting closer to the causes of red wine headache
For centuries red wine has been thought to trigger headaches more than other drinks, and it has been unclear exactly why - some new research has come up with a new probability...
04 Dec Graham Beck celebrates four sparkling decades
Graham Beck is celebrating its 40th anniversary as a leading sparkling wine producer....
01 Dec SA wine under pressure – as elsewhere in the wine world
South Africa’s wine industry is facing a huge dilemma: despite its wines being better than ever, a global glut and local tastes for alternatives are resulting in declining volumes.Â
19 Nov The incredible rise of Celsius energy drink
For awhile, it was Red Bull that was synonymous with energy drinks. Then Monster Energy came along and turned into one of the best performing stocks of all time. And now there’s another company showing explosive growth along with a surging stock, and that’s Celsius Holdings.
18 Nov The secret of success behind Monster energy drinks
A quick note about two Wits students who haven’t got the recognition they deserve in SA.....
17 Nov Windhoek Beer unveils brand refresh with reconfigured pack and larger pack size
Windhoek Beer, a brand known for its unwavering commitment to authenticity and pure brewing tradition, has announced a brand refresh, celebrating the essence of being 100% real, as it's well-known payoff line goes.
15 Nov The 2023 NIQ breakthrough innovation awards – SA beverages
NIQ (fomerly Nielsen) has released its highly anticipated BASES Breakthrough Innovation Awards for 2023 - here are the beverage laureates....
15 Nov Demystifying wine choices
Pernod Ricard is targeting food lovers in the UK with new wine brand Greasy Fingers - an interesting take on making wine drinking more accessible.
14 Nov Duchess launches new wine-based RTD
Introducing Cape Spritz, the latest offering from the team behind the well-known non-alcoholic brand - The Duchess. Only this time, they’ve added a 5% kick.
12 Nov How is decaf coffee made? And is it really caffeine-free?
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world, and its high levels of caffeine are among the main reasons why. It’s a natural stimulant that provides an energy buzz, and we just can’t get enough.
01 Nov New tech: delivering coffee with a kick, minus the caffeine
For coffee drinkers who want the instant stimulation caffeine delivers but not the associated jitters, sleeplessness and anxiety, decaf doesn’t really hit the spot, says Dr Jeffrey Dietrich, founder of startup, Rarebird.
01 Nov Trends shaping the maturing RTD category
RTD category will hit US$40bn by 2027, driven by growth in cocktails/long drinks and premium products....
31 Oct Coca-Cola moves further into the alcohol space
Coca-Cola Co is partnering with Absolut vodka to introduce an RTD Sprite cocktail, with a rollout in several markets in 2024....
30 Oct Jungle Oats moves into beverages
Strategically meeting consumer demands for healthy snacking and convenience, Tiger Brands has launched a ready-to-drink (RTD) Jungle Oat Drink range, claimed as a first of its kind in the local market.
24 Oct Historic McConnell’s Irish Whiskey comes to SA
McConnell’s Irish Whiskey, a cherished Irish brand, is now on local shelves thanks to a new partnership between the Belfast Distillery Company and SA liquor and wine distributor, Firebrand Africa.
16 Oct Looking to create a functional beverage? Some ideas….
Functional beverage ingredients are very on-trend, driving massive innovation in drinks. Ingredients available can be used to improve or offer sleep, internal radiance, gut health and much more....
16 Oct The bubbly chemistry behind carbonated beverages
Many people love the refreshing effervescence of a soda, champagne, beer or sparkling water...but have you ever wondered how carbonation actually works?