31 Oct SA’s cult brand disrupting the energy drink aisle
Slayer Energy Drink declares war on dull..... it's sugar-free, too....
27 Oct SAB adds new option to its alc-free portfolio
SAB was the first to innovate in the non-alcohol beer category with the launch of Castle Free in 2017 in SA, followed by Corona Cero in 2024, and now here comes.....
26 Oct Coca-Cola bottler gears up for R44.5bn JSE debut in 2026
A Coca-Cola listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange is planned following the R59-billion bottling deal - veteran stockbroker David Shapiro weighs in....
25 Oct Bubble tea’s dark side: from lead contamination to kidney stones
Recent findings suggest this trendy drink may warrant closer scrutiny....
19 Oct How two entrepreneurs turned personal hardship into sweet, sugar-free success
Here's the great backstory to on-trend brand Gudgu, a sugar-free cordial beverage range that's been backed by Shoprite and is now stocked in 100+ stores across six provinces.
17 Oct SA legislates lower minimum alcohol level for spirits
Announced in early September 2025, the Dept of Agriculture has amended the regulations under the Liquor Product Act to reduce the minimum Alcohol by Volume (ABV) requirement for all spirits from 43% to 40%.
06 Oct What next for alcohol?
Where does the alcohol category go next to increase its appeal with the more intentional consumer?...
06 Oct Jacobs Introduces Dubai Chocolate Cappuccino
The Dubai Chocolate trend/fad has taken a leap into coffee....
04 Oct Ultra-carbonated sparkling water: Japan’s fizz trend moving global
The Japanese market has long been fertile ground for beverage experimentation. One of the most commercially interesting developments of the past 18–24 months is the rise of ultra-carbonated (or “extra-strong”) sparkling waters....
02 Oct Chivas Regal unveils whisky as never seen before
Chivas Regal has created Crystalgold, a whole new type of spirit, marking a bold departure from its heritage as a Scotch whisky house....
05 Sep Red Espresso goes green!
Matcha has moved from niche to mainstream, now one of the hottest players in the global tea and functional beverage scene.....
04 Sep Why Coca-Cola is offloading Britain’s beloved coffee chain
The British high street is witnessing another seismic shift as Coca-Cola prepares to sell Costa Coffee, the nation's largest coffee chain, in a deal that could value the business at just £2-billion....
03 Sep More Mimosas from Robertson Winery
Building on the great success of its original Mimosa Orange Sparkling Spritzer 750ml, its biggest launch to date, Robertson Winery has unveiled two new variants...
17 Aug Van Loveren dramatically ups its game
The many headwinds challenging the SA wine industry appear not to be a deterrent to Robertson Valley's Van Loveren wines - a significant wine player that's been on an expansive investment spree in some top SA wine names....
15 Aug What’s brewing in local cups?
SA research and data company, Eighty20, spills the tea on SA’s sipping habits....
15 Aug New functional coffees from Nespresso
A little more than a morning pick-me-up - Nespresso launches new range of functional coffee capsules in SA.....
14 Aug America’s changing drinking habits
Pour one out for the alcohol industry — only 54% of Americans say they imbibe alcoholic beverages, marking the lowest number in the 90 years of Gallup polling.
13 Aug US: Danone launches beverage to support consumers on weight-loss meds
Interesting to note the impact of GLP-1 drugs on foodbev innovation in the US market ...
13 Aug Douwe Egberts launches capsule range
Heritage coffee brand Douwe Egberts debuts its first SA capsule range, targeting the rapidly growing premium at-home coffee sector....
31 Jul SA’s PURA unveils new look
PURA drinks has undergone a major packaging redesign as it looks to heighten its global image and presence....