21 Oct Glenlivet innovates with alcohol-infused capsules
The Glenlivet has re-imagined the experience of enjoying their product by creating alcohol-infused capsules made from seaweed.
21 Oct Alkaline water: hype or healthy?
The idea that alkaline water promotes health has been around for decades. But with new marketing, the same beverage is being promoted as a performance-enhancing sports drink that’s at least double the price of bottled water.
20 Oct KHS debuts 100% rPET bottle made for shelf life and recycling
German filling and packaging systems company, KHS, has developed a new fully recyclable juice bottle by using 100% rPET.
17 Oct NoMU’s new high protein, low carb shake
NoMU has extended its SWEETLY brand into the drinks arena with the launch of Chocolate Protein Shake Powder, an "innovative deliciously designed nutritional drink perfect for the entire family!"
15 Oct Unpacking SA consumers’ in-store wine selection
Dr Nadia van der Colff, a wine market researcher, recently completed one of the largest wine consumer studies in SA. Here are some of her key findings...
15 Oct Here comes cannabis: how legalisation will disrupt global industries
The global legal market is expected to represent 77% of total cannabis sales in 2025, reaching $166-billion. Within the next decade, some form of cannabis will be a part of consumers' daily routines, either as a functional ingredient in foods, beverages and beauty or as a wellness mood enhancer in health.
04 Oct Award-winning case study on The Duchess story
Interested to know more behind the journey and success story of The Duchess, SA's pioneering alcohol-free G&T that's now on an international expansion spree? You can read all about it in a free-to-read, and award-winning study, by UCT's Graduate School of Business.
03 Oct Some ‘farm-fresh milk’ in South Africa is actually imported from Poland
Garden-Route-based Woodlands Dairy is reportedly importing some of its milk from Poland to South Africa to be sold under its popular “farm-fresh” long life First Choice milk brand - and it's had social media frothing.
02 Oct How Taiwan became a global powerhouse in whisky production
Taiwan is making its mark on the global whisky industry. Having only started producing whisky this century, the small island is making millions of bottles and scooping up top industry awards.
02 Oct Matie’s student invents prize-winning edible straw
A passion for environmental sustainability recently bagged a second-year Chemical Engineering student at Stellenbosch University (SU) a substantial cash prize - and there appears to be significant commercial interest and potential for her edible straws.
02 Oct Beating single-use plastic with innovative water dispensing concept
Local company I-Drop Water has deployed an innovative solution to the challenge of supplying clean drinking water at an affordable cost, and has successfully installed its Waterpod system in over 100 retailers across Southern Africa.
01 Oct Castle Lite world-first secondary packaging keeps beer colder for longer
Africa’s biggest premium beer brand, Castle Lite, has launched lab-tested secondary packaging that will keep consumers’ beer extra cold for three hours without the use of ice after refrigeration.
01 Oct The future of wine: very, very dry
Scientists are testing techniques for growing vines in a hot, parched future. The NYT takes a look at how Israeli experts are researching this...
01 Oct Nampak cracks R1.5-billion glass sale
The packaging group has sold its glass unit to a joint venture between Kwande Capital and SA Breweries.
19 Sep New draft regulations on defining coffee in SA
South Africa has new draft rules about what may or may not be sold as coffee – and some top brands that currently have coffee in their names may have to relook their labelling.
12 Sep Your favourite local cider is mostly Chinese
South African’s thirst for cider has grown so quickly over the past decade that there are not enough apples in the country to satisfy demand.
06 Sep SA’s first black winemaker wins yet more recognition
Through sheer grit and resilience, Carmen Stevens has built a winemaking empire, resulting in numerous industry awards and, most recently, earning her the title of 'Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year' at the 2019 Entrepreneur of the Year competition sponsored by Sanlam and Business/Partners.
29 Aug Ball unveils aluminium cup as alternative to plastic cups
US packaging group, Ball Corporation, is launching a pilot of new, infinitely recyclable aluminium cups as an alternative to plastic cups in the US.
29 Aug Another new Coke variant in SA
Coca-Cola Plus Coffee is now available in SA stores, hot off the heels of the new Coke Energy drink.
29 Aug Why a glass of red wine is good for your gut
The jury remains equivocal on the benefits and harms of alcohol, but some new research adds support to the idea that a small glass of red wine a day might actually be beneficial to your health – specifically to your gut bacteria.