05 Apr Coca-Cola Energy: first energy drink released under Coke brand
Coca-Cola will launch its first energy drink under the Coca-Cola brand, putting it in direct competition with the likes of Monster and Red Bull.
28 Mar Big Beverage moves to fully caretake its packaging
The Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola Beverages Africa plan to collect and recycle 100% of packaging by 2030 in bid to tackle plastic pollution. The invention of plastic has changed the world in so many ways – for both better and worse – that it’s hard to...
28 Mar Polyoak launches SA’s lightest dairy closure
Polyoak’s specialist plastic closures division, African Closures, used the recent Propak Africa 2019 expo to officially launch South Africa’s lightest dairy closure, part of its effort to lightweight its packaging to deliver environmental and cost benefits.
28 Mar Two top US medical groups call for soda taxes and advertising curbs
Two of the country’s leading medical groups have issued a call to arms against the soda industry, urging legislators to embrace taxes, warning labels and advertising restrictions to deter young people from consuming sugary beverages.
28 Mar Mintel’s top global packaging trends for 2019 and beyond
Mintel, the world’s leading market intelligence agency, has today (26 March 2019) announced four trends impacting the global packaging industry in 2019 and beyond.
27 Mar Heineken 0% launches in SA
South Africa joins 16 other global markets for the rollout of Heineken 0.0, an alcoholic free lager brewed with a "unique recipe for a distinct balanced taste" – and only 69 calories per 330ml bottle [with 16g carbs vs 10.5g carbs in regular Heineken and 138 calories] .
27 Mar A warning for wine-lovers: climate change is messing with your favourite tipple’s timing
Climate change is impacting many wine-growing regions of the world. This article, with an Australian focus, has equal relevance for South Africa.
25 Mar How a2 Milk plans to revitalise the slumping dairy category
The New Zealand company aims to rebuff the growing plant-based segment with a product that removes a harmful protein while keeping a healthier one.
12 Mar Rooibos booms in Japan
Rooibos is becoming a big deal in Japan – one of the largest tea-drinking nations in the world – with exports of SA's indigenous tea hitting record highs in 2018.
12 Mar Winning ideas to reimage the future of the fibre to-go cup
Here are the winners of the NextGen Cup Challenge - an open-sourced, global innovation challenge to redesign the fibre takeout cup and create a widely recyclable and/or compostable cup.
12 Mar Going against the grain: fine whisky in days not years
No industry is immune... now disruptive technology is looking to change the whisky industry.
12 Mar The evolution of stevia ten years on
Stevia pioneer PureCircle says the new generations of the sweetener bring advances in taste, innovation and cost effectiveness.
11 Mar Cannabis drinks confront a serious downer – they taste terrible
Cannabis drinks are hitting the global market, promising anxiety reduction, pain relief and better sleep. One thing none of them tout is taste.
11 Mar New Nesquik Natural cocoa powder in recyclable packaging
Nestlé is launching a new Nesquik All Natural powder featuring a simplified, natural ingredients list and a recyclable paper pouch.
08 Mar Beverages top Euromonitor’s ranking of top 100 global megabrands
Global market research company Euromonitor International has unveiled the top 100 megabrands whitepaper, revealing the world’s leading Fast-Moving Consumer Goods(FMCG) brands ranked by retail sales value in 2017.
06 Mar Countdown to Propak Africa 2019
The importance of packaging and related industries will take centre stage next week at Africa’s ultimate packaging, food processing, plastics, printing and labelling trade exhibition, which will afford over 600 exhibitors the opportunity to showcase their latest technologies and innovations to thousands of visitors.
27 Feb Understanding PET bottle choice for recycling in SA
Polyoak Packaging is a major supplier of PET bottles to the SA beverage sector - here it discusses the role of PET and optimal choices brands should consider for recycling. Polyoak has been a contributing member of Petco, the PET industry’s recycling body, since its inception...
27 Feb The importance of food-grade lubricants
Following recent outbreaks of listeria and salmonella in South Africa, food safety has come under the spotlight, particularly within food-beverage manufacturing environments. This article discusses the role of machinery lubricants in achieving optimal safety.
27 Feb After snagging Burger King, Kraft, Heinz and SABMiller, 3G is reeling
3G Capital burst onto the business scene a decade ago when it spent billions to buy America’s old-school food companies, including Heinz and Burger King, and then relentlessly cut costs, including mass layoffs, to create efficient production machines.
26 Feb From township entrepreneur to the supermarket shelf
Sammy Mhaule got his first taste of entrepreneurship as a 14-year-old when he sold ice cream on the streets of Tembisa. Today, he's the CEO of his own company, Skyrule Drink, supplier of sparkling juices to the Checkers group.