As South Africans look to the future, and the country rapidly modernises, it’s more important than ever to maintain a connection to the traditions that have shaped our identities – by updating and making them relevant for the 21st century.
Global brewers are salivating over the growth prospects of the African continent....
Plagued by changing consumer preferences and growing foreign competition, US cranberry growers are betting their bogs ... on urinary tract infections.
South Africa’s market for instant coffee is in the throes of a war for market share – which is lowering prices for consumers.
Coca-Cola is planning its first entry into the popular "alcopop"Â market in Japan with a low-alcohol canned beverage known as "chu-hai".
Unilever tea brand, PG tips, is launching tea bags that are 100% biodegradable: removing the plastic polypropylene which is commonly used as a sealant.
In a world where disruptive consumer products are the norm, beverage companies are still struggling to innovate beyond ingredients and flavour. How to break through? PepsiCo has aimed to do this with a concept successfully trialed in Brazil, now launched in the US.
The legendary investor started buying Coca-Cola in 1988 and has never sold a single share
Diageo, the world's biggest spirits company, plans to roll out a female-branded version of its Johnnie Walker scotch brand called Jane Walker, the latest move by the liquor giant to woo female drinkers in the US.
As health-conscious consumers drink less soda, Coca-Cola has rolled out more waters, teas and juices, part of its goal to be known for something other than soft drinks. The WSJ interviews the company's CFO, Kathy Waller....
Tipplers across the globe have been turning to gin and South Africa is no exception, with craft distilleries popping up all over. This trend has benefitted wine and spirits group Distell, which sold 21% more gin in the first half of its financial year.
Have you ever thought about what might tag along when you add ice or a lemon slice to your drink? When lemons and ice are served in beverages, they not only bring flavour or a flourish. They can also carry bacteria and viruses.
At a time when Cape Town is suffering a major water crisis one local business is doing it’s bit to reduce water consumption and reinforce the message that every drop counts.
Xcite, a new guarana energy cider 'with attitude', has been launched by Chill Beverages International.
What trends can the beer, spirits and wine sectors expect to shape the year ahead? Here, Euromonitor's senior alcoholic drinks analyst, Spiros Malandrakis, previews, in lyrical style, what 2018 has in store.
There's a growing global call for consumers to dump straws, but what about people's safety concerns when sipping soda directly from cans? Here's a new possible solution...
The world's passion for coffee contributes six million tonnes of spent coffee grounds going to landfill every year - but there are many opportunities to up-cycle spent coffee grounds into valuable commodities.
Diageo has launched its first pre-mixed gin & tonic featuring the Tanqueray brand. The company says that Tanqueray & Tonic has rolled out in popular RTD market, Australia.
Move over cola wars. It’s time for the sparkling water battles. PepsiCo is introducing a line of sparkling water called 'bubly' that will take on the uber-trendy fast-track brand, LaCroix, and likely a whole lot of new competitors in this space.
LSD is far safer than alcohol or tobacco, so why don't drug laws reflect it?