02 Nov Constellation Brands buys into the marijuana business
The $42-billion company behind Corona, Modelo, and Svedka is betting on marijuana’s national legalisation in the US, if not the world.
02 Nov A new renaissance for brandy
A global awakening of interest in craft distilled spirits is drastically changing the landscape for one of the oldest and most noble of them all.
02 Nov Beverage flavour insights from Flavorcon 2017
As part of the recent Flavorcon 2017 expo in Rosemont, Illinois, a conference, “Growth Markets in Global Beverages”, was attended by an international mix of flavourists, food scientists and innovation specialists across consumer packaged foods. Euromonitor International presents these insights from the event....
02 Nov New Squish 100% pressed juices from Rhodes
Rhodes has launched a flavourful new range of 100% pressed fruit and vegetable juice blends just in time for summer, aimed at the child market.
30 Oct New Savanna variant – with rum!
Savanna, SA's madly popular cider, has introduced a new variant, Savanna Blackbeard, to its existing portfolio of premium variants.
30 Oct Think carton! This food and drink packaging is better for us and the environment
Carton packaging for dairy, juice, and food is the healthy, sustainable option that meets the modern lifestyle needs of busy people, asserts Tetra Pak.
28 Oct Things go smaller with Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola has apologised for not explaining that the reduction in can size from 330ml to 300ml and the bottle from 500ml to 440ml would not include a price drop. [What a silly PR blunder from the likes of Coca-Cola! Ed]
26 Oct Introducing Castle Free – with 0% alcohol!
SAB and AB InBev Africa have introduced the first alcohol-free beer to be brewed in South Africa, Castle Free.
23 Oct Magic gins that change their colour
Innovation in gin continues apace, with latest news being that of brands launching in vibrant, colour-shifting hues...
22 Oct Three top trends that will shape alcoholic drinks
Euromonitor International’s research on the global alcoholic drinks industry has identified key trends shaping the consumption, sales and marketing of alcoholic drinks.
22 Oct New Nespresso ad campaign focuses on sustainability
Nespresso is kicking off a “new era” of advertising focusing on “sustainability”, with long-time ambassador George Clooney taking a back seat to the real faces of the 70,000 farmers who supply the coffee pod giant.
22 Oct Heineken grabs market share from under SAB’s nose
Seemingly from nowhere, the Dutch multinational beer group has staked out a 13% share of the local market, as of August this year.
20 Oct Has the fizz gone pop for SoftBev?
Listed plastics packaging group, Bowler Metcalf, has said it's critically appraising its continued involvement in its 43%-owned beverages associate, SoftBev.
17 Oct The SA food industry and obesity – finding the middle ground
Just as consumers now blame cigarette companies for lung cancer, so they are increasingly blaming food companies for the obesity crisis. How has the SA food-drinks sector responded to this assault? Apparently, not very nobly or wisely, asserts well-known SA food science consultant, Nigel Sunley, in this article where he also offers some ideas on cogent changes of strategy. (This is based on a talk Nigel present at the SAAFoST Congress 2017 in Cape Town in September.)
17 Oct Packaging conference and free-to-attend seminars at Propak Cape 2017
Business decision-makers, purchasing influencers and other industry professionals in packaging, food-bev processing, plastics, printing and labelling will be heading to Propak Cape in October, looking for the latest products, technologies and services as well as to network, develop supplier relationships and engage with industry organisations.
13 Oct Coca-Cola buys Mexican cult-favourite sparkling water brand Topo Chico
Coca-Cola is buying Topo Chico, the Mexican mineral water brand that has grown a cult following among Texas' hip beverage connoisseurs, and adding to its inventory of premium, healthier brands.
12 Oct Global coffee pods market in 2017: the end of an era?
Fresh ground coffee pods remain not only the fastest-growing category of coffee, but of hot drinks in general. However, market maturity, high prices, intellectual property battles and sustainability concerns have started to cause this category to lose its lustre, reports Euromonitor International.
11 Oct Black tea alters gut microbiome in anti-obesogenic ways
UCLA scientists have uncovered a link between black tea, the gut microbiome and weight loss.
11 Oct A sugar expert explains the unhealthy downside of smoothies
Smoothies might be better for you than juice, but not by much according to Professor at Pediatric Endocrinology, UC San Francisco and author of "The Hacking of the American Mind" and "Fat Chance", Robert Lustig.
10 Oct Google beverage trend report touts cold brew, earthy flavours
Google released its first ever beverage trends report in late August 2017, drawing on its vast data collection and analysis resources to present a deep dive into the factors fueling non-alcoholic drinks in the US, UK, Mexico and Spain.