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.
09 Oct Pioneer Foods’ moves to reduce sugar in its drinks brands
FMCG giant Pioneer Foods is part of the voluntary healthy food options industry initiative, being coordinated by the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA), in an effort to mitigate against the rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) caused by a poor diet, which accounts for 40% of the deaths in South Africa.
01 Oct Heineken takes another gulp of SA craft beer
After months of rumour, the news is official that trendy Jo'burg craft beer brand and brewery, Soweto Gold and the Soweto Brewing Company, have been bought by brewing giant Heineken.
29 Sep A crafty beer deception on the rise?
Britain’s beer drinkers are being deliberately deceived by global brewers who have bought up a host of well-known brands and may have changed the recipes.
29 Sep Coffee + tea trends: fuel or flavour?
Coffee and tea are versatile drinks. Both can provide an energy boost while serving up interesting and inviting, piquant aromas. So grab your favourite mug of joe/tea and savour the trends and insights into the flavours and functions of coffee and tea served up by The Hartman Retainer Services’ analysts and consultants.
29 Sep New device could reduce millions of wasted pints in UK
A Bristol-based inventor has created a device that can be attached to a beer tap to control frothing and reduce an estimated nine million pints of beer wasted in the UK each year.
29 Sep Döhler on emerging technologies and future NPD drinks trends
Döhler presented a broad innovations portfolio of natural ingredients, ingredient systems and product applications that meet consumer lifestyle trends at this year’s drinktec expo in Munich earlier this month, highlighting beverage concepts tailored to the 25+ age group.
29 Sep Coca-Cola launches limited-edition coffee flavour
Coca-Cola has unveiled it’s most controversial flavour yet – it has mixed its imitable fizzy drink with pure coffee.
29 Sep Western Cape government proposals to clamp down on alcohol sales
It's going to be much harder to buy a beer in Cape Town‚ if the Western Cape government has its way.