21 Mar ‘Pinotage is capable of greatness’
South African winemaker, Anthony Hamilton Russell, is on a mission to change the world’s perception of oft-maligned Pinotage; a grape he believes is “capable of greatness”.
21 Mar Some marketing brilliance from SAB perfect for Human Rights’ Day, today
On SA's Human Rights' Day, it seems apt to include this great piece of marketing theatre by SAB and its Carling Black label brand....
21 Mar How soft drinks can leverage the vegan trend
More and more consumers are turning to veganism, providing an opportunity for soft drinks producers, says this expert soft drinks commentator.
19 Mar Striking new Chibuku sorghum beer pack fuses heritage with modernity
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.
19 Mar Africa: Beer’s final frontier
Global brewers are salivating over the growth prospects of the African continent....
19 Mar Big Cranberry Juice: We can stop UTIs. Science: Maybe.
Plagued by changing consumer preferences and growing foreign competition, US cranberry growers are betting their bogs ... on urinary tract infections.
15 Mar Instant coffee wars in SA
South Africa’s market for instant coffee is in the throes of a war for market share – which is lowering prices for consumers.
09 Mar Coca-Cola plans its first alcoholic drink
Coca-Cola is planning its first entry into the popular "alcopop" market in Japan with a low-alcohol canned beverage known as "chu-hai".
08 Mar UK: PG tips goes fully biodegradable
Unilever tea brand, PG tips, is launching tea bags that are 100% biodegradable: removing the plastic polypropylene which is commonly used as a sealant.
08 Mar PepsiCo’s disruptive Drinkfinity launches in US
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.
28 Feb Coca-Cola, Warren Buffett’s ‘forever stock’
The legendary investor started buying Coca-Cola in 1988 and has never sold a single share
27 Feb Diageo unveils ‘Jane Walker’ in the US
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.
26 Feb Coca-Cola’s game plan: reformulate and expand
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....
26 Feb Distell toasts giddy gin, brandy and Bernini sales
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.
26 Feb How getting a drink can be dirty business
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.
26 Feb Cape Town distillery Pienaar & Son launches new ‘Drought Edition’ gin
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.
23 Feb Chill Beverages launches Xcite Energy Cider
Xcite, a new guarana energy cider 'with attitude', has been launched by Chill Beverages International.
14 Feb Alcoholic drinks: Seven trends for 2018
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.
12 Feb Preventing can contamination while drinking
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...
12 Feb Going to ground: how used coffee beans can help our gardens and health
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.