21 Nov No reason to turn noses up at local whiskies
In a curious way, whisky has largely tracked the same curve as every segment of the South African liquor business, writes Michael Fridjhon...
21 Nov Coca-Cola redefining innovation
The definition of innovation is often synonymous with such words as revolution, transformation and breakthrough. At the Coca-Cola. the definition has less to do with such descriptors and more to do with meeting the needs of consumers, says its North America chief.
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15 Nov ‘Clean Supreme’ leads Innova’s Top Trends for 2017
Growing calls for transparency throughout the supply chain are taking clean and clear label to a new and supreme level. This comes as the inherent benefits of plant-based products are being active marketed to a more health conscious consumers. “Clean Supreme” and “Disruptive Green” lead...
15 Nov Danone SA launches innovative hybrid ‘man’s drink’
New to SA's chiller shelves is DanUp, an new beverage that combines yoghurt with multiple grains.
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14 Nov Which kind of milk is more nutritious: almond, soy, coconut or cashew?
In answer to this question, said Sara Haas, a dietitian speaking on behalf of the US Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: “It varies based on the company. I encourage people to be label readers.”
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14 Nov US voters overwhelmingly pass soda tax in these major cities
Bad news for the US soda industry...
13 Nov Winners of the World Beverage Innovation Awards 2016
Looking for some NPD inspiration? Here's aplenty...
09 Nov A bottled water sourced 100% from fruit and vegetables
Now here's an interesting item of sustainable bottled water innovation! Meet AquaBotanical – a water sourced entirely from fruit and vegetables, and the genius of an Australian scientist.
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09 Nov What’s trending in wine packaging in SA and elsewhere?
Judy Brower, founder of www.wine.co.za, says that South African wine consumers, generally, are attracted to what is different and what tells a story. In a market with 8 000 SKUs, fitting that bill is a considerable challenge. This article looks at how packaging, here and...
09 Nov UK: Waitrose identifies key food and drink trends
In a newly released Food & Drink 2016 report, Waitrose has identified four broad trends highlighting how what we eat is increasingly becoming a way of expressing who we are and tips a number of trends to watch for the year ahead. [Great insights and...
09 Nov Texture is biggest challenge for sugar reduction in sweetened beverages
The soft drinks industry has been working for many years towards low and no-sugar reformulations, with a whole host of new product launches in 2016 and more planned for the future, as companies and manufacturers continue on their quest to meet sugar reduction targets.
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09 Nov Why Africa should resist the power of Big Sugar to undermine public health
The South African government has decided to tax sugary drinks to help cut excess sugar consumption, which is contributing to a burgeoning epidemic of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. This follows the lead of Mexico and the US city of Berkeley,...
07 Nov Afriplex on mission to develop a South African stevia
In a timeous and topical development, Paarl-based Afriplex, well established beneficiator of indigenous plants, has announced it is embarking on a project to locally cultivate and process stevia (Stevia rebaudiana), viewed by many as a Holy Grail of non-nutritive sweeteners.
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01 Nov Taste: Taking on too much with Starbucks and Domino’s?
Since Taste Holdings CE, Carlo Gonzaga, opened his first Scooters pizza store 16 years ago he has always thought big. But there is market concern that in taking on Domino’s Pizza and Starbucks, two global heavyweight brands, in one shot he has bitten off more...
01 Nov Clover Care, new enriched milk in South Africa
Hot on the heels of launching new Clover NoLac lactose-free milk, the dairy giant has débuted another new brand, Clover Care, a fortified fresh/UHT milk.
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01 Nov New Coke flavour débuts in Oz
Coca-Cola South Pacific has announced the world premiere of its brand new limited edition in Australia as "it continues to innovate in market and deliver Coke ‘specialness’ to the Australian public".
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31 Oct Woolworths launches SA’s first plant-based milk bottle
Woolworths has announced the launch of an innovative green milk bottle consisting of 30% plant-based plastic, a first for the dairy industry in South Africa.
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26 Oct PepsiCo sets new global target to reduce sugar in soft drinks
PepsiCo has set a target for reducing the amount of sugar in its soft drinks around the world as part of a suite of goals aimed at tackling problems ranging from obesity to climate change.
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26 Oct US liquor trending: lighter libations
Taking their cue from the success of carbonated waters and seltzers, alcohol brands are cutting calories.
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26 Oct The brand behind ‘the world’s first see-through coffee’
Clear Coffee or CLR CFF is a new beverage brand set to reinvent the coffee sector. The start-up from Slovakia has launched “the first clear coffee in the world”.
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