In a huge vote of confidence in SA's future, Nestlé South Africa has officially commissioned its revamped instant coffee manufacturing plant in Estcourt, KZN, after a massive R1.2-billion investment into its expansion.
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Having launched in South Africa just over a year ago, Vita Coco Coconut Water has experienced the highest first-year sales performance of any market worldwide, including those of the UK and the US, where the brand originated.
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UK soft drinks producer, Vimto International, will be exhibiting at Africa’s biggest food and beverage expo, Africa’s Big Seven (AB7), and is eager to further develop its brands across sub-Saharan African markets.
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The likes of Airbnb, Uber and Alibaba have turned the global accommodation, taxi and retailing industries on their heads, developments that had this commentator pondering why such 'wow' disruptive innovation does not seem to happen in the food and drinks sectors.
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Coke’s new “One-Brand” marketing strategy is officially making its way to store shelves and beverage coolers, starting in Mexico but expanding across the globe, with new-look packaging.
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In a much-anticipated debut that's bound to attract queus of eager fans, the first South African outpost of Starbucks will open on this week on Thursday 21 April in Rosebank, Jo'burg.
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Anheuser-Busch InBev has agreed to create a R1bn ($69m) fund that will support the South African beer industry and protect jobs in the country to help seal approval for its proposed $105bn takeover of SABMiller.
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South Africa’s beverage industry body will meet the Treasury next week to discuss the details of a proposed tax on sugar-sweetened drinks.
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In the US, a funny new campaign for Organic Balance breakfast drink illustrates how marketing to women may not quite reflect real life. Do watch!
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Slim milk is generally thought to be the best choice for those who want to watch their waistline and stay healthy, but a new study has found that we may be better off sticking with the full-fat option.
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Few things arouse such warm adulation and sharp denunciation as alcohol. It is also the subject of much debate within the health community: some researchers contend that alcohol, particularly wine, has health benefits, but others disagree, and new research supports both views...
While dairy alternative drinks account for a relatively limited 6% share of total global dairy launches recorded by Innova Market Insights in 2015, the market has seen ongoing penetration outside its more traditional Asian market.
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Personal tastes in wine are as varied as the vintage, style and flavour of the wines themselves. So what happens if you drink Chardonnay, and I drink Merlot, but we don't finish either bottle? Enter the Kuvée smart wine bottle that recently secured $6m...
Pepsi is trying to rebrand as an authentic, craft-oriented soda — but is there reason to believe that consumers will be won over by the makeover?
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In the US a wine aimed exclusively at men has been taken to task for its gendered positioning. Do real men drink wine?
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While America’s non-alcoholic beverage market is shifting in favour of better-for-you alternatives, new research from Mintel reveals that taste/flavour (72%) is by far the main influencer for consumers, with health/nutritional attributes (21%) and functional attributes (16%) far less influential.
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The Consumer Goods Council, which represents retailers and manufacturers, is contesting the sugar tax announced in the latest national budget and has sent a letter to national treasury about the proposal.
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PepsiCo is rolling out a global marketing campaign featuring more than 70 emojis, called "PepsiMojis", printed on cans, bottles, and cups in over 100 markets across the world, in what observers describe as "as a means to bridge retail marketing with digital marketing, all without words".
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South African cuisine is a beautiful blend of imported flavours and trends. However, just like everything else about South Africans, we have a very unique taste profile that makes it both a challenge and a joy for the team at Slo-Jo Trading, a...
In a UK-market first, Unilever's PG Tips has launched a range of tea pods compatible with Nespresso coffee machines for the first time, allowing consumers to make PG tea with the push of a button.
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