18 Nov The billionaire SA expats who created Monster Beverages
When Coca-Cola bought a 16.7% stake in California's Monster Beverage Corp in August last year, it entrusted its energy drink portfolio to two former South Africans.
18 Nov Brandy’s SA decline and what to do about it
Brandy, long the archetypal favourite of Afrikaners, has undergone a major consumption decline in South Africa. The liquor that traces its roots to Dutch settlers three centuries ago is struggling to maintain its popularity in post-apartheid South Africa.
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17 Nov Global spirits consumption to hit 3.2bn cases by 2020
The global spirits market is forecast to grow by almost 122m nine-litre cases between 2014 and 2020 to surpass 3.2bn cases by 2020, according to the latest forecast data from the IWSR, a leading source of analysis on the alcoholic beverage market.
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17 Nov Why bros love energy drinks
A new study finds that men who have more stereotypically masculine beliefs are more likely to think energy drinks give them special abilities.
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11 Nov Ocean Spray cranberry products come to SA
Ocean Spray, the world’s leading producer of cranberry juices, juice drinks and dried cranberries has officially launched its extensive range of juice drinks, sauces and dried cranberries in South Africa.
05 Nov Rhodes launches 100% fruit juice range
Rhodes Food Group has launched a 100% fruit juice range under its own brand name, some nine months after it announced its acquisition of Pacmar, the Wellington-based fruit juice business, for R165m, its first major acquisition since the company raised R600m when listing on the...
05 Nov Exploring new innovations in the UK hot drinks space: Datamonitor report
The movement towards healthier lifestyles is an overarching trend that has, for several years, been impacting the British food and drink space and is becoming increasingly apparent within the hot drinks category. As this trend has evolved through changing consumer attitudes towards health, so has...
05 Nov Guinness is going vegan
Guinness, the Irish stout that once famously advertised itself under the slogan “Guinness is good for you,” took a step this week to inject 21st-century food culture into its 256-year-old product. Guinness is going vegan.
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05 Nov Is milk good for me, or should I ditch it?
Decades of public health messages have encouraged us to drink milk to strengthen our bones and reduce the risk of fractures as we age. But dairy products have recently come under fire – and not just from paleo dieters and animal welfare supporters. Researchers...
04 Nov New coffee concepts with kick
Constant innovations are making the world's two ancient beverages, coffee and tea, more popular and interesting than ever. In the news this week are two new coffee ideas...
02 Nov Zari non-alcoholic wine alternative launches countrywide in SA
The alcohol-free wine trend was much apparent at Anuga 2015 expo in Cologne last month, and now comes news that a newish local option, Zari, a non-alcoholic bubbly, called Zari Lifestyle, will launch in Pick n Pay stores across the country...
02 Nov PET keeps up with mega beverage trends
Innovation at Polyoak Packaging’s Polypet and African Closures divisions continue apace, not least the introduction of a new line of PET bulk bottles with clever carry handles, and the launch of PET hot-fill containers.
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29 Oct New finding helps explain why many alcohol drinkers also are smokers
Alcohol and nicotine use have long been known to go hand in hand. Now, US researchers have found that nicotine cancels out the sleep-inducing effects of alcohol. It's a finding that sheds light on the reason alcohol and nicotine usage are so closely linked.
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29 Oct Amstel Lite obeys ASA order to change outer packaging
Earlier this year, it was "dubbed battle of the lite beers", where Amstel's owner, Brandhouse, was ordered by the ASA to change the appearance of its Amstel Lite beer cans and six-pack wrapping. After a successful appeal on the former, Brandhouse has now complied...
28 Oct Tetra Pak scoops five awards at FTASA Flexographic Print Excellence Awards 2015
Tetra Pak Southern Africa has won five awards in the FTASA Flexographic Print Excellence Awards 2015, including two Gold, two Silver, and one Bronze, at the ceremony that took place on October 20, 2015.
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28 Oct Savanna stands tall with a brand new 440ml can
Savanna Premium Cider is standing tall in a brand new 440ml can, of striking design, bringing its legions of fans more value and convenience.
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28 Oct Chill Beverages revamps range of classic soft drinks
Stellenbosch-based Chill Beverages International has given its Country Club brand of sparkling classic mixes a stylish makeover in time for summer.
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28 Oct Anuga 2015: Finding drinks inspiration at the world’s biggest food trade expo
DRINKStuff SA was at Anuga 2015, the massive biennial global food-drinks gathering in Cologne in mid October. Editor, Brenda Neall, uncovered much beverage inspiration...
27 Oct US: Keurig looks ready to launch Kold
Keurig Green Mountain is close to pulling the trigger on its new soda maker that, offering freedom and variety, is intended to revolutionise cold beverages across America.
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22 Oct SA’s wine schizophrenia threatens industry sustainability
South Africa’s wine industry is schizophrenic. On the one hand international wine critics are raving about the country, on the other hand the average UK selling price of a bottle of South African wine is still about £4.25, well off the £10.00 plus mark of...