30 Oct Shaken & stirred: SA’s cocktail craze sets the bar for growth
Consumers are purchasing cocktails more frequently than last year, showcasing a significant growth opportunity for venues and suppliers....
15 Oct SA’s beverage sector: thirsty for growth and innovation
Brendan Grundlingh, Sector Head at CPG and Beverages at RMB, shares his perspectives on the state of play in SA's drinks industry....
13 Oct Rhodes Quality introduces new 100% fruit juice packaging
Maintaining the same quality, taste and goodness, the brand's 100% fruit juice now comes in a sleek, slim pack that is both convenient and visually attractive...
01 Oct Alternative sweeteners: Villains or victims?
In the world of perceived public health nutrition enemies, artificial or alternative sweeteners are often at the top of the heap. This is the second in a series of articles by Food Insight covering this contentious topic and where misinformation persists and facts can be elusive, absurdly so, considering the burden of globesity....
30 Sep Short shelf life for Coke’s latest ‘permanent’ flavour
The Coca-Cola Company plans to discontinue Coca-Cola Spiced which it rolled onto store shelves just six months ago.....
29 Sep Extrupet’s fourth rPET plant will boost W Cape recycling
A new R300m processing facility - a first-of-its-kind technology for Africa - will add an extra 15,000 tonnes pa of food-grade recycled PET (rPET) output capacity.
18 Sep SA’s original energy sweet now a drink, too
BevCo has recently launched SuperC Energy Drink, where "great taste, energy and immune boosting benefits come together in a new refreshing drink!"
16 Sep Nestlé divests iconic Cremora brand
The world’s largest food and beverage company will sell its iconic creamer brand to French multinational Lactalis, as part of a "strategic decision to sharpen business focus"....
11 Sep Zany summer variant from Red Bull
Red Bull has unveiled its annual Red Bull Summer Edition - with some rather exotic notes....
26 Aug A beverage management software brimming with potential
Whether you run a distillery, winery, brewery, wholesale distributor, soft drinks and water, or bottling operation, iPlan Global wants to help you keep your customer's cups brimming over in a challenging marketplace....
25 Aug More on the moderation trend
No-alcohol beer, wine, gin, tequila and “mocktails” are where much of the growth is today for the drinks industry....
24 Aug Appeal dismissed: Woolworths’ rBST-free milk ads adjudged compliant
The Advertising Appeal Committee (AAC) has dismissed an appeal lodged by Dr Tod Collins against the ARB Directorate’s earlier decision...
24 Aug SA consumers lead global trend in prioritising value over price in beverage choices
In a landscape where economic pressures weigh heavily on household budgets, South African consumers are setting a global precedent in their approach to value, particularly when it comes to their beverage choices....
28 Jul The Marty’s story – crafting and building a beverage brand
The no/low beverage trend has inspired tremendous innovation - here's the success story of Marty's, a spiced tomato juice range, created by a South African brother-sister duo.....
28 Jul Retaining flavour while removing caffeine
Even unstimulating coffee has stimulating chemistry.... a chemist explains the chemistry behind decaf coffee....
19 Jul Dr Pepper overtakes Pepsi as No 2 soda in America
After years of rivalry, Dr Pepper has surpassed Pepsi to claim the title of the second most popular soda in the US, following Coca-Cola....
18 Jul Introducing Giraf macadamia milk
Here's an interesting newcomer to the burgeoning arena of plant-based milk alternatives....
16 Jul Are low- and no-calorie sweeteners safe?
This article addresses and helps clarify some of the conflicting information you may come across online. It was first published by Food Insight with specific focus on the US, however the low- and no-calorie (LNCS) sweeteners conversation is relevant to the global audience....
14 Jul Tethered closures from Polyoak
Foodbev packaging giant, Polyoak Packaging, a founding member of the SA Plastics Pact, has launched tethered closures for PET bottles...
23 Jun Aspirational zeal propels cognac sales in SA
South Africa has risen to become one of the top markets globally for premium cognac producer Hennessy, according to its CEO, and a recent visitor to SA....