26 Jun Distell adds Extreme Energy to its non-alcoholic portfolio
Distell's Hunter's Extreme Energy cider brand is now available without the hit of alcohol, joining Savannah and Hunter's Chilled in this on-trend line-up.
17 Jun Gutsy GUDGU enjoys thriving market for sugar-free cordials
Amid the economic carnage of COVID-19 in South Africa, one small SA beverage business venture has proven to be nimble and resilient...
15 Jun Boosting SA’s indigenous honeybush tea industry
The local honeybush tea industry has been receiving major support through a focused multi-year project implemented by the Agricultural Research Council (ARC).
15 Jun Global beverage alcohol expected to gain +3% volume in 2021
Global beverage alcohol is showing positive signs of recovery, and is projected to grow in volume by +2.9% by the end of 2021. Some great insights from IWSR...
15 Jun Woolworths joins stand-alone liquor retailing with WCellar
The rollout of stand-alone liquor stores is an obvious area of potential growth for Woolworths, as its competitors’ success experiences have shown.
15 Jun Tetley launches chai tea range in SA
Tetley's new Masala Chai and Elaichi Chai aim to fill the gap in the South African market for high-quality spice teas.
15 Jun Women now drink as much as men — not so much for pleasure, but to cope
That common image of who is affected by alcohol disorders, echoed throughout pop culture, was misleading over a decade ago. And it's even less representative today.
27 May Coca-Cola cans energy drink line in N America
In anther trimming of its portfolio, Coca-Cola will discontinue Coca-Cola Energy in North America, less than two years after it launched there.
04 May Super-premium Nescafé instant coffees
Nestlé continues to take instant coffee to new heights, launching the Nescafé Gold Blend Roastery Collection, barista-style soluble coffees.
04 May Purple wine launches in Australia
An Australian winemaker has embraced nature's rarest colour and made a completely natural purple wine in a world first.
04 May Top 2021 flavour trends: mashups and new sensory experiences
Hybrid flavour innovation is increasingly being used to deliver new sensory experiences for progressively adventurous consumers, offering food and beverages that can broaden the dimensions of indulgence.
03 May Rooibos: SA’s wonder tea and obesity
Rooibos is known worldwide for being caffeine-free and filled with antioxidants. New research is looking at its effects on obesity.
19 Apr South Africa has the cheapest beer in the world
Here's some good news as antidote to the daily deluge of bad news that South Africans suffer: there is no country where beer costs less than right here in SA, according to new research!
03 Apr Introducing Freely – another local hard seltzer hits shelves
With hard seltzers now a buzzword on the South African drinks scene, Freely has been launched in step with the growing global trend towards alternative refreshment for a lighter, more balanced lifestyle.
29 Mar Bag-in-box wine takes another step up in SA
Keeping in line with consumers’ need for value without compromising on taste or quality, two well-known premium brands have launched their wine in convenient bag-in-box packaging.
15 Mar So you want to be a beverage entrepreneur?
There are many wannabe drinks entrepreneurs. However, it isn’t easy. A marketing expert outlines six key areas that entrepreneurs need to consider.
15 Mar US: PepsiCo backs cocktail culture craze
PepsiCo is making its first foray into the non-alcoholic cocktail mixers category with the launch of Neon Zebra, aimed at Gen Z and young Millennials (21-34-year olds) who like making cocktails at home, but are looking for more “fun and practical" mixers.
15 Mar Shoprite & Checkers aid struggling local wine industry
Shoprite and Checkers have purchased more than 1.5 million litres of wine from South African farms to help ease the burden brought on by Covid-19.
14 Mar Global hard seltzer craze hits South Africa
SAB's has launched Flying Fish Seltzer - officially entering this fast-track global category - and simultaneously with beverage giant Distell's entry!
14 Mar Distell enters the hard seltzer game!
Vawter Hard Seltzer has been newly launched by Distell, a move that's taken a surprising while for the market leader in the ready-to-drink (RTD) category in South Africa.