21 Jun The Vida e Caffè store/y – from one to 400
SA's coffee scene is booming, and the story of Vida e Caffè hitting 400 stores shows how local brands are scaling up with smart partnerships, tech-savvy delivery, and a strong sense of identity....
21 Jun Nestlé’s first big move under new leadership
Nestlé has taken full control of Munich-based yfood Labs, marking the first acquisition under new CEO Marco Settembri, marking a move into a functional category to capture shifting consumer demand....
18 Jun Espresso tablets take aim at pods
Lavazza is shaking up the single‑serve coffee market with its new espresso tablets - a more sustainable alternative to pods - just launched in the US market...
29 Apr Checkers Hyper opens first Nespresso shop-in-shop
In a grocery retail first for South Africa, Checkers Hyper has opened a Nespresso shop‑in‑shop at its Centurion Mall store in Tshwane, bringing a specialist, premium coffee experience into a supermarket environment....
30 Mar Could paraxanthine replace caffeine?
What we know about the new stimulant appearing in coffee and energy drinks.....
30 Mar California craft brewery debuts a world-first beer
The project replaces fossil-linked CO₂ sourcing with on-site atmospheric capture, stabilising a critical brewing input...
25 Feb SA cannot afford “water bankruptcy”, warns SANBWA
South Africans are being urged to understand a new and alarming global reality: water bankruptcy. This is the point where water systems are so overused and mismanaged that they can no longer recover.....
18 Jan Bold new chapter for Schweppes
In a move that has turned the regular into eye-stopping, you have to love the new-old Schweppes skittle bottles and shimmering cans now on shelf....
17 Jan Beer’s big advantage in the no-alcohol space
Why beer leads the no‑alcohol drinks market as moderation grows....
17 Jan Why we drink too much
What neuroscience and biology say about alcohol — and why the New Year is a natural moment to ask better questions....
17 Jan The rise and fall of Babycham
As a child of the 60's, this was the first alcoholic beverage I was allowed to sip, apart from a few childish quaffs of Dad's beer (Ed).... the sparkling pear drink that sold the champagne lifestyle at a small price.....
17 Nov What CSD flavours will trend in 2026?
As drinks brands battle over the hearts, minds and tastebuds of consumers, a 'new flavour' remains the ultimate weapon. Here are some insights from Mintel...
02 Nov Bos Brands launches cordial range
Bos Brands, the South African rooibos-based beverage company, has launched something new....
06 Oct Pura’s growth gets a sparkling boost!
The Pura Beverage Company has secured a major investment to accelerate its international ambitions....
04 Oct Nuy’s new bird in the box!
Signature 'Suikerbekkie' brings life to new Blanc de Nuy 3-litre.....
04 Oct Castle Lite’s new packaging hits the shelves this summer
Castle Lite is stepping into summer 2025 with a new packaging design....
04 Oct Eco-Flat wine bottle now made in SA!
Hoorah! Introducing South Africa’s first locally manufactured Eco-Flat wine bottle - made from over 25% recycled PET and fully recyclable.
04 Sep drinktec 2025: Driving the future of the beverage and liquid food industry
In just ten days, the massive and fabulous expo, drinktec 2025, will open its doors. From September 15 to 19, the beverage and liquid food industry worlds, literally, will meet again in Munich....
03 Sep Five interesting beer innovations
Global research company VML has uncovered five inventive, better brews.....
03 Sep Rooibos rises: SA’s signature tea wins over global markets
Rooibos exports have dramatically increased as global consumers seek its health benefits and distinctive taste.....