17 Feb Perdeberg Soft Smooth range: a new design, same wine
Perdeberg Wines has revamped the packaging of its popular easy-drinking and fruit-driven Soft Smooth Range (SSR) in 250ml cans.
12 Feb Same-Same but different – new alc-free Savanna
Distell is tapping further into the no-low trend with its new Savanna 0.0. Launched with the same crisp, dry taste but less than 0.05% ABV, it is "officially the driest alcohol-free drink around".
03 Feb NoMU taps into less sugar trend with new chocmilk
NoMU has to be one of your editor's favourite brands - always agile, always on-trend, always offering class and quality! Latest in its line-up is NOMU ‘REDUCED SUGAR’ Chocmilk.
03 Feb PODCAST: How alternatives to alcohol could save lives
This Economist podcast explores how innovators are dreaming up ways to enjoy the effects of alcohol, without the costs
23 Jan Woodlands Dairy launches new dairy alternative brand
One of the largest dairy manufacturers in South Africa, Woodlands Dairy, has launched into the dairy alternative category with their oat drink range, Harvest. The launch comes as demand in dairy alternatives continues to grow both locally and abroad.
09 Dec A new take on bubbly water
Introducing BUBBLe iT, a new way to make DIY carbonated water, that was launched in France this year and which won the Start Up Award at SIAL 2022, the famous food expo, in October.
30 Nov Jacobs joins the barista fiesta!
Barista-style coffee made in the comfort of home is a trend that's on an ever-upward trajectory. Latest to join the party is JDE's Jacobs, with its Jacobs Barista Edition capsules now available in SA.
20 Nov BOS tea gets sparkling
South African Rooibos brand, BOS, plans to shake up the carbonated drinks category with its new range of sparkling iced teas...
16 Nov Diageo introduces two new refreshing flavours to its Gordon’s Gin range
Diageo is expanding its Gordons portfolio in South Africa in time for summer, thanks to the introduction of new Gordon’s Pink Berry flavour and Sunset Orange flavour.
09 Nov Loxtonia launches two all-natural LITE 100% apple ciders
Loxtonia, the range of 100% pure apple ciders from the Ceres Valley, has launched two LITE versions of its most popular ciders – Crispy Apple and Blush – in pace with the ever-growing trend towards no-low alcohol lifestyle alternatives.
31 Oct A ‘cuppa’ soy for tea-drinking fans
We are used to seeing plant milks being promoted for use in coffee. This is, after all, what has powered oat milk’s success over the past few years. But what about those who prefer to drink tea?
09 Sep Swiss retailer rolls out ‘coffee balls’ to replace capsules
Swiss retailer Migros is launching a coffee-making system designed to replace capsules that produce thousands of tons of waste worldwide each year.
06 Sep Nando’s signs exclusive deal for Rubro rooibos iced tea
This Spring, Nando’s is getting very creative with new plant-based range dubbed 'The Great Pretender', plus it has now announced an exclusive restaurant/QSR distribution deal with Rubro Iced Tea, made with Rooibos.
21 Aug Rolling out new Heineken Silver
Global brewing giant, Heineken has launched a major new lighter-style lager in an effort to attract younger drinkers who want to moderate their alcohol intake.
29 Jul US: Capri Sun cuts sugar 40% with monk fruit
Kraft Heinz has reformulated its original Capri Sun juice drink pouches with monk fruit concentrate, claimed to reduce the sugar per serving by an average of 40%.
20 Jul Mageu goes into energy mode
Your editor loves LinkedIn, such a valuable business tool and one where you can pick up lots of fresh newsy foodbev items. Thanks to LinkedIn, we can bring you early news of the launch of Switch Energy Mageu, a first for SA, surely.
18 Jul Introducing Amarula gin
Distell has expanded its famous Amarula cream liqueur brand into a new category with the launch of Amarula African Gin.
29 Jun Cacao water – a multi-crowned super beverage?
It’s time to think beyond the chocolate bar to learn everything the cacao plant has to offer.
29 Jun Yes, broccoli-infused wine is now a thing
If brussels sprout gin wasn’t an already horrifying enough reality, someone has gone ahead and made broccoli wine.
19 Jun Jack and Coke tie-up: a game-changer?
Some drink combinations are true classics. Gin and tonic. Scotch and soda. Another on top this list in many parts of the world is Coca-Cola and Jack Daniel’s.