The 0% alcohol market has taken the global market by storm, with data from IWSR, research company focusing on the global beverage alcohol market, revealing that the no/low alcohol category value surpassed $11bn in 2022 up from $8bn in 2018.
Nestlé has unveiled its latest innovation for its plant-based products: a milk alternative that combines a unique blend of oat and fava, with a strong nutritional value.
Low in sugar and alcohol and with a fresh fruity taste, the popular French wine-based aperitif Lillet Rosé is launching in South Africa.
Perdeberg Wines has revamped the packaging of its popular easy-drinking and fruit-driven Soft Smooth Range (SSR) in 250ml cans.
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".
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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.
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.
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.
South African Rooibos brand, BOS, plans to shake up the carbonated drinks category with its new range of sparkling iced teas...
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.
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.
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?
Swiss retailer Migros is launching a coffee-making system designed to replace capsules that produce thousands of tons of waste worldwide each year.
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.
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.
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%.
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