13 Jun Paperboard wine bottles hit SA shelves
Stellenbosch winemaker Journey's End has launched a pioneering range of wines in paperboard bottles in partnership with new wine brand Interpunkt.
05 Jun Guidelines to new draft labelling regs finally published
Here are the long awaited Guidelines to R3337 - Draft Food Labelling Regulations! You will need to reference these to understand the draft regulations and when preparing your comments!
01 Jun Heineken Silver comes to SA
Heineken has launched its latest global beer innovation, Heineken Silver, lower in alcohol, in South Africa.
01 Jun Red Espresso’s amazing journey to super SA success story
Red Espresso’s founders recognised the potential of the health and wellness market before it became a worldwide phenomenon. Today, the family-owned business is considered a global pioneer in healthy café culture. And more good things seem to be brewing...
29 May SA’s premium juice sector squeezes out R7.9bn in annual sales despite consumer cutbacks
The South African 100% pure juice market grew by 9.5% in the 12 months to the end of March 2023 and is now worth R7.9-billion in annual sales, according to new data analysis by NIQ.
10 May Hip to sip! Unpacking the PRIME energy drink fad that’s hit SA, too
The hit energy drink PRIME is now available locally at Checkers stores, and it's debut made a predictable teenage frenzy. This article unpacks the hype around a caffeine-loaded drink that has been criticised as unsuitable for teenagers.
10 May SA Liquor Advertising Report 2023
Ornico, one of Africa’s leading media and advertising monitoring agencies has compiled a free-to-download report on the advertising trends in the South African Liquor industry.
05 May New hybrid spirit drink from Klipdrift
HEINEKEN Beverages has announced a new member to the Klipdrift family - something a little extra to "elevate the ordinary and add more excitement".
03 May Rich Products launches new innovative beverage product
Innovation is lifeblood in the beverage game - and now Rich Products has come up with a clever concept that is on-trend and will boost both customer interest and sales.
02 May Heineken unveils its new SA name
Heineken has unveiled the name of its majority-owned Southern Africa unit, which combines Distell and Namibia Breweries.
27 Apr Now it’s R3337 – the latest draft labelling regulations!
In what is becoming somewhat farcical, another corrected version of the new SA draft labelling regulations has been published: R3337.
25 Apr Jack Black passionate on its new limited edition IPA
Jack Black, one of SA's pioneering craft breweries, has just released its first limited-edition release of the year: the Fresh Hop IPA, brewed with whole-cone Southern Passion hops.
24 Apr Checkers grabs SA rights to the PRIME drink phenomenon
The worldwide hydration drink phenomenon, PRIME, will be widely available to local fans – at the supermarket price of only R39.99 – as Checkers has confirmed it is the official South African retail partner.
23 Apr Nice on-trend launch from Bonnievale Winery: try it out with a 17% discount!
Pink is in, bubbles are in, low alc is in - which combine aptly in this new offering from Bonnievale Winery, The River Collection Rosé Moscato Perlé.
20 Apr Gearing up for Propak Cape 2023
Returning to Cape Town in October, the highly successful Propak Cape trade exhibition is an excellent marketing opportunity for a multiplicity of suppliers to the foodbev industries.
15 Apr New look packaging for Amstel Lager
Amstel Lager, the premium beer brand in the Heineken stable in SA, has announced the launch of its new packaging design - fom the first week of April, consumers can find Amstel in its contemporary new appearance.
31 Mar New investors leap into SA’s wine industry
International investors are pumping money into South Africa’s stressed winelands in a wave of acquisitions that’s sparking relief for the industry.
19 Mar Stylish new SodaStreams now on SA shelves
SodaStream has launched two new sparkling water-makers – “Terra” and “ART” - part of the brand’s next generation of consumer experience sparkling water-makers with elegant new looks.
15 Mar R40bn Heineken-Distell merger gets the green light
The Competition Tribunal has conditionally approved Heineken's proposed R40.1bn acquisition of Distell, South Africa's largest liquor firm.
14 Mar Van Loveren enters cider market in partnership with Loxtonia
A strategic partnership between two established family-owned businesses, Loxtonia Cider and Van Loveren Family Vineyards, bodes well for significant growth in the South African premium cider market and paves the way for global expansion.