22 Jul Western Cape High Court reserves judgment on Vinpro interdict application
After a full day's hearing yesterday, the Western Cape High Court reserved judgment on Vinpro’s urgent interim interdict application on the liquor Prohibition.
14 Jul BOS Brands launches BOSpresso with Rainforest Alliance Certification
BOS Brands, the makers of organic rooibos-based products, has launched BOSpresso, a smooth, full-bodied organic rooibos espresso.
13 Jul SA’s not-so-healthy orange juice
Nutritionally, processed orange juice isn’t much healthier for you than a glass of a typical soft drink, reports Business Insider SA.
13 Jul Sugar tax windfall of R8bn – but negligible spend on health ‘promotion’
South Africa's Health Promotion Levy (HPL)Â on sugary beverages, implemented to decrease diabetes and obesity, has collected R7.9-billion since 2018.
01 Jul Vinpro urgent interdict application postponed
Vinpro’s urgent interdict application against the current liquor ban, due to be heard today, has been postponed.
28 Jun The promises and pitfalls of Karoo agave
The key narrative around Karoo agave is one of exultant enterpreneurship that is burnt and trashed by harsh realities... here's a great essay on the subject...
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...
16 Jun Rooibos tea joins Champagne on EU protection list
In a significant development for the sector, the European Commission has approved the registration of the designation 'Rooibos'/'Red Bush' in its register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications.
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 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.
14 Jun Disrupting the maas sector
Developed by some clever local and Italian food scientists – here’s news of Yangumasi, a brilliant solution to several African food issues: the easy preservation of milk, reduction of food waste and adding cost savings and convenience to a highly nutritious and affordable food/drink.
30 May How we’re drinking water wrong, according to SA’s only water sommelier
One of the biggest misconceptions about water is that it is just water, but there are ways to consume it that help accentuate its taste, Candice Jansen, South Africa's only certified sommelier, says.
30 May Surprise! Not… illegal booze flourishes in SA
The illegal alcohol trade has grown dramatically in the past year - even overtaking the legal wine and cider trade in SA, according to research by Euromonitor.
25 May Tiger Brands’ R100m VC fund launches in June
Here's what to know about Tiger Brands' new venture capital fund of R100m aimed at assisting entrepreneurs who are either directly or indirectly linked to the food and beverages sector.
21 May More takes on the Heineken-Distell waltz
Only months after cancelling investment in SA, the world’s second-largest brewer, Heineken, is in talks to buy SA drinks producer Distell, its main cider competitor and the country’s largest non-brewing player.
19 May Deal brewing between Heineken and Distell
After years of speculation of a possible deal between the world’s second largest beer group Heineken and SA’s leading wine and spirits maker Distell, is hatching.
29 Apr Frustration as Vinpro court case is postponed
Vinpro's court case against South Africa’s national government - contesting specific aspects of the liquor bans - has been postponed to August 2021.
22 Apr Afriplex launches new functional vegan milks
Paarl-based Afriplex, supplier of innovative functional ingredients, has taken a step into the alternative dairy space, offering clients multiple possibilities for novel NPD.
21 Apr Castle Lite launches in sleek 410ml cans
SAB's Castle Lite is no stranger to packaging innovation, and it's likely first up to launch in a stylish 410ml slimline can.