Tim Atkin MW, who has released his tenth South Africa Report - with Chenin Blanc and Stellenbosch wines showing particularly well - contends the 2021 vintage could rank as one of the Cape’s best-ever vintages to date.
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.
Hear from product developers at innovative BOS Tea how its NPD team goes from dreaming up new BOS flavours to making them a reality.
The South African wine industry had an especially tough time during the pandemic, with challenges including restrictions on exports as well as domestic sales. Two leading industry officers feature in this interview with Wine Business International.
Fast-track local beverage company, PURA Beverages reports it made $1-million worth of sales in one day at a recent US foodbev expo - highlighting how important it is to get out of the office and into the marketplace!
Veteran and hugely respected wine writer, Michael Fridjohn, has penned a rather bleak outlook on SA wine's status in the world... Well, we love it, but do read his provocative essay!
Here is a brief, witty, poignant history of binge-drinking in our crying and hungover country - back in public eye after several recent tavern tragedies.
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.
Preliminary toxicology reports are pointing to methanol poisoning as a possible cause of the deaths of 21 young people in the Enyobeni Tavern tragedy, the Eastern Cape government said today.
Wine industry body, Vinpro has welcomed the decision by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development to allow for the use of grape juice in the manufacturing of alcoholic apple beverages, or ciders.
Distell has expanded its famous Amarula cream liqueur brand into a new category with the launch of Amarula African Gin.
Private equity specialist RMB Corvest has teamed up with Masimong Beverages Holdings to acquire 100% of Halewood SA from UK-based Halewood International for an undisclosed sum.
Coca-Cola Co has delayed the estimated $3bn initial public offering (IPO) of its African bottling unit to 2023 due to turbulence in the market.
Trailblazing, better-for-you soft drink brand PURA Soda is in the news again - with an extension to its PURA Kids range.
South Africa has a serious drinking and driving problem. Here are some cogent thoughts on this topic by trends/futurist, Jonathan Cherry.
Despite the upward trajectory of the no-low trend, Namibian Breweries has canned Windhoek Light, a pioneering low-alc beer in Southern Africa. [Your editor is not happy!]
Ever classy and on trend, Cape Town's NOMU has added a vegan hot chocolate to its range of drinking chocolates.
Intrepid BS detective, Ivo Vegter, is at it again, taking on the purveyors of 'alkaline water' in South Africa...
There’s a new face leading some of South Africa’s iconic beverage brands, including Oros and Roses.
In a savvy marketing exercise, the Chenin Blanc Association is launching a style indicator on bottle labels to guide consumers in their wine choices.