The ban on alcohol sales may have some social benefit, but the law of unintended consequences means the ban is destroying companies that supply the liquor industry. South Africa’s glass container industry is on its knees and so are the companies that supply them, and those that supply them. That’s how the economy works.
Much has been made of alcohol-based hand sanitisers in the era of COVID-19 - but they come with serious skin and other risks. In fact, all authorities stress they should only be applied in the absence of soap and water. Now, a very clever team of South Africans have come up with a new solution....
Traceability systems are now mandatory for the South African food-bev industry, but according to leading ERP vendor, SYSPRO, there is curiously slow adoption of this essential safeguard. Here are several points to consider.
You can't keep NOMU down, even in the midst of a pandemic! Warming up to winter, the Cape Town company has yielded to "years of pleas from NOMU hot chocolate fans" and added a new item to its existing range of premium hot chocolate options.
Widely derided for many reasons, SA's lockdown prohibiton has boosted the sale of craft non-alcoholic beer and gin, both skyrocketing during this time.
Pity a company that has to quit selling a stalwart product that's gone ballistically popular - namely Anchor Yeast that has halted the sale and distribution of its brewer's "Inkunzi malanga” dry yeast.
The national lockdown and corona pandemic has gutted many foodbev sectors. Here the CEO of the local Mozambik group of restaurants, Manny Nichas, analyses future scenarios and survival strategies.
Chill Beverages International has relaunched its Fitch & Leedes premium range of authentic mixers in trendy new retro-looking glass bottles.
SA Breweries (SAB) – owner of Castle Lager, Hansa, and Black Label – says it may be forced to destroy more than 130 million litres of beer if it is not allowed to transport the brew to its depots.
Hand sanitizers are a key product and topic of interest during the COVID-19 outbreak, and subsequent lockdown, in South Africa and all over the world. This article by Hahn & Hahn Attorneys uncovers efficacy and legal technicalities around local hand-sanitizing products.
In the SA wine business, staying positive against the odds is nothing new. Yet, even for the most optimistic, the news of a lockdown at the end of March 2020 hit like one too many glasses of plonk.
South Africa’s liquor industry, particularly craft distillers and brewers, have been hard hit by the protracted lockdown and ban on the sale of alcohol, with fears that many may not be able to survive.
Several weeks into lockdown South Africans are reconnecting with their kitchens. But it’s not demand for humble ingredients such as potatoes, garlic or onions that is rising exponentially, but rather pineapples.
Taverns and shebeens have dropped threatened court action for now. Here is an extract from a brilliant article in Daily Maverick, on "Prohibition lockdown goes rogue".... [The rank collective stupidity of the ANC and some of its advisors beggars belief as SA heads to economic suicide. Ed]
In this time of COVID-19 lockdown and uncertainty, don't let bottled water myths add to anxiety, advises the South African National Bottled Water Association (SANBWA).
Leading food safety consultancy, Entecom, has compiled a COVID-19 support pack to help you with the development of a mitigation plan for your company.
Winemakers in South Africa are gearing up for an “exceptional” 2020 vintage, despite the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Leading SA drinks group Distell plans to consolidate its “core wine brands” and sell some of its “ultra-premium assets”.
There's no keeping talented entrepreneurs down! The team who created Frankie’s Olde Style Soda are now gin makers extraordinaire - and recently won a global award after but a short time in the game.
Lockdown regulations are likely to maim the local wine industry and will have a severe impact beyond the next few weeks, says wine producers body, Vinpro.