24 Mar SA alcohol industry steps forward to alleviate the hand sanitiser shortage
The alcohol industry has mobilised to save South Africa from the persistent shortage of hand sanitiser, reports CapeTalk radio.
02 Mar Distell shakes things with another new Savanna cider flavour
Distell's has just dropped a "Jean-ius!" new Savanna cider flavour on the market, adding more options to its ever-growing drinks portfolio.
01 Mar Windhoek Non-Alcoholic débuts – but not yet in SA
News just to light, is that Namibia Breweries (NBL) has introduced Windhoek Non-Alcoholic to its premium Windhoek range.
01 Mar Unwrapping SA’s craft gin craze
SA's craft gin craze is everywhere as hobbyists turn their garage and stoep ventures into profitable businesses. But who’s really crafting fine gins, and who is hoodwinking with flavoured vodkas?
16 Feb New SA oat milk brand ticks all the on-trend buttons
Well-known, Capetonian brand-builder, Rui Esteves [from Brewers & Union] fame, has launched a new oat milk, OKJA Oat M*lk - in a funky, stylish way that taps deeply into the plant-based trend trajectory.
06 Feb Chill Beverages’ CEO bows out
Long4Life, Brian Joffe’s investment group, has announced the resignation of its CEO of its Chill Beverages subsidiary, Grant Hobbs, amid a shakeup in its beverages division.
03 Feb New SA law: 0% blood-alcohol limit for drivers
South Africa's strict new drunk driving laws may be in effect from as soon as June 2020, including a zero-tolerance 0% legal blood-alcohol limit, and far harsher punishments for those found guilty.
27 Jan New canning line for Twizza
Twizza, the soft drinks company based in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, has commissioned a state-of-the-art production canning line to package its popular Clark & Sons mixer range - and offer contract packing.
25 Jan New survey shows majority of South Africans apathetic to recycling
Data from a new survey tapping into the public’s attitudes towards recycling has revealed that the majority of working and middle-class South Africans simply find recycling too much effort.
24 Jan 2020: SA wine industry shifting gears
The SA wine industry is entering a new phase of repositioning, consolidation and reinvestment. Although challenges such as climate change, shifts in production and demand and financial pressures are expected to continue into 2020, the industry is becoming more streamlined, focused and adaptable, reports Vinpro MD, Rico Basson.
13 Jan Four SA wine trends to look out for in 2020
As we start another year (yup, when did that happen?!), it's time to reflect on the current trends within the wine industry. From both a micro and macro perspective, times are certainly a-changin'.
08 Jan Move over Elon, these South Africans are the top US entrepreneurs!
While Elon Musk may be South Africa’s highest profile business export, even after the recent surge in the Tesla share price, he certainly isn’t the most successful. Not by a long way.
10 Dec Makeover for Woodlands ESL milk
First Choice Fresh Extended Shelf Life (ESL) milk, manufactured by Woodlands Dairy, one of the largest manufacturers of UHT milk in South Africa, has launched new packaging this month.
07 Dec Ricoffy moves into RTD format
In time for summer, Nestlé South Africa has launched a new Ricoffy n’ICE iced coffee range in South Africa.
20 Nov Yogi Sip launches new Kultür range designed for the new generation
Yogi Sip has been a staple of South African culture for 25 years. However, for the children who grew up with the iconic drinking yoghurt, Yogi Sip was yet another element of their youth they were at risk of out-growing. Until now!
20 Nov Fitch & Leedes goes coral with new avant-garde Grapefruit Tonic
Chill Beverages International is right on trend making coral, the 2019 Pantone colour of the year, the go-to shade this summer with new Fitch & Leedes Grapefruit Tonic.
20 Nov Gold Pack Awards 2019 – Fairview triumphs!
The Institute of Packaging SA's Gold Pack Awards are the showcase for the local packaging industry - here is news of the 2019 beverage winners, with Fairview Wines's novel rendition of bag-in-box wine taking the top prize for converter, Shave & Gibson.
02 Nov Well-known SA wine company in business rescue
The 74-year old Simonsvlei wine company, situated on the R101 near Paarl, has applied for business rescue.
02 Nov Starbucks SA sold as Taste Holdings exits foodbev business
Taste Holdings announced on Friday Nov 1 that it is selling its Starbucks franchise business in South Africa for R7m.
01 Nov SA’s gloom puts breaks even on booze spending
Investing in booze producers was always a sure-fire way to make a decent return. People drink when they’re happy, and they drink more when they’re sad. But South Africa’s business cycle has been so negative for so long, even booze producers are struggling.