13 Feb Pernod Ricard fully acquires premium SA gin brand, Inverroche
This makes it the group’s first wholly owned African spirits brand.....
10 Feb DIARISE NOW! SAAFoST’s 2025 Congress
SAAFoST's biennial congress will be hosted by the Association's Northern Branch, with Pretoria's CSIR the venue again... a not-to-be-missed event for all beverage industrialists!
02 Feb Explore the future of packaging at Propak Africa!
Showcasing innovations across packaging, printing, plastics, food processing and labelling, South Africa's premier packaging expo, Propak Africa, will open its doors in just a few weeks....
16 Jan SA’s first vegan Marula-flavoured liqueur hits the shelves
Here's news of a new addition to Checkers' private label African Dew cream liqueur range...
07 Dec Beer packaging scoops top trophy at Gold Pack Awards 2024
Towards the end of 2024, the Institute of Packaging SA held its Gold Pack awards, the annual event showcasing SA's packaging excellence and innovation, with many laureates in the foodbev sectors.....
05 Dec Packaging innovations seal the deal in SA’s bottled water market
Globally and locally, the bottled water market has seen significant innovation in packaging designs, driven by consumer preferences for convenience, sustainability, and enhanced functionality....
04 Dec Teazy debuts into SA’s premium RTD market
South Africa’s alcoholic ready-to-drink (RTD) market has a new home-grown player... here comes Teazy...
03 Dec Refreshing summer sips with CarbSmart Sparkling
The Carbsmart brand continues to rollout into numerous foodbev categories, flourishing as consumer interest rises in better nutrition and sugar reduction....
13 Nov ALPLA opens state-of-the-art recycling plant in South Africa
New plant to supply up to 35,000 tonnes of recycled PET material per year from 2025....
12 Nov Propak Africa 2025: inspirational innovation & opportunity
Propak Africa 2025, a premier event in packaging, printing, food processing, plastics, and labelling, will be held from 11-14 March 2025 at Johannesburg’s Expo Centre....
06 Nov Switch Energy Drink now in glass bottles
Switch Energy Drink has announced the launch of a new premium 275ml glass bottle range....
31 Oct Woolies unveils exclusive premium canned wine range
As it did with its launch of upmarket boxed wine, wine-loving fans of sustainable packaging will approve of this development....
31 Oct The latest addition to the NOMU family: Pink Milk
This new addition to NOMU's inventory should please kids and parents alike...
31 Oct The amazing ‘Red Espresso’ journey
Some twenty years on, if ever there was a start-up success story, it has to be SA's Red Espresso that has transformed the world view of rooibos tea....
30 Oct Shaken & stirred: SA’s cocktail craze sets the bar for growth
Consumers are purchasing cocktails more frequently than last year, showcasing a significant growth opportunity for venues and suppliers....
15 Oct Inflation is impacting coffee prices & consumption in SA
Eighty20 has gathered valuable insights into South African coffee preferences across various demographics. From the convenience of instant coffee to the luxurious experience of artisan brews, coffee consumption is a universal pleasure.
15 Oct SA’s beverage sector: thirsty for growth and innovation
Brendan Grundlingh, Sector Head at CPG and Beverages at RMB, shares his perspectives on the state of play in SA's drinks industry....
13 Oct Rhodes Quality introduces new 100% fruit juice packaging
Maintaining the same quality, taste and goodness, the brand's 100% fruit juice now comes in a sleek, slim pack that is both convenient and visually attractive...
11 Oct Neat newcomer in the Savanna space
Savanna fans are in for a treat, with the launch of a new variant at the end of September....
29 Sep Extrupet’s fourth rPET plant will boost W Cape recycling
A new R300m processing facility - a first-of-its-kind technology for Africa - will add an extra 15,000 tonnes pa of food-grade recycled PET (rPET) output capacity.