09 May Rooibos latte debuts across UK Starbucks stores
Rooibos has earned another global stripe this past month when the world’s biggest coffee shop chain, Starbucks, introduced Rooibos Lattes as part of its new spring menu in the UK.
25 Apr Hostex 2018: returns this month for another great showcase of food service excellence
Taking place at Gallagher Convention Centre from May 6 to 8, 2018, the Hostex expo, incorporating Food & Hospitality Africa and IFEA, is set to deliver plenty of innovation and inspiration for the retail, hospitality and food service sectors.
25 Apr Consol cans planned R3bn relisting on JSE
SA's leading glass bottle maker, Consol, has pulled a planned R3-billion Johannesburg stock market re-flotation today, citing challenging market conditions.
19 Apr Study sheds light on SA consumers’ attitudes towards wine
South African wine consumers share similar perceptions about wine across different ethnic groups. This is according to research by Dr Carla Weightman that focuses on the perceptions of local consumers towards wine.
12 Apr Bowler says bye to SoftBev
Plastics packaging specialist, Bowler Metcalf, has finalised the much-anticipated sale of its 41.38% stake in SoftBev, which bottles niche soft-drink brands like Jive and Pepsi.
04 Apr South African whisky and its distiller named world’s best
Congratulations are due South Africa’s Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky – and Andy Watts – for winning two major awards at the prestigious World Whiskies Awards in London!
04 Apr BOS aims to make it big in America
After several fits and starts, are US consumers finally ready to fully embrace ready-to-drink rooibos tea? That’s the question facing South African tea brand BOS as it rolls out its line of iced rooibos teas in the States, which began last month when it launched at Sprouts locations nationwide.
03 Apr SA’s bag-in-box wine consumption on the rise
Distell reports robust growth of its bag-in-box wines as SA consumers adapt to challenging economic times....
03 Apr Cape Town’s drought puts pressure on PET bottle recycling
PETCO reports that as demand for plastic bottles is at an all-time high in the Western Cape region due to the drought, the local recycling capacity in the province is at maximum production and has been unable to process the additional influx of bottles. Business has come to the rescue...
03 Apr Nampak looking to sell its glass division
A recovery in SA consumer confidence this year is expected to result in more spending. That means more packaged goods are likely to be bought - which is good for the companies like Nampak, who says it expects increased demand for packaging to drive growth in volumes and its overall performance this year.
03 Apr The Duchess: the hit success that is SA’s virgin G&T
South Africans may be very fond of alcohol, but this hasn’t stopped entrepreneurs from looking for alternatives. Enter The Duchess, a brand that is described as the world’s first non-alcoholic and sugar-free gin and tonic (G&T). The SA-crafted drink has sold 500,000 bottles in the less than two years since it was created.
03 Apr SA’s new sugar/health tax now reality
Over the Easter weekend, South Africa became the first African country to impose an excise tax on sugary drinks, a move that has been welcomed by health experts but condemned as "nanny-ish" by free marketeers. HEALTH-E’s Kerry Cullinan reports.
27 Mar New Fitch & Leedes Craft Cola
Chill Beverages International has extended its Fitch & Leedes range of mixers with the launch of a new Craft Cola.
21 Mar Rating SA’s most popular takeout coffees — and the winner is clear
Business Insider is the largest business news site in the US and one of the fastest-growing news brands in the world, with 14 international editions. A South African edition, in conjunction with Media24, was launched in February. Among its first reports is that of a tasting competition to find the best of SA's favourite takeaway cappuccinos.
21 Mar ‘Pinotage is capable of greatness’
South African winemaker, Anthony Hamilton Russell, is on a mission to change the world’s perception of oft-maligned Pinotage; a grape he believes is “capable of greatness”.
19 Mar Africa: Beer’s final frontier
Global brewers are salivating over the growth prospects of the African continent....
15 Mar Instant coffee wars in SA
South Africa’s market for instant coffee is in the throes of a war for market share – which is lowering prices for consumers.
26 Feb Distell toasts giddy gin, brandy and Bernini sales
Tipplers across the globe have been turning to gin and South Africa is no exception, with craft distilleries popping up all over. This trend has benefitted wine and spirits group Distell, which sold 21% more gin in the first half of its financial year.
26 Feb Cape Town distillery Pienaar & Son launches new ‘Drought Edition’ gin
At a time when Cape Town is suffering a major water crisis one local business is doing it’s bit to reduce water consumption and reinforce the message that every drop counts.
23 Feb Chill Beverages launches Xcite Energy Cider
Xcite, a new guarana energy cider 'with attitude', has been launched by Chill Beverages International.