South Africa, the most obese country in sub-Saharan Africa, could reduce the number of its overweight citizens by 220 000 should it institute a 20% tax on sugar-sweetened beverages. This is according to new research in the peer-reviewed, online journal Plos One published by the Public...
Brandy drinkers who consider themselves connoisseurs will have something to cheer about, as new rules may mean even better top-notch South African premium brandy.
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Showcasing the latest products from the packaging, food processing, plastics, printing and labelling industries, Propak Cape looks set to be bigger and better than ever, and promises to give visitors a chance to view the best and latest technology, products and services from these innovative...
This is an intriguing question, one begged by news that PepsiCo has appointed Bruno Thévenin to the newly-created post of general manager of Western Europe & South Africa (WESA) for its Tropicana fruit juice brand.
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Alcohol beverage company, brandhouse, has added to the lite beer category with the launch of Amstel Lite, available from 1 August 2014.
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A takeover of Bowler Metcalf's beverages business by Clover Industries would "make strategic sense" for the companies, analysts say. Both companies have issued cautionary announcements of negotiations — though neither has revealed with whom.
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SA National Bottled Water Association (SANBWA) chairman, John Weaver, is used to being in the firing line when people talk water and water scarcity in this, a water-scarce country. He maintains this is because they don't understand the total quantity of water used by the...
Rooibos tea, one of South Africa's most famous exports, has been granted long-awaited geographical indication (GI) status in the EU. This new partnership agreement between southern African nations and the EU is also good news for sugar and wine exports.
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Meet Apiwe Nxusani of Beerhogs and Ndumiso Madlala of Soweto Gold, two young, black South African beermakers who are helping to shape this country's burgeoning craft beer market.
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Van Loveren, the family-owned wine Bonnievale producer behind the popular Four Cousins brand, is entering the ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages market with its latest innovation – the new fruity, wine-based Four Cousins FIVER range. At its heart, the new range contains the popular Four Cousins wine,...
Good Night relaxation beverage, specifically developed to help relieve feelings of stress and support overall quality of sleep, has been launched in South Africa.
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Taking place at the Gallagher Convention Centre, in conjunction with the Africa Big Seven expo, on June 24, the DRINK TECH AFRICA CONFERENCE will be putting the spotlight on the beverage & liquid food manufacturing and marketing in Africa. Here are the program details for...
Dovetailing the global trends of health and tea with the consumer need for style and innovation, homegrown Red Espresso has been blazing a trail in the global beverage world. Now, a move to new eco-friendly ‘Redquarters’ signifies not only the company’s expansion but, it says,...
Continuing on a path of innovation, SAB has brought to market its first nitrogenated draught in a can – Castle Milk Stout Ultra Smooth.
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As many will already know, the draft Phase 2 of SA's labelling and advertising regulations descended from government printer cyberspace on May 29 in the form of R429. What's up now?
Nigel Sunley, one of SA's foremost labelling and regulatory experts, offers cogent insights and...
Big Easy Iced Tea & Lemonade, South Africa’s first range of sparkling iced tea, has just been launched as a joint venture with golfing giant Ernie Els by Chill Beverages International. [Click pic to enlarge]
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Michael Jordaan (46), venture capitalist and former CEO of First National Bank (FNB), has been appointed chairman of Wines of South Africa (WOSA). Hailed as one of South Africa's most visionary and progressive business leaders, the one-time CNBC Africa Business Leader of the Year for...
British 'Virgin' billionaire, Sir Richard Branson, is making a foray into South African wine making with the purchase of the Franschhoek wine farm Mont Rochelle Hotel & Mountain Vineyards.
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Amarula, a local premium brand that's now a global sensation, celebrates its 25th birthday this year. Fitting for this milestone, Distell has launched Amarula Gold, a super-smooth, sophisticated premium spirit with a bold new taste.
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Rabobank has published a new report on the global wine industry, looking at issues of supply, demand and pricing in key markets worldwide, particularly South Africa. It notes that both bulk and bottled wine exports from South Africa enjoyed strong growth in 2013.
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