11 Jun SAB introduces Castle Milk Stout Ultra Smooth
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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05 Jun Phase 2 labelling regulations – showing potential but quite a few rough edges!
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...
22 May Ernie Els in new sparkling soft drink venture
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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15 May Top businessman to head WOSA
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...
24 Apr Richard Branson buys premium SA wine estate
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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24 Apr Introducing new Amarula Gold!
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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21 Apr SA’s wine industry enjoys sparkling exports in 2013
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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21 Apr Absolut limited edition in celebration of SA’s 20 years of democracy
When it comes to creative expression, no brand quite does it like Absolut Vodka. For decades the brand has had its finger on the pulse of contemporary culture, pushing boundaries and recognising milestones in unique and inspired manners. Its latest example is the launch of...
11 Apr Food and beverage buyers from Africa target Africa’s Big Seven Expo
For more than a decade, Africa’s Big Seven (AB7,) a food and beverage trade show in Africa, has provided a networking platform and product showcase for producers, manufacturers and suppliers to penetrate lucrative African markets. AB7 2014 takes place from 22 – 24 June at...
10 Apr Apple at the eye of Distell
Both the wine and brandy markets have been very tough in recent years, which then beg the question of how Stellenbosch-based liquor conglomerate, Distell, has managed find such consistent profits?
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08 Apr SABMiller chairman Norman Adami to retire
Marking the end of a 35-year tenure at the world’s second-largest brewer, SABMiller, Norman Adami will stand down as chairman of the group’s SA operations when he retires in July, the company has announced. He will be succeeded by the MD of the group’s SA...
28 Mar Hansa unveils new look
South African Breweries (SAB) has given its Hansa Pilsener brand a packaging make-over, in celebration of 20 years of freedom in South Africa. [Click pic to enlarge]
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27 Mar Clover and Futurelife will jointly launch functional beverage
Clover has entered into a joint venture with Durban's fast-track functional food company, Futurelife, to launch a new range of functional food products, kicking off with a ready-to-drink version of Futurelife’s low GI cereal product
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13 Feb Mission to promote SA packaging design and supply
Paul Raphaely, co-founder of chic foodie company, NoMU, is putting some of his boundless creative energies into a new mission: promoting SA's packaging design and supply sectors. His vehicle, which includes a website and portal, has the funky name of The Lucky Budgie...
06 Feb SA’s Dept of Health ponders a sugar tax
SA's Department of Health is giving consideration to a "sugar tax" to encourage South Africans to consume less of the sweet stuff, according to head of non-communicable diseases, Prof Melvyn Freeman.
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06 Feb Ten tips to tasting beer like a pro
There is no denying South Africa’s long love affair with beer. With well over 100 different kinds added to the national beer menu in recent years, beer lovers have plenty more reasons to toast. But even with their growing popularity, choosing any of the many...
23 Jan Tapiocoa tea bubbles up on Jo’burg
Jo'burg has a new and its first bubble tea franchise called 'Happy.me' - recently founded by entrepreneur Jan Roode. "Happy.me is the next generation of beverages," he says.
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23 Jan food & drink technology Africa 2014 expo announces conference programme
The conference programme for food & drink technology Africa has been scheduled. The new event, organised by Messe München International and its subsidiary MMI South Africa, will premier in Johannesburg on March 18 and 19, 2014 at Gallagher Convention Centre.
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21 Jan BOS enters sports drink market with new BOS SPORT
Fast-track BOS Brands has entered the sports drink arena with the launch of rooibos-based BOS Sport. The product reinforces its philosophy of creating healthy, colourant free and preservative free beverages - using only natural flavours and premium ingredients. [Click pic to enlarge]
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20 Jan OPINION: Reflecting on a special CEO, Graham Mackay
Graham Mackay used to say his performance review as CEO of SABMiller was simple, and available for everyone to examine: the company's share price, which grew from R50 in early 2003, to R537 in early 2014. Journalist, David Williams, pays tribute.
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