With the galloping interest in functional drinks, Cape Town start-up, Brain Brew, has launched an on-trend new 'functional fungi' beverage - a mushroom-infused coffee blend aptly dubbed Brain Brew.
The (new, new, new, new) draft labelling regulations – what a whirlwind! FACTS SA lays out the differences between R146 and R3337 - a great guide to what every foodbev producer needs to know!
A new EU regulation (EC 2021/2117) has made it mandatory for wine product labels to include nutritional information and an ingredient list. What does this mean for SA wine producers?
Stellenbosch winemaker Journey's End has launched a pioneering range of wines in paperboard bottles in partnership with new wine brand Interpunkt.
Here are the long awaited Guidelines to R3337 - Draft Food Labelling Regulations! You will need to reference these to understand the draft regulations and when preparing your comments!
Heineken has launched its latest global beer innovation, Heineken Silver, lower in alcohol, in South Africa.
Red Espresso’s founders recognised the potential of the health and wellness market before it became a worldwide phenomenon. Today, the family-owned business is considered a global pioneer in healthy café culture. And more good things seem to be brewing...
The South African 100% pure juice market grew by 9.5% in the 12 months to the end of March 2023 and is now worth R7.9-billion in annual sales, according to new data analysis by NIQ.
The hit energy drink PRIME is now available locally at Checkers stores, and it's debut made a predictable teenage frenzy. This article unpacks the hype around a caffeine-loaded drink that has been criticised as unsuitable for teenagers.
Ornico, one of Africa’s leading media and advertising monitoring agencies has compiled a free-to-download report on the advertising trends in the South African Liquor industry.
HEINEKEN Beverages has announced a new member to the Klipdrift family - something a little extra to "elevate the ordinary and add more excitement".
Innovation is lifeblood in the beverage game - and now Rich Products has come up with a clever concept that is on-trend and will boost both customer interest and sales.
Heineken has unveiled the name of its majority-owned Southern Africa unit, which combines Distell and Namibia Breweries.
In what is becoming somewhat farcical, another corrected version of the new SA draft labelling regulations has been published: R3337.
Jack Black, one of SA's pioneering craft breweries, has just released its first limited-edition release of the year: the Fresh Hop IPA, brewed with whole-cone Southern Passion hops.
The worldwide hydration drink phenomenon, PRIME, will be widely available to local fans – at the supermarket price of only R39.99 – as Checkers has confirmed it is the official South African retail partner.
Pink is in, bubbles are in, low alc is in - which combine aptly in this new offering from Bonnievale Winery, The River Collection Rosé Moscato Perlé.
Returning to Cape Town in October, the highly successful Propak Cape trade exhibition is an excellent marketing opportunity for a multiplicity of suppliers to the foodbev industries.
Amstel Lager, the premium beer brand in the Heineken stable in SA, has announced the launch of its new packaging design - fom the first week of April, consumers can find Amstel in its contemporary new appearance.
International investors are pumping money into South Africa’s stressed winelands in a wave of acquisitions that’s sparking relief for the industry.