13 Feb Annual SAAFFI seminar – a must-do for anyone working with flavours!
The count-down has started to the 21st annual SAAFFI seminar - and it is once again a LIVE EVENT!
13 Feb Cape bubbly gets repositioned as Cap Classique
We might have been bit slow off the blocks, but DRINKStuff SA has only recently become aware of this important wine marketing news, thanks to a recent article in the Mail & Guardian.
12 Feb Same-Same but different – new alc-free Savanna
Distell is tapping further into the no-low trend with its new Savanna 0.0. Launched with the same crisp, dry taste but less than 0.05% ABV, it is "officially the driest alcohol-free drink around".
03 Feb NoMU taps into less sugar trend with new chocmilk
NoMU has to be one of your editor's favourite brands - always agile, always on-trend, always offering class and quality! Latest in its line-up is NOMU ‘REDUCED SUGAR’ Chocmilk.
03 Feb Lekka local new whisky aperitifs
The rules governing the labelling of whisky are strict - and a limitation on creative distillers who're eager to disrupt and vitalise this traditional spirits category.
23 Jan SANBWA questions dodgy water brands story
The accuracy – and therefore validity – of the ‘Tests find toxic bottled water in Pretoria’ research has been questioned by a respected hydrogeologist and author after the South African National Bottled Water Association (SANBWA) had promised the media and consumers that it would investigate.
23 Jan Woodlands Dairy launches new dairy alternative brand
One of the largest dairy manufacturers in South Africa, Woodlands Dairy, has launched into the dairy alternative category with their oat drink range, Harvest. The launch comes as demand in dairy alternatives continues to grow both locally and abroad.
22 Jan New boss for Coca-Cola’s Africa business
The Coca-Cola Company has appointed Luisa Ortega as president of its Africa operating unit, overseeing markets across the continent.
11 Dec Fly-by-night bottled water brands hit the headlines
‘Be wary of fly-by-night bottled water brands’ is the main take out from an article published last week on Business Insider SA. The South African National Bottled Water Association has put out this response...
09 Dec Nuy adds creative rosé to its portfolio
Nuy Wynkelder has added a new wine to their Mastery series at the request of Nuy wine enthusiasts. Not only is this Nuy's first rosé ever, but the wine also has the unusual name "Piekfyn."
05 Dec Afriplex launches new “mover ‘n shaker” foodbev business strategy
Paarl-based Afriplex is positioning to be a catalyst for foodbev innovation; a mover and shaker in helping producers realise their ambitions in leveraging today's key trends.
01 Dec SANBWA points out drawbacks of popular alternatives to PET bottles
The South African National Bottled Water Association (SANBWA) has compiled a fact sheet outlining the drawbacks of the packaging solutions being presented as alternatives to PET bottles.
30 Nov Gold Pack Awards 2022
The Gold Pack Awards are regarded as the "Packaging Oscars" in South Africa, recognising excellence in local design, execution and functionality. Check out the beverage winners here...
30 Nov Jacobs joins the barista fiesta!
Barista-style coffee made in the comfort of home is a trend that's on an ever-upward trajectory. Latest to join the party is JDE's Jacobs, with its Jacobs Barista Edition capsules now available in SA.
28 Nov Franschhoek’s Wildeberg wins coveted ‘Winery of the Year’ in Winemag’s 2022 awards
Following a review of a total of 590 wines in its various Prescient reports over the course of 2022, Wine Magazine has found Wildeberg to be the most successful.
20 Nov BOS tea gets sparkling
South African Rooibos brand, BOS, plans to shake up the carbonated drinks category with its new range of sparkling iced teas...
16 Nov Diageo introduces two new refreshing flavours to its Gordon’s Gin range
Diageo is expanding its Gordons portfolio in South Africa in time for summer, thanks to the introduction of new Gordon’s Pink Berry flavour and Sunset Orange flavour.
16 Nov Pepsi Max proves its taste mettle with South Africans
A significant majority of participants who recently undertook the international Pepsi MAX Taste Challenge in four major metros preferred the taste of Pepsi MAX.
09 Nov Loxtonia launches two all-natural LITE 100% apple ciders
Loxtonia, the range of 100% pure apple ciders from the Ceres Valley, has launched two LITE versions of its most popular ciders – Crispy Apple and Blush – in pace with the ever-growing trend towards no-low alcohol lifestyle alternatives.
31 Oct Better and better for Pura
South Africa's ambitious Pura Beverages, the maker of Pura Soda and Pura Kids, has secured a national distribution deal with Aldi in the United States.