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SAB cancels R5bn investment in South Africa due to alcohol ban The South African Breweries (SAB) says it has cancelled R2.5-billion of scheduled investments that were earmarked as part of its annual capital and infrastructure upgrade programme. These funds were previously scheduled as part of its...
Coca-Cola SA expands returnable PET bottle program Following a successful pilot project in the Eastern Cape, Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is expanding the roll-out of 2-litre returnable PET bottles across Northern Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga. “The consumer response to the new 2-litre returnable PET bottles...
Hunter’s enters non-alcoholic sector Making an appropriate debut in the time of SA’s mad Covid-19 prohibition, Distell has launched a non-alcoholic variant of its popular Hunter’s cider, the brand’s first new variant in three years. “As the biggest cider brand in South Africa, Hunter’s has been...
Symrise pursues white grapefruit in South Africa Symrise, one of the world’s biggest flavour houses, has partnered with South African white grapefruit supplier, Klaus Böcker in the heart of KZN’s citrus region, in pursuit of valuable citrus ingredients. The German company has installed its patented SymTrap...
Coca-Cola’s Covid-created quarterly sales slump Coca-Cola has suffered its biggest drop in quarterly sales in at least 25 years, in stark contrast to a resilient performance from rival PepsiCo and raising questions about the beverage company’s defensive qualities. [A challenge to say this headline quickly! Ed]...
Diageo to début Johnnie Walker in innovative paper-based bottle British beverage giant, Diageo, will launch its Johnnie Walker Scotch whisky in a 100% plastic-free, paper-based bottle, as part of its sustainability efforts. The new sustainable bottle, which is completely made from sustainably-sourced wood, is a result...
SA’s liquor losses make for a very sobering situation South Africa’s entry into an era of liquor prohibition saw a loss of R20bn in alcohol sales, equating to R304m per day, during the first nine weeks of lockdown. With a second embargo now in place, the...
FUTURELIFE launches High Protein Shake in novel dual pouch FUTURELIFE, a leading functional foodbev brand in SA, has launched High Protein Shake, supplied in a novel dual pack that transforms into a ready-to-drink. Small enough to fit into lunch boxes and handbags, FUTURELIFE’s High Protein Shake...
Energy drinks on the rise in South Africa – insights from Kerry Ingredients Today’s consumer expects more from their beverage. No longer can a drink just be a thirst quencher or a quick pick-me-up. Hot tea should deliver relaxing effects while fruit juices should have an...
Waitrose UK supports South African wine industry – and other prohibition news To help support the struggling South African wine industry, Waitrose has launched a curated case of wines with a 25% discount for its customers for a limited time. Launched on Waitrose Cellar on 29...
Alcohol ban: South Africa needs to act smarter In a News24 article Alan Winde, premier of the Western Cape, draws on provincial research that illustrates the heavy burden of alcohol-related trauma on hospitals, but argues that a long-term ban on alcohol is a blunt instrument that will not solve...