SA Food Review

Beverage industry

11 Feb 2019

American whiskey imports continue upward trend

Imports of American whiskeys to South Africa continued to climb in 2018, reports the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S.
25 Jan 2019

R6 billion in revenue lost due to illicit alcohol

The South African economy suffered a fiscal loss of R6.4 billion (US$492 million) in 2017 due to illicit alcohol activities, which generate annual revenue of R12.9 billion and go unregulated.
11 Jan 2019

Coca-Cola Africa pledges USD38 million to recycling industries across

At the Global Citizen 100 Mandela Festival on 2 December, the Coca-Cola system pledged USD38m (more than half a billion rand) over three years to stimulate recycling industries across southern and eastern Africa. The company also announced its new packaging innovation – a PET bottle made entirely out of previously used plastic.
14 Dec 2018

Reach for bottled water these holidays and recycle

In a few days, many South Africans will set off for their annual holiday. Sensible travellers will ensure their suitcases contain sunscreens and hats to protect them and their families from the summer sun, and water to slake their thirst and fend off dehydration.
21 Nov 2018

South Africa loses R6 billion plus in revenue to illicit alcohol trade

The South African economy suffered a fiscal loss of R6.4-billion (USD$492-million) in 2017 due to illicit alcohol activities, which generates annual revenue of R12.9bn and goes unregulated.
12 Nov 2018

SAB and AB INBEV support local retailer business growth

More than 500 liquor retailers, some struggling business owners, based in South Africa, Tanzania and Ghana, have completed an intensive AB InBev Retailer Development Programme (RDP) aimed at improving the chances of their business experiencing financial success in the mid-to long-term.
30 Oct 2018

Finalists announced for 2018 Diners Club Winemaker and Young Winemaker of the Year Awards

The finalists for the Diners Club Winemaker and Young Winemaker of the Year awards have been announced. Five winemakers have been shortlisted to compete for the prestigious Winemaker of the Year award, while six will vie for the Young Winemaker of the Year title.
15 Oct 2018

Cheers to summer – Flagstone Poetry Rose

The appeal for rosé continues to climb as high as the African sun and when summer hits, the first thing we do is check how much of the glorious stuff is in the fridge. Blushing little bottles of joy, beading with excitement and begging to be consumed. Rosé is that easy member of the party...
15 Oct 2018

Autograph Gin awarded the prestigious Top Scoring Craft Gin of 2018

Autograph Gin was awarded the prestigious Top Scoring Craft Gin of 2018 (Distillique Craft Gin Trophy) at the Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits awards.  Autograph scored 96 out of a possible 100 for its classic African Dry gin.
10 Sep 2018

How South Africans like their rooibos

Rooibos tea, which is enjoyed by millions of South Africans every day, has become an integral part of South Africans’ way of life and is considered by many as our national beverage.