SA Food Review

Beverage industry

30 Nov 2017

2018 Platter’s five-star award for Muratie Ansela van de Caab 2013

In the words of Rijk Melck, custodian of the historic Muratie Estate: ‘I must say it was great pride, deep gratitude and warm memories that put a big smile on my face when we were honoured with a 2018 Platter’s five-star award for our flagship Bordeaux-style blend, Ansela van de Caab 2013. For us at...
23 Nov 2017

Exquisite new Nicolas Feuillatte Champagnes for the festive season

Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne, the number one selling Champagne in France and the third biggest-selling Champagne brand in the world, have released five new limited edition exquisitely showcased Champagnes for the festive season. Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Réserve – elegantly presented in a snow-white tin This Champagne is a blend of 20 per cent Chardonnay for elegance...
09 Nov 2017

Introducing Bollinger Rosé vintage 2006

Bollinger Rosé 2006 is the very first limited edition vintage that Champagne Bollinger exclusively dedicated to a rosé, inspired by the excellent 2006 vintage. A blend of Pinot Noir (72 per cent), Chardonnay (28 per cent); nine of the very best Grands and Premiers Crus were selected to blend a unique cuvée. More than 10...
09 Nov 2017

Badsberg bottles their General

Badsberg Wine Cellar, situated outside Rawsonville in the Breedekloof Wine District in the Western Cape, won the General Smuts Trophy during 2016’s South African Young Wine Show for their 2016 Badsberg Pinotage. After six months of aging in French oak barrels, the wine is now available.
24 Oct 2017

Chivas welcomes aboard three South African luminaries as brand partners

Three of South Africa’s most recognisable names- Lucas Radebe, Nhlanhla Nciza and Laduma Ngxokolo – have joined Chivas Regal as brand partners.
06 Oct 2017

Driving multi-sensory and nutritional excellence

In line with Doehler’s company motto “We bring ideas to life” the company will present pioneering products and product applications for the food and beverage industry at the Anuga trade fair in Cologne from 7 to 11 October 2017. The focus this year is on innovative solutions, which reflect the core topics of naturalness, plant-based...
06 Oct 2017

Chinese spirits industry hits a high

The rise of a drinking culture at Chinese social gatherings, along with increased disposable income among younger consumers, are set to drive the Chinese spirits market through a CAGR of 15 per cent over 2016 to 2021, says GlobalData, a recognised leader in business intelligence and analytics.
21 Sep 2017

Partnership increases research into beer ingredients

Agronomists and food scientists of Stellenbosch University have partnered with the multinational beverage and brewing company Anheuser-Busch InBev. The R6 million funding received will allow them to tackle specific issues over the next three years related to the production of barley. It will also include crops such as cassava and sorghum that is often used...
13 Sep 2017

Designed with yoghurt drinks in mind

Close collaboration between Sidel’s packaging team, and Yili’s Liquid Milk Division has seen the creation of a PET bottle for the company’s new Changyi brand.
04 Sep 2017

Long4Life acquires Inhle Beverages

Long4Life has concluded a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire 100 per cent of Inhle Beverages (Inhle), subject to the completion of a due diligence and obtaining certain regulatory, including Competition Commission, approvals.

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