Fast moving consumer goods company Tiger Brands, which last week said it would continue to be on the lookout for possible acquisitions, said on Friday, 22 May 2009, that it had bought Crosse & Blackwell from Nestlé for an undisclosed amount. 26 May 2009
Food and beverage group Pioneer Foods on Monday, 25 May 2009, reported interim diluted headline earnings per share for the six months ended March 2009 of 166.4 cents, up from 140.0 cents during the previous period. 25 May 2009
The world's second biggest brewer, SABMiller plc, on Wednesday, 20 May 2009, announced that Dr Dambisa Moyo has agreed to join the SABMiller board as an independent non-executive director. 22 May 2009
Kellogg's Corn Flakes has refreshed its image by upgrading the design of its packaging. The distinctive packaging will be available in-stores next month with the aim of making it contemporary, discernible on shelves and easy on the eye. 22 May 2009
Nokia said Tuesday, 19 May 2009, it will lay off 170 workers worldwide to further cut costs as the global downturn continues to weaken demand in the mobile phone industry. 21 May 2009
SHANGHAI: Coca-Cola launched a juice marketing offensive in China on Tuesday, 19 May 2009, making good on a vow to put more power behind its brands after Beijing shot down its purchase of a local juice maker. 20 May 2009
Global brewing giant SABMiller held its dividend in the year to March at US$0.58 despite global input cost pressures and foreign exchange movements. 18 May 2009
Sony reported its first annual net loss in 14 years and forecast a bigger loss this year, saying the pressure from sliding sales, competition in gadget prices and a strong yen was expected to continue. 15 May 2009
Perdeberg Winery trotted off with a total of 10 awards - one for every wine it entered - at the 2009 Decanter World Wine Awards, held in London on 12 May. 14 May 2009
McCain has launched its Chef's Solutions range - a gourmet vegetable selection to make life easier with a conveniently sliced and diced range of frozen ingredients. 14 May 2009
Ferrero, the global confectionery business which has just embarked on major expansion in South Africa, has been voted the 'Most Reputable Company in the World' in the 2009 Global Reputation Pulse conducted annually by the Reputation Institute. 12 May 2009
Moir's is launching two retro-inspired ranges of jellies and instant puddings, aimed at invoking fond memories of truly South African favourites just like Grandma used to make. 11 May 2009
Any woman who's ever looked at herself in the mirror and wished she could look slimmer instantly is about to have her wish granted. Woolworths is introducing a range of clothing and lingerie designed to take centimetres off those all-important areas of midriff, tummy, hips, thighs and derriere - instantly. 8 May 2009
Canderel is launching DélicéO, a low calorie taste sensation from France, to flavour and energize still water without the added sugar and carbohydrates. 7 May 2009
South African food group Tiger Brands said on Wednesday, 6 May 2009, that for the six months ended March 2009, it expects its headline earnings per share from continuing operations will reflect an improvement of between 5% and 9% compared to that achieved in the corresponding period of the previous financial year. 7 May 2009
Unlisted telecommunications and mobile operator Cell C says that its results for the past year confirm that the company's popularity amongst consumers is on the rise. 6 May 2009
WASHINGTON: US computer giant Hewlett-Packard and Canada's Research In Motion (RIM) announced an alliance on Monday, 4 May 2009, to provide applications and services for the popular Blackberry smartphone. 6 May 2009
Global brewing giant SABMiller plc subsidiary company Southern Sudan Beverages has begun production of Southern Sudan's first locally produced beer, White Bull Lager. 4 May 2009
Beauty product manufacturer L'Oréal is seeking to expand on its 100 years of business by entrenching its position in Africa, and designing products that will make African men and women feel beautiful, despite the global meltdown. 30 Apr 2009
LONDON: Reckitt Benckiser, the Anglo-Dutch household products group, said on Tuesday, 28 April 2009, that net profits surged 48% in the first three months of the year, helped by strong sales of cleaning goods. 30 Apr 2009
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