THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS: Dutch beer maker Heineken said today, 11 January 2010, it would acquire Mexico's Fomento Economico Mexicano (Femsa) brewery, valued at €5.3 billion (US$7.7 billion), through an all-share transaction. 11 Jan 2010
SA's largest food company, Tiger Brands, has budgeted R600m for capital expenditure locally and is planning to make further investments in the rest of Africa to add to operations in Cameroon and Kenya. 7 Jan 2010
The 2006 vintage of Eikendal's Classique has been released and it offers a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (70%), Cabernet Franc (15%) and, for the first time in many vintages, Merlot (15%) which adds abundant fruit layers and a feminine body to this winelands classic. 6 Jan 2010
One of South Africa's leading street style footwear brands, Bronx, has launched an extensive transit media campaign to advertise two of the brand's iconic styles, the Hunter boot and the Old Town boat shoe. 6 Jan 2010
Pernod Ricard's Jameson Gold Reserve will be sponsorsing the style lounge and hospitality section at Kurland, in Plettenberg Bay, on 29 December 2009, where South Africa and England will thrash it out on the polo playing fields. 14 Dec 2009
LONDON, UK: British confectionary group Cadbury today, Monday 14 December 2009, rejected a takeover bid from US giant Kraft Foods, describing the offer as insufficient. 14 Dec 2009
The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC), which took place late last month at the City of London Guildhall, saw Chivas Brothers win the trophy for Worldwide Distiller of the Year. 11 Dec 2009
Hello Kitty, who first hit the world in 1974, will be celebrating her birthday in South Africa alongside another icon, the teddy bear, at Build-A-Bear Workshop outlets in malls across the country. 11 Dec 2009
Werda has launched its To Go range, offering single serving salads with added benefits as they are ready-to-eat, cholesterol free and fat free. The product does not need refrigeration, which is perfect when for work. They are great for vegetarians and three of the variants are low in GI. Consumers simply snip and open the variant of their choice. 10 Dec 2009
The Star reader's choice has selected Jack's Paint & Hardware as the best paint store for the 5th year, proof of the brand's dedication to customer service. 9 Dec 2009
Five Roses, which has been blending premium teas for over 140 years, has entrusted the task to only six Tea Masters. The sixth and current Tea Master, Dinesh Wijeyawardana from Sri Lanka, has created the Select African Blend specifically for South African tea drinkers, who prefer strong, robust tea. 9 Dec 2009
The 2009 Sauvignon Blanc released from the Plaisir de Merle cellar is now available. 9 Dec 2009
Global brewing giant SABMiller Plc on Tuesday, 8 December 2009, announced the detailed terms of its proposed broad-based black economic empowerment transaction in South Africa. 8 Dec 2009
Play and Learn is a newly released educational trump card game that encourages players to become experts on 40 of the more common larger land mammals most likely to be encountered during a visit to a game park in Southern Africa. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). 3 Dec 2009
Established in Italy in 1945, Elchim Hairdryers are reputed to have been the first blow stylers manufactured exclusively for the professional hairdressing industry and now Elchim South Africa, is introducing the superior product range to South Africa. 1 Dec 2009
Rickety Bridge has released an inaugural 2008 Foundation Stone Shiraz-Mourvèdre-Grenache blend. This unique blend of exquisitely interwoven varietals mimics the style of wine made in France's renowned Rhône Valley, attaining a four-star rating in the 2010 John Platter Wine Guide. 26 Nov 2009
Tiger Brands, SA's largest food company, yesterday, 24 November 2009, said profit for the year to September rose 8% to R2,5bn, as people switched to maize from more expensive staples such as rice, and commodity prices fell from the high prices seen the year before. 25 Nov 2009
To celebrate its decade of winemaking, Groote Post, a Cape West Coast wine farm near Darling, is releasing four new wines. Winemaker, Lukas Wentzel says of the 2009 harvest, “This vintage has produced some of the best white wines we've ever made and the reds are showing very nicely too.” 25 Nov 2009
BERLIN, GERMANY: With the crunch climate change summit in Copenhagen fast approaching, even McDonald's has decided to go green, at least with its logo, a senior executive said on Monday, 23 November 2009. 24 Nov 2009
The South African Breweries Limited, SABMiller plc's local operation, on Thursday, 19 November 2009, announced a solid performance with a volume trend in line with expectations for the first half of the financial year. 20 Nov 2009
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