Fromageries Bel is adding variety to The Laughing Cow cheese range with the introduction of new ham-flavoured wedges, an extension to their core wedges range currently available in plain and light. 31 May 2010
NEW YORK, US: Apple's iPad finally goes on sale outside the United States this week after heavy US demand for the multi-media gadget forced a one-month delay of its international release. 27 May 2010
Vuva Tchunas is a conversion of the traditional vuvuzela sound, commonly used at football matches to ignite renewed support from soccer fans for their favourite teams on the field, into musical notation on the CD, 'Vuva Tchunas'. 27 May 2010
The Fan Can high-quality sports jigsaw puzzle range has launched in South Africa and for the first time fans can take their favourite sports teams and personalities home in a can. The oversized can with its jigsaw puzzle is ideal for sports fans, enthusiasts and collectors. 25 May 2010
Aquafresh is launching the Interdental Buzz, a power toothbrush inspired by dental floss and combined with the gentle but effective vibration action of a battery-operated brush. 24 May 2010
Stefanie Payendee, a 27-year-old from Johannesburg, has won the 2010 Elle New Talent Make-Up Artist Search. The competition was held in partnership with international make-up brand, Max Factor, and the winner was selected at the glitzy final event, which took place at The Runway in Cape Town on the Thursday, 13 May 2010. 21 May 2010
Currently available in 43 countries and one of the biggest South African wine brands in Canada and Australia, Obikwa wines have launched two new single varietal wines in the home market. 21 May 2010
The Decanter Award results, announced Tuesday, 18 May 2010, at the London International Wine fair saw South Africa gain nine trophies, 15 gold, 62 silver, and over 170 bronze medals. 20 May 2010
SAP Quality Awards, announced at its Sapphire event in Frankfurt, on 17-19 May 2010 have awarded Engen Petroleum, the African energy group, a silver in the new business application category for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). 20 May 2010
The 2010 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show announced its winners yesterday, Monday 17 May 2010; awarding Eagles' Nest Shiraz 2008 as the Best Red Wine overall and Flagstone Word of Mouth 2008 as the Best White Wine overall, while Tokara celebrated the 10th anniversary of its first bottling by winning the Fairbairn Capital Trophy for the Most Successful Producer. 18 May 2010
Wine Magazine, which judges the different sub-categories of port according to the guidelines laid down by the South African Port Producers' Association, has awarded Boets Nel of De Krans a 5-Star rating for his Cape Tawny Port at a recent tasting. 17 May 2010
At the grand finale of the Cointreau Face of News Cafe (FONC), hosted at the newly refurbished Sandton store on Saturday 8 May 2010, 21-year-old Monique Buitendag is the new FONC for 2010. First and second runner-up spots went to Bokang Montjane and Rovika Poole, respectively. All three will be granted automatic entry to the Miss SA 2010 interview process. 17 May 2010
"Purity Mama is especially for pregnant women who would like to lead a healthy lifestyle while taking care of their wellbeing and that of their unborn babies," comments Allison Bergh, brand manager for Purity on its launch of the Purity Mama range. 13 May 2010
SAB has invested an estimated R170-million around the World Cup in infrastructure in South Africa's townships, Castle Lager campaigns and marketing to support the event. 12 May 2010
Boschendal brought home the only two gold medals for South African wine from the Monde Selection International Wine Competition 2010 held in Brussels recently, for its Grande Cuvée Brut 2006 and the 2009 Chenin Blanc. 12 May 2010
Morgenster Wine and Olive Estate has released its 2006 Morgenster Bordeaux blend, with a 5-star John Platter award, and the second Bordeaux label, Lourens River Valley 2006. 10 May 2010
Having won a gold and silver medal at 2009's local FTASA (Flexographic Technical Association of South Africa) Awards, Nampak has added a Gold and Bronze Award for its Imana Chicken Noodle soup and Cream of vegetable soup packs respectively at the FTA (Flexographic Technical Association) International Awards ceremony in Las Vegas on 2 May 2010. 7 May 2010
Kleenex is launching its new anti-viral tissues just in time for winter and the inevitable cold and flu viruses that come with it. 6 May 2010
Affinity Publishing has undertaken to establish the Museum of Branding, Advertising and Packaging and get it functioning on a commercial basis before converting it to not-for-profit organisation. Currently it is showing on the free-to-view website, advertising examples of pharmaceutical products from the late 1800s and early 1900s, which extol the virtues of opium and cocaine. 6 May 2010
The Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2010 awards included over 6 000 wines from four continents. South African wines won 25 of the 604 gold awards and two of the 60 great golds, with Spier being the top performer in the country and third top performer in the world by winning five gold medals and one great gold. 6 May 2010
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