Bashew's, the Cape-based soft drinks company founded in 1899, celebrates the 40th anniversary of its returnable glass bottle, which is still delivered from door-to-door today in the famous wooden crates. 6 Sep 2010
Nashua Mobile has implemented a digital signature solution in partnership with Signatura, a specialist provider of solutions for secure paperless contracts. This will reportedly make it the first telecommunications service provider in South Africa to offer a completely paperless process for customers signing up for cellular contracts. 3 Sep 2010
For the first time Gewürztraminer, albeit only 2%, has been used to round off Nederburg's Ingenuity White. This gives the wine the faintest trace of sweetness and polishes the palate. 1 Sep 2010
The eight participating wine regions of Robertson, Worcester, Stellenbosch, Paarl, Oranje-Vaal, Olifants River, Swartland and the Little Karoo presented their offerings at the annual SA Young Wine Show, showcasing the coming season's potential. 1 Sep 2010
Bain's Cape Mountain Whisky is now available in 50ml packs, made from recyclable PET, and moulded in the distinctive square synonymous with the larger 750ml design. 1 Sep 2010
Nkunzi Unsgaard's Cherubs range recently launched its new-look packaging as well as product upgrades and range extensions. 31 Aug 2010
At the recent International Wine and Spirit Competition, Beefeater London Dry Gin, reportedly the only international gin still distilled in London, once again won a Gold Best in Class Medal for its Beefeater24. 31 Aug 2010
Upmarket retailer Woolworths on Thursday reported a 23% rise in full-year profits as less panicked customers found their way back into their stores. 30 Aug 2010
COLOGNE, GERMANY: On the eve of gamescom 2010, reputedly the world's largest consumer-oriented games showcase, Microsoft Corp. unveiled the newest addition to the Age of Empires franchise, Age of Empires Online. Microsoft also announced the development of Microsoft Flight, a new entry inspired by the best-selling Microsoft Flight Simulator franchise, and Fable. 30 Aug 2010
As part of the International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST) two-day congress in Cape Town (23-24 August 2010), the association bestowed its President's Award on Nestlé, in recognition of the company's efforts to advance global food science and technology for the benefit of everyone. 27 Aug 2010
Distell, the Stellenbosch-based producer of Nederburg wine, Van Ryn's brandy and Hunter's cider, is looking to expand production capacity outside SA to meet a growing African market, MD Jan Scannell said yesterday, 25 August 2010. 26 Aug 2010
The results of the Paarl and National Young Wine Show 2010, announced on 19 August 2010, saw Perdeberg Winery do well winning 5 gold, 14 silver and 10 bronze medals for its selected wines, out of 20 entries. It also won the Sarel Rossouw Trophy for the five highest scoring wines in the Paarl-region competition, the Champion Chenin Blanc, as well as Champion Other Wood Matured Red - for its Petit Verdot in the Paarl region's leg of the competition. 26 Aug 2010
SABMiller, the world's second-largest brewer by volume, can afford to hold out for a good price from Australia's Foster's beer operations. 25 Aug 2010
Elizabeth Anne's & Purity have launched a new range of Cocoa Butter fragranced variants for babies to help nourish and protect their dry skin. 24 Aug 2010
There are still six weeks left to submit your advertorial and editorial and feature your company in this bumper edition of Best of South Africa Vol 6 - the book for 2011 with a three-year lifespan. The book will be representing South Africa as part of a global series worldwide with strong links in Africa as the showpiece for other countries to follow. 24 Aug 2010
Barbie Fashionista, a new release, offers a doll with 12 articulation points that allows her to strike a pose and show off her stylish attitudes. She can bend her elbows, twist her wrists, bend at the waist and roll her head. A full range is available at selected retailers and toy stockists. 23 Aug 2010
Sofn'free, a company that deals with the manufacturing of ethnic hair care products, has launched products to reduce the effects of winter on hair. It suggests that winter may a time to repair and nurture hair. 23 Aug 2010
Blistex, America's premium lip care range, has launched new Five Star Lip Protection, an exclusive lip balm with five special ingredients to protect lips from all weather conditions - cold, heat, wind and sun - as well as from the drying effects of air conditioners indoors. 20 Aug 2010
Harley Davidson has extended its collection to make the owner's ride not only more comfortable, but also more memorable. Launched at Vegas at the end of July 2010, these include a new audio system, a touring seat, limited series designs and custom wheels. 20 Aug 2010
Brewer SABMiller plc announced on Wednesday, 18 August 2010, that its Ghanaian subsidiary, Accra Brewery (ABL) Limited, wants to de-list from the Ghana Stock Exchange in order to implement a business recovery programme. 19 Aug 2010
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