Nederburg's 2005 Private Bin Edelkeur, sold exclusively on the annual Nederburg Auction, has won the trophy for top dessert wine at the 2010 Tri Nations Wine Challenge, in Sydney. It was one of 18 contenders for the trophy. Wines are submitted by invitation only, selected by a panel of judges as the finest national examples of their style. 21 Sep 2010
A new Deliciously Dark addition to the Bournville threesome, Caramel Crisp, is a little bit sweet, a little bit bitter and deliciously dark and is being launched with a campaign to appeal to women's naughty fantasies. 20 Sep 2010
To celebrate its first ever golden ice cream on a stick, Magnum has teamed up with the Academy award and Golden Globe winning actor, Benicio Del Toro and Hollywood film director, Bryan Singer, to deliver a 360-degree campaign, including TV and outdoor advertising, PR, on-pack and digital promotions for its new range Magnum Gold?! 20 Sep 2010
Knorhoek, a Stellenbosch wine farm known for its Cabernet Sauvignons, is celebrating its 10th year of this particular varietal with the latest release of the 2007 vintage, which is said to show 'remarkable finesse, flavour intensity and great ageing potential'. 17 Sep 2010
Clarion Moving Media division, which opened on 1 September 2010, is directed at the vehicle and fleet branding market, underlining the importance of this section of the market to its parent company, Clarion Printed Products. 16 Sep 2010
South African researchers have developed a flavour and mouth-feel wheel with 27 descriptive attributes for rooibos - 20 flavour and seven taste and mouth-feel descriptors. This will be a practical tool to facilitate communication among rooibos producers, processors, grading experts, marketers, flavour houses, importers and consumers. 16 Sep 2010
The Two Oceans wines offered in the US, consistently earn A+ ratings in Robert Parker's widely read Wine Advocate with the publication even calling for other producers to follow its example of excellence at affordable prices. 15 Sep 2010
Perdeberg Winery did exceptionally well at the recent International Michelangelo Awards 2010, winning a Double gold for their Rex Equus Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, a Silver for the new Rex Equus 2009 (a blend between Shiraz -30%, Cabernet Franc 30%, Petit Verdot 30%, Malbec 10%) and another Silver for the Pinotage Reserve 2009. 15 Sep 2010
TVG, the South African-based travel and leisure ownership company, has recently acquired a major stake in the African Vacation Club and The Lake Langano Resort in Ethiopia. 15 Sep 2010
From hundreds of organisations, The Platinum Group is one of only 55 that were certified as a Best Employer in 2010/11. This means The Platinum Group achieved an international standard in HR and talent management and is therefore recognised as a Best Employer by the CRF Institute. 14 Sep 2010
Of the eight South African white wine Gold medallists on the show this year, five came from the Distell portfolio. They include the Nederburg Winemaker's Reserve Noble Late Harvest 2009, which also won the IWC trophy for top Western Cape botrytised wine; three Fleur du Cap wines : both the 2008 and 2009 vintages of Noble Late Harvest, as well as the brand's Unfiltered Semillon 2009; and the Lomond Pincushion Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2009. 14 Sep 2010
The Winemakers' Choice Awards, described as the only competition in South Africa to be judged exclusively by winemakers, awards a diamond-shaped award to approximately 10% of entrants to the competition. 14 Sep 2010
Pick n Pay on July 15 opened its revamped Faerie Glen Hypermarket, which has become the first hypermarket to deploy Pricer's electronic shelf labelling (ESL) system. 10 Sep 2010
Waterkloof, known for its European-style wines, has extended its Circle of Life tier with the launch of the maiden Red 2008, which has been crafted on the same "blueprint" as the Circle of Life White 2009, which made its debut earlier in 2010. 10 Sep 2010
South African wine producer Ken Forrester has entered into an exclusive agreement with New York-based Cape Classics to import Ken Forrester Wines into the US, as of 1 October, 2010. 9 Sep 2010
Amalgamated Appliance Holdings said on Monday that the downturn in the consumer market forced the group to change its model of selling consumer electronics products to the retail trade, resulting in substantial staff retrenchments. 7 Sep 2010
Before energy drinks became readily available, the only way we could give our bodies a quick boost was with the sugar rush that followed the rapid consumption of a bar of chocolate or a big slice of cheesecake. 7 Sep 2010
The Oude Molen brandy distillery recently had three of its brandies awarded medals at the 2010 International Wine and Spirits Competition. The Oude Molen Solera Grand Reserve, which has only recently been released, won a Gold medal and a Best in Class. 7 Sep 2010
Marie Claire South Africa will announce the local and international winners in this year's Prix d'Excellence de la Mode awards at a function in Johannesburg on Tuesday 14 September 2010 at Circa Gallery. 6 Sep 2010
Proudly South African week will take place from 23 September to 1 October 2010 under the theme, 'Show your Pride and Support Proudly South African Companies'. The week will focus on its member's products, services and achievements. 6 Sep 2010
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