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New anti-smoking product available
A South African developed anti-smoking programme, Beyond Nicotine, is now available in all Dis-Chem stores, as well as selected pharmacies. 12 Oct 2010
Pick n Pay announces alternative Australian exit strategy
Pick n Pay Stores Ltd on Monday, 11 October 2010, provided an update on the proposed sale of its Franklins business to Metcash Trading Limited in which it included its strategy to effect the timely exit of the Australian business in the event the deal is not approved by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). 11 Oct 2010
Tampons designed to provide the last line of defence
All women have those few items that they consider to be their last line of defence in emergencies - lip ice, gum, and floss or a mirror and manicure set in your handbag. Most women have tampons in their handbags but do these tampons offer a true last line of defence? 11 Oct 2010
King Carling
Carling Black Label has won its 19th international award, recently taking home a Gold Award in the category of 'European Style Lagers' at the 2010 Australian International Beer Awards. 11 Oct 2010
Video communication revolution is here
According to Dan Engel, regional sales manager of Polycom, its recent announcements related to home telepresence further validates that the video communication revolution is here. 11 Oct 2010
Low-sodium tomato sauce
As the second largest local producer of tomato sauce in South Africa, AH-Vest, trading as All Joy Foods, has set out to meet to the growing consumer demand for "smart choice" products, particularly with lower sodium. 8 Oct 2010
Hill&Dale Dry Rosé Merlot released
Created by award-winning winemaker Guy Webber the 2010 Hill&Dale Dry Rosé Merlot has been crafted to be a wine to keep in your fridge for enjoyment on those warm, balmy summer evenings or with impromptu lunches. 7 Oct 2010
New-look Cadbury P.S. 'tells it like it is'
Cadbury P.S. has introduced a striking new pack design with a colourful attitude that the company reckons tells it like it is. 6 Oct 2010
The Laughing Cow introduces Belcube in 125g
The Laughing Cow has re-introduced the 125g packs of Belcube in plain and fresh (containing a mix of plain, tomato and ham flavoured) variants. 4 Oct 2010
Get a Russian Bear rush this summer
You should be able to get into the party mood this summer with the new RUSH Energy by Russian Bear. The spirit cooler will be on shelf countrywide in time for official party season and will be available in a convenient six-pack. 4 Oct 2010
Jameson launches triple-distilled, small batch whiskey
Jameson has launched Jameson Select Reserve, a small batch release hand selected by the Jameson masters, tasting of toasted wood, spice and vanilla with creamy nuances and touches of exotic fruit. 30 Sep 2010
Trident Press has won two Gold medals, three Silver and a Bronze at this year's Sappi Africa Printer of the Year Awards. But it's not those of which the company is most proud ... 30 Sep 2010
New wine from Nitida
Nitida Coronata Integration 2009 is a new Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon blend from Nitida wine farm. 29 Sep 2010
Famous Brands acquires artisan bakery
Famous Brands has acquired a 51% controlling interest in Vovo Telo artisan bakery and cafe, a young business comprising three outlets - two in Port Elizabeth and one in Johannesburg. 29 Sep 2010
KWV wins Gold Medal in 'Bordeaux' class
KWV's Mentors Orchestra 2008 was a Gold Medal winner in the Bordeaux Blend class of the Tri-Nations Wine Challenge, a 'by invitation only' competition held between Australia, New Zealand and South Africa in Sydney. 27 Sep 2010
Fragrance-free range for baby
Research conducted among mothers with babies younger than 18 months showed that most mothers consider that their babies have sensitive skin by virtue of their 'newness' and lack of exposure to both environmental factors and products. 27 Sep 2010
KWV gets Level 4 rating
KWV has achieved a level 4 BBBEE rating during its recent evaluation. The company started out as a level 7 contributor in 2007 and was on a level 5 last year. This new rating means that it is 100% compliant and therefore a 100% procurement recognised company. 22 Sep 2010
Fair Cape launches SA's first 1% milk
Fair Cape Dairies, manufacturers of Fair Cape Free Range milk and dairy products, claims to be the first to launch 1% milk in South Africa - their Fair Cape Free Range 1% Milk. Traditionally, consumers have had to choose between 2% low fat milk and fat-free milk; however, Fair Cape now gives them the opportunity to choose 1% low-fat milk, milk with half the fat of regular low-fat milk, but with what the company says is a richer, creamier taste than fat-free milk. 22 Sep 2010
Three Golds for Durbanville Hills
The Durbanville Hills cellar won three Gold medals at the recent 2010 Michelangelo International Wine Awards for its 2009 single-vineyard Biesjes Craal Sauvignon Blanc, 2010 Durbanville Hills Merlot Rosé, and 2009 Rhinofields Pinotage. 22 Sep 2010
Nandos makes offer for UK group
JOHANNESBURG, SA / LONDON, UK: Sandton-based and UK registered Nando's Group Holdings Limited, the investment company whose subsidiaries operate the Nando's peri peri chicken quick service restaurants, has made a GBP 30.4 million (about R335 million) offer for UK restaurant group The Clapham House Group plc. 21 Sep 2010
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