Speaking at the launch of a new product from herb and spice brand Robertsons, local trend setter and analyst Dion Chang said, "There has been a new lifestyle shift, as a result of the recession coupled with rapid advancements in technology, so we are seeing an upsurge in stay-at-home pursuits like electronic shopping, e-commerce and telecommuting instead of travelling to workplaces. 22 Dec 2010
Two Leopard's Leap Wines will be enjoyed by air travellers on SAA domestic and international flights during 2011 and the Dutch will enjoy two more of its wines available from major supermarket Albert Heijn, where it was awarded prizes for two price winning wines for 2011. 22 Dec 2010
At the second 2010 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition, boutique winery Journey's End, won two trophies - Best South African Red on Show and Best Merlot on Show and four further medals. The trophies were for its Merlot 2007. The Gold Medal was for Haystack Chardonnay 2009; Silver for its Cabernet Sauvignon 2006; another Silver for Chardonnay 2009 and a Bronze for the Shiraz 2006. 21 Dec 2010
In a three-day visit late last week, sponsored by SAB, Kim Kardashian launched the new flavour Brutal Fruit Cheeky Cranberry at events in Johannesburg and Cape Town. As the international brand ambassador, she launched the brand at the Rand Club in Johannesburg and The Fugard nightclub in Cape Town with Bonang Matheba, who has been chosen as South African ambassador and party hostess. 20 Dec 2010
Bunnahabhain, part of the Burn Stewart Distillers portfolio and involved in a joint venture as equal partners Distell, has just been awarded the Liquid Gold status for its 18-year old single malt in the 2011 Jim Murray Whisky Bible Liquid Gold Awards. This definitive guide to whiskies across the globe covers over 4500 offerings with Liquid Gold conferred on an elite 4% of those earning a score of at least 94/100. 17 Dec 2010
Robertson Winery, has released the first and only light wine range to be produced from cultivars, certified by the Wine and Spirit Board, while still maintaining the low alcohol and low sugar levels which are a prerequisite in this category of 'light'. One formidable obstacle to overcome was the reformation of the vineyard practices (as our climate does not lend itself to the production of low alcohol wines the way that Europe's does). 15 Dec 2010
Swartland has appointed a new viticulturist, Claude Uren, and launched a summer range of everyday wines known as D'Vine. Packaged in the new environmentally friendly, ultra light bottles, the screw cap range offers a red blend of Cabernet/Merlot, a fruity white blend of Chenin Blanc/Sauvignon Blanc and a rosé. 14 Dec 2010
In late November 2010, Boost Juice South Africa won the 'Most Proactive Tenant' awarded by Greenstone Mall Management and the Restaurant Association of South Africa's (RASA) Rosetta Award for Service Excellence in the Franchise Health Food category. It adds this to three earlier awards gained at the Look & Feel Good Expo in September. 14 Dec 2010
The Slowine range of wines, produced by Villiersdorp Cellar, in partnership with Bot River wineries, Beaumont and Luddite, has now been expanded to seven wines with the addition of the Slowine Chenin Blanc 2010 and the Slowine Sauvignon Blanc 2010. The new vintage of the Slowine Shiraz, 2009, has also just been released. The name is inspired by the philosophy of Slow Food. 13 Dec 2010
JAKARTA, INDONESIA: Nestle, the world's biggest food and beverage company, said on Wednesday, 8 December 2010, it had invested US$100 million in a new factory in Indonesia to meet growing demand in Southeast Asia's biggest economy. 9 Dec 2010
MOSCOW, RUSSIA: PepsiCo agreed to buy one of Russia's top drinks companies on Thursday, 2 December 2010, in a deal that would make the US food giant a dominant force in the Russian market and extend its reach deep into former Soviet lands. 9 Dec 2010
Fruit Pack, a privately owned company based in Cape Town, offers a 100% natural fruit purée available in three flavours that contain no added sugar, no colourants, no flavourants and no preservatives. The durable pouches are resealable, which allows the contents to be enjoyed up to 24 hours later. 9 Dec 2010
Pioneer Foods announced on Thursday, 2 December 2010, that it has submitted to KWV Holdings board a firm expression of interest which may lead to an offer being made to acquire the entire issued share capital of the wine and spirits company. 7 Dec 2010
Carlonet, originally a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Hermitage (Cinsaut), is celebrating 50 years of production at Uitkyk and its winemaker, Estelle Lourens, has released a special 50th anniversary bottling of the 2007 vintage; a rich, sumptuous wine dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon with the inclusion of 12% Shiraz. 7 Dec 2010
Global brewing giant SABMiller today, Monday 6 December 2010, announced that Richard Rushton, the current President of its Central American operations, has been appointed as President of Bavaria SA in Colombia. 6 Dec 2010
Pioneer Food Group today, Monday 6 December 2010, reported diluted headline earnings per share of 131.2 cents for the year ended September, down from 349.8 cents a year ago. No final dividend was declared. 6 Dec 2010
Reyneke Organic Wines has won the top three wine awards - Best Overall Wine, Best White and Best Red at the second Nedbank Green Wine Awards, held in association with Wine magazine. It has also received its first Platter 5-Star rating, reportedly the first time an organically certified wine has received prestigious accolade and received a Gold Medal - Sauvignon Blanc Class in the Tri-Nations Wine Challenge in New Zealand in November 2010. 6 Dec 2010
According to its November 2010 assessment and verification process conducted by independent BBBEE rating company, Empowerdex, Avis has retained its Level 2 empowerment rating and continues to be the leading BBBEE rated car rental company amongst the larger operators in South Africa. 3 Dec 2010
Playing into consumer interest generated around their 'Fantasy' television commercial, Bester Burke and Liqui-Fruit have developed a new summer flavour concept called Desert Fantasy. The new flavour is supposedly extracted from the recently discovered hybridiuslikwisfruiti - a rare succulent fruit flower that blooms for 15 minutes every 76 years 'somewhere in a barren desert quite far away'. 1 Dec 2010
Global retail stalwart Wal-Mart has made its intentions official, it has made a R16.5 billion cash offer to acquire 51% of South African wholesaler Massmart at R148 per Massmart share. 30 Nov 2010
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