Following the worldwide release of 357 bottles, each hand-numbered, of the limited-edition Bunnahabhain 30-year old, 17 of these will be available in South Africa from selected liquor outlets. 30 May 2011
Carlton has launched a new range of cleaning wipes, which come in five customised variants, to hygienically clean all household surfaces. The wipes are infused with a liquid cleaner, so there is no longer a need for multiple elements or cleaning liquids for different surfaces. Each variant, with its fresh fragrance, is customised to meet various household needs. 17 May 2011
Both Simonsig Estate and Clos Malverne have released new red wines that offer interesting tastes for the consumer. 1 Mar 2011
Following the collapse of the Glenfiddich distillery roofs during the exceptionally heavy snowstorms in January 2010 in Scotland, the distillery has released a new whisky, the Snow Phoenix. 25 Feb 2011
Colomer South Africa will run a series of launches for its newly acquired black American Creme of Nature Professional hair care range, beginning in Johannesburg on 21 February 2011. With its roots in the US, the brand can currently be found in the UK, France, South America and North African countries. 14 Feb 2011
Cheese makers who are considering launching a new cheese, or who have launched a novelty cheese in the previous 12 months that's not currently sold in retail supermarkets, are encouraged to enter Woolworths first Cheese Makers' Challenge. The winning cheese in each category will be sold exclusively through Woolworths for an agreed period. 9 Feb 2011
Knorhoek Estate has launched Konfetti 2010, a Brut rosé sparkling made from Pinotage (56%), Cabernet Franc (27%), Merlot (13%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (4%). 1 Feb 2011
Global brewing giant SABMiller plc on Tuesday, 18 January 2010, said that for the quarter ended December 2010, on an organic basis, lager volumes were 3% higher than the prior year and 2% higher than last year for the first nine months of the financial year. 18 Jan 2011
Beefeater Summer Edition, a limited edition of the award-winning Beefeater Gin, an authentic London Gin was launched in South Africa for the festive and summer season. Master Distiller Desmond Payne has included three new summery, light botanicals - elderflower, hibiscus and blackcurrant - to complement the botanicals of the original recipe. 14 Jan 2011
LG Electronics South Africa has appointed a new CEO, J.M Lee, as part of a global restructuring of the international group's operations aimed at boosting sales, driving innovation and reducing costs, the company announced yesterday, 13 January 2011. Lee replaces the previous CEO, Peet van Rooyen. 14 Jan 2011
BMW South Africa MD, Bodo Donauer
Earlier this week, the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) released its annual automobile sales result earlier this which positioned BMW South Africa as the country's top-selling luxury car brand in 2010. 13 Jan 2011
Rival food companies Tiger Brands and Pioneer Foods plan to spend more than R3,5bn to expand capacity, according to the chairmen of the two firms. 11 Jan 2011
Effective 1 January 2011, Winand Krawinkel, became the new MD for adidas South Africa. Before joining adidas, he worked for Sony, as well as the FIFA Marketing AG where he was MD. 11 Jan 2011
Adding to the current Remy Martin Cognac brands VSOP, XO and Louis XIII, KWV will market and distribute Remy Martin VS at a recommended retail price of R280 per bottle. 11 Jan 2011
PARIS, FRANCE: The French markets regulator said on Thursday, 6 January 2011, the family controlling luxury goods house Hermes would not have to buy up the outstanding shares in the company as they fight off the embrace of giant rival LVMH. 7 Jan 2011
In an international industry poll, undertaken by global drinks publication Drinks International, which surveyed 700 bartenders, bar owners and mixologists across 60 countries, respondents were asked to identify the hottest brands on the lips of their patrons. Local brand Amarula listed sixth in the Top 10 Hot Liqueur brands. This is the first time the brand has been featured on the list that includes a selection of leading international brands. 6 Jan 2011
NEW DELHI, INDIA: India's finance ministry has launched a probe into the takeover by Illinois-based Kraft Foods of British confectionery giant Cadbury that could see the US company hit with a huge tax bill, a report said on Monday, 3 January 2011. 5 Jan 2011
Consumer goods group Tiger Brands announced on Thursday, 30 December 2010, that it would invest domestically in excess of R2.5 billion over the next five years in building capacity to meet demand. 3 Jan 2011
PARIS, FRANCE: Chinese clothing retailer Trinity Limited said on Wednesday, 22 December 2010, it has agreed to buy the Cerruti luxury fashion and perfume brand for a maximum of €53 million (US$70 million). 28 Dec 2010
As a Woolworths supplier for 15 years, La Motte was recently awarded with the trophy for
Best Supplier in the Woolworths Wine, Beverages, Juices and Water category, from a strong class of approximately 65 other top suppliers, who were all rated on a score card covering a wide range of aspects: 24 Dec 2010