South African consumers like fast foods and they have given the retail outlets a customer satisfaction score of 79 out of 100‚ according to the South African Customer Satisfaction Index (SAcsi)‚ released on Monday, 10 June 2013. 11 Jun 2013
The newly released Magnum Cream Liqueur is made from a blend of Highland Scotch malt whisky and Dutch cream at 17% ABV, offering a velvety cream liqueur with hints of caramel, chocolate and rich toffee. 3 Jun 2013
Royco has launched South Africa's first low fat sauce range, endorsed by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa. The four flavours, Cheese, Mushroom, Cheese & Mushroom and Pepper, give consumers more heart friendly options without sacrificing on convenience, variety or taste. 24 May 2013
Twinings has added to its loose-leaf bagged tea range with its new Silky Pyramid collection, offering five unusual taste combinations and one staple favourite. 23 May 2013
A study conducted on baby food in South Africa has revealed high levels of genetically modified organisms (GMO). 14 May 2013
SHANGHAI CHINA: Sales of fast food KFC in China slumped an estimated 36% in April, according to parent Yum! Brands, as consumers shunned chicken due to the H7N9 bird flu outbreak in humans. 14 May 2013
Franschhoek wine and lifestyle estate, Rickety Bridge has released its 2011 The Foundation Stone vintage comprising a new blend of six Rhône-style cultivars with a new label. 13 May 2013
The House of Krone has released a still version of its classic Chardonnay Pinot Noir combination. 8 May 2013
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THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS: A Dutch businessman under investigation in a Europe-wide probe into a horse-for-beef substitution scandal was on Thursday (3 May) given a suspended sentence and fined for selling horsemeat as Islamic halal beef in France. 3 May 2013
Popular supermarkets including Pick n Pay, Shoprite, Fruit and Veg City, Woolworths and Spar have been identified as stocking incorrectly labelled meat products, City Press reported on Sunday. 15 Apr 2013
The new South African vodka, Viva Vodka, has been released in a striking red bottle, with the icon of Africa placed front and centre, packing a visual punch as powerful as the smooth spirit within it. 8 Apr 2013
Werda Salads, a Bokomo Foods brand, has released its new Spicy Mexican Bean Salad, which adds the piquant taste of Latin America to the table. 22 Mar 2013
Royco has relaunched its range of packet soups in striking bright red, eco-friendly packaging which has 25% less impact on the environment than regular soup packaging. The soups offer great tasting recipes and four new flavours, Beef & Onion; Chakalaka; Curry Vegetable and Oxtail & Vegetable that deliver extra flavour and richness for stews and casseroles. 14 Mar 2013
Taking its name from the mythical sea beast, the Kraken, the Kraken Black Spiced Rum is the first imported black rum from the Caribbean, distilled from molasses and blended with over 11 secret spices (including cinnamon, ginger and clove). [video] 13 Mar 2013
Weltevrede has added three new flavours to its wine collections - Tropico Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Cherrychoc Merlot 2012 and Cigarbox Shiraz 2012. These follow its successful launch of Vanilla Chardonnay in 2011. [video] 7 Mar 2013
Named after a once endangered pigeon found only the magical isle of Mauritius and offering a fresh new take on the conventions of cocktail creation, Pink Pigeon premium vanilla infused rum offers all the smoothness and versatility that embodies the elegant nature of the brand. 28 Feb 2013
As the days grow shorter, connoisseurs can savour autumn through Fleur du Cap's Unfiltered Semillon 2011 teamed with seared tuna and delicately pink Murray River Salt butter sauce, recommended by Chef Craig Cormack or creamy wild mushroom risotto, recommended by the winemaker, Pieter Badenhorst. 22 Feb 2013
In keeping with health principles, the newly released Pinot Noir Brut Rosé 2011 from Simonsig is a no-added-sulphur Méthode Cap Classique, made exclusively for Woolworths. 21 Feb 2013
The new winner of the 2012 Woolworths Cheese Makers' Challenge is Kilimanjaro, a goats' milk cheese produced by Belnori Boutique Cheesery in Gauteng. It also received a silver medal at the 2012 World Cheese Awards, considered the largest cheese competition in the world. It attracts thousands of entries from more than 30 countries and is judged by over 200 expert buyers from every corner of the globe. 18 Feb 2013
The husband and wife team of Ivan and Antoinette Smook have launched a selection of tasty and nutritious vegetable side dishes to encourage South Africans to add more variety to their meals. Available in eight different options, the heat-and-eat, home-cooked-style dishes take just two minutes from freezer to microwave to plate. For added convenience, each pack contains four individually bagged portions, believed to be South Africa's first veggies in this format. 15 Feb 2013
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