Allowing consumers to enjoy the taste and sparkling blush of the original La Fleurette, without the alcohol, JC Le Roux has launched it in a non-alcoholic alternative. 3 Sep 2013
Safari has released two new fruit snacks for summer - Mango Just Fruit Bar and Tropical Fruit Roll. The new 32g Mango Just Fruit bar contains real mango pieces and will be available to enjoy throughout the year. To coincide with the launch of the new Mango Just Fruit bar, the Apricot, Peach and Berry Just Fruit Bars are sporting a fresh new packaging look, designed by Cape based design agency, BMFA. 2 Sep 2013
Blue Ribbon bread will be launching a premium range extension with a bold new look from September 2013. The range features improved packaging, elevated quality and a broader range with clearly communicated health and lifestyle benefits to meet the needs of the market. 30 Aug 2013
Getting ready to capture market share in the burgeoning ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages category, Hooch Fox has relaunched its product with a new label and design, created by Creative Workshop. 30 Aug 2013
There is a growing interest in feeding babies organic food, with three out of four babies in the UK reportedly being fed organic food. There are a growing number of South African parents also choosing organic food for children. 28 Aug 2013
South African consumers' grocery costs are increasing at three times the rate of inflation according to debt management company DebtBusters. 26 Aug 2013
A new Dark Savanna has been launched in a stylish new black bottle offering a 6% ABV full-flavoured golden cider. 21 Aug 2013
Arniston Bay Wines has released two unique, wine-based taste infusions - Graviola and Passion Fruit Infusion and Mint Aloe and Lemongrass Infusion combined with Sauvignon Blanc and a light spritzing, for a refreshingly elegant taste experience. At a low 5.5% alcohol by volume, both are described as ideal on their own or with canapés or sushi. 13 Aug 2013
One of the internationally top-selling granola bars, Nature Valley, is now available in South Africa. It is available in three different variations; Oats and Honey, Canadian Maple Syrup and Oats & Chocolate. 7 Aug 2013
Small cheeseries in South Africa are called on to enter the third annual Cheese Maker's Challenge, sponsored by Woolworths. Entries should be submitted by 10 October 2013 and the final date for product submission is 5 November 2013. The winning cheese will be sold exclusively through Woolworths' stores. 2 Aug 2013
The maiden vintage of The Beautiful Lady joins the Nederburg gourmet collection of hand-made Heritage Heroes wines. Named after Ilse Graue, the wife of Johann Graue, a German immigrant who bought Nederburg in 1937, the single-vineyard Gewürztraminer returns, after an interval of 15 years. 22 Jul 2013
King Pie will enter the retail sector with a range of its frozen pasties in response to consumer demand for quality convenience goods in-store. The range will include its oven-ready savoury pies and sausage rolls and puff pastry. 2 Jul 2013
McNab's has launched a high-energy bar, named ZolaBar. It contains 20% protein, energy rich peanuts, Ghanaian vanilla and Kalahari rock salt and is free from artificial colorants, flavours, preservatives and stabilisers. 27 Jun 2013
Chocolate is still tops, but blueberry is falling as a flavour in baked goods, according to the latest report by Mintel. Flavour and taste remain a strong requirement by consumers when choosing their baked goods, often ahead of nutritional consideration. According to the report, cupcakes have been taken to the next level with fillings and toppings that include Chai Spice, Peanut Butter and Jelly, Piña Colada and Caramel Latte. 25 Jun 2013
Two vineyards have released their cool climate red wine. They are Strandveld Vineyards, with its 2011 Shiraz and Durbanville Hills Wines with its 2011 Pinotage. 24 Jun 2013
Simba has launched a new limited flavour of Simba potato chips called Steers Monkey Gland Sauce, bringing together two iconic South African brands. The launch of the new flavour is linked to the recent TVC 'Mapha', which highlights its heritage as a social and family sharing brand. 21 Jun 2013
South African Poultry Association's chief executive Kevin Lovell claims that 90% of the 370,000 tons of chicken imported from Brazil, Argentina, the US and European Union last year is considered waste by consumers in those nations 21 Jun 2013
Sweet Temptations Toffees has just launched a new handmade toffee spread in three flavours - Original Caramel Toffee, Caramel Toffee with Roasted Pecan Nuts and Caramel Toffee with Sea Salt Flakes. 19 Jun 2013
Measured in nominal terms - or at current prices - total income generated by the food and beverages industry in South Africa increased by 3.6% in April compared with the previous year‚ data released by Statistics South Africa on Tuesday (18 June) showed. 19 Jun 2013
A new FMCG company has been formed through a joint venture of Pietermaritzburg-based Willowton Group, one of South Africa's largest sunflower seed crushers and Louis Dreyfus Commodities, a global merchandiser of commodities, major asset owner and processor of agricultural goods. 13 Jun 2013
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