The 2011 vintage of the Rhône style blend 'The Motorcycle Marvel' from Nederburg is out now, offering a blend of Grenache, Carignan, Shiraz, Mourvèdre and Cinsaut. 23 Jul 2014
The South African Customer Satisfaction Index (SAcsi) released its results in fast food and full service restaurants yesterday, 2 July 2014, which indicate that South Africans rate fast food restaurants higher in service than full service restaurants. 3 Jul 2014
The contraction of 0.6% in the gross domestic product (GDP) during the first quarter of 2014 does not bode well for the meat industry in South Africa, especially after the disappointing 1.9% growth in 2013. 25 Jun 2014
To launch the new Lindt Hello range, the company has embarked upon its largest campaign across South Africa. It is inviting people to come and say hello the old-fashioned way and write a Lindt Hello postcard to a friend anywhere in the world, post it in the special post-boxes and receive a product sample. Entrants can win on-the-spot prizes from the range and an entry into the grand prize draw. 19 Jun 2014
Low-priced game meat sold in the supermarket alongside beef and chicken could soon become a reality if South African game hunters have their way. 17 Jun 2014
This winter, Stimorol is launching its new limited edition Berry Party chewing gum [video]. 13 Jun 2014
Following on the success of its piquant peppers, Peppadew International has added pasta sauces to its brand name products, which include pickled jalapenos and pickled onions. 10 Jun 2014
Consumer opinion rather than health risk has led to the removal of a food additive used in baking bread which helped to keep the flour white, the dough stronger and the bread bigger and softer. 5 Jun 2014
PARIS, FRANCE: The future may be bitter for chocolate lovers unless cocoa producers step up their output dramatically to satisfy an expected surge in demand from emerging market countries, an industry executive warns. 20 May 2014
Liqui-Fruit has introduced the new 200ml fruit juice range, featuring SpongeBob SquarePants, designed by Cape Town-based agency, Calibre Brand Solutions. 5 May 2014
Pick n Pay expects to sell in excess of 40 million Easter eggs and over 20 million hot cross buns during this year's Easter holidays. 15 Apr 2014
Balvenie will be releasing two new aged single malts to South Africa in June this year. One is the Balvenie Caribbean Cask, aged 14 years and the other is the Balvenie DoubleWood aged 17 years. 3 Apr 2014
With Easter fast approaching, Supreme Flour has some tips for bakers on how to extend the shelf life and address volume concerns of consistently baked hot cross buns, a seasonal favourite. 2 Apr 2014
Retail distribution centres and ecommerce give manufacturers - and parcel specialists - profitable new options. 25 Mar 2014
AVI's food and beverage businesses are still producing top results according to chief executive Simon Crutchley. Image: AVI
Branded consumer products group AVI grew its earnings 10% in the six months ended December‚ which chief executive Simon Crutchley described as a solid performance in a pretty constrained environment. 11 Mar 2014
Amarula has launched its new clear golden-coloured 30% ABV spirit, Gold, to coincide with the brand's 25th birthday this year. A bold, original and unexpected taste experience is promised to its consumers. 28 Feb 2014
Waterkloof Estate has releases its 2010 red wine trio in its Circumstance collection. "The Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah each express the grape types from which they are made with purity and integrity and set a high benchmark," says Waterkloof winemaker Nadia Barnard. 25 Feb 2014
Celebrate this Valentine's Day with two bottles of wine from Muratie - the flagship white blend Laurens Campher 2013 and the flagship red, Ansela van der Caab 2010 that honour a 17th century love story. 10 Feb 2014
Bouchard Finlayson has released four 2013 whites for summer drinking. 7 Feb 2014
According to research by Mintel, bread consumption in France has declined by 10% over the past 10 years; Italy has seen a decrease from 200g to 80g per capita over the same time and the UK has seen a decline of 2% year-on-year. 23 Jan 2014
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