Exquisite tea range launched by Twinings

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 11:30

Challenges face Pioneer this year

[Zeenat Moorad] Trading across Pioneer Food's product categories is expected to be challenging for the rest of the year as consumer spending remains constrained‚ the company‚ which reported its half-year results on Monday (20 May)‚ said. 21 May 2013 08:16

Oceana keen to 'hook' a big one

Perennially profitable fishing company Oceana could be angling for an offshore acquisition. 20 May 2013 08:46

Broiler producers roasted by low margins

[Edward West] Sovereign Food Investments‚ which has operations in the struggling broiler industry‚ lifted headline earnings 10% to 74.5c per share for the year to February due to a more profitable product mix‚ good agricultural and production numbers and a focus on cost controls. 17 May 2013 08:58

Baby cereal tests indicate high level of GMOs

A study conducted on baby food in South Africa has revealed high levels of genetically modified organisms (GMO). 14 May 2013 14:37

Motlanthe calls for calm from farm workers

Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has called for co-operation between farmers and farm workers, the SABC news reported on Saturday (11 May). 13 May 2013 12:35

New vintage from Rickety Bridge

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 10:43

It's dry, but you can can it

Meeting a consumer demand for easy packaging, Savanna Premium Cider has launched a 330ml can at the same price as the glass bottle. 9 May 2013 10:48

New wine from Krone

The House of Krone has released a still version of its classic Chardonnay Pinot Noir combination. 8 May 2013 11:17

Fawu threatens new Western Cape strike

[Paul Vecchiatto] The Food and Allied Workers Union (Fawu) has threatened to resume agricultural strikes in the Western Cape and accuses farmers of using labour brokers to find temporary workers to replace its permanently employed members. 8 May 2013 10:54

Consumers worried about money

[Ntsakisi Maswanganyi] Consumers continued to feel financially exposed in the first quarter of this year amid the rising cost of living and inflation‚ the latest Consumer Financial Vulnerability Index released on Tuesday (7 May) showed. The index is compiled by Unisa's Bureau of Market Research (BMR) and sponsored by MBD Credit Solutions. 8 May 2013 09:40

Astral Foods slaughters its profit

Poultry producer Astral Foods has confirmed in an updated statement that its headline earnings per share for the six months to March were expected to drop by between 75% and 95%‚ from those recorded last year. 3 May 2013 07:37

Fore Good

Battle of the brands - Make sure yours is the brand of choice

[Issued by Fore Good] Today's consumer is exposed to thousands of different products during the course of a single shopping expedition. Strategic branding techniques, however, can convince shoppers to adopt your product as a brand of choice. 23 Apr 2013 10:57

At Source markets not 'drying' up

[Zeenat Moorad] Speciality food firm At Source Handmade Foods is raising the bar for dried fruit producers in SA, following its successful entry into Australia, the UK and the Middle East. It also recently launched its own consumer brand, Cecilia's World in South Africa. 23 Apr 2013 08:51