The South African-borne red espresso, a premium ground rooibos tea produced under patent for use in a coffee espresso machine, is taking the beverage market by storm. It was recently awarded ‘Best New Product' in the specialty beverage category at the Specialty Coffee Association of America's 20th Annual Conference & Exhibition, held in Minneapolis.
9 Jul 2008 06:17

Shoprite has gained market share at the bottom end of the market, taking custom from cash-and-carry outlets. 8 Jul 2008 11:44

Jan Boland Coetzee of Vriesenhof Vineyards is back for the Nederburg Auction after an interval of a few years. The two estate wines that will come under the hammer of Stephan Welz this September are a 1999 Vriesenhof Pinotage and a 2000 Vriesenhof Enthopio, a Pinotage-based blend that takes its name from the Greek word for 'indigenous'.
8 Jul 2008 06:04

Coffee is the second highest traded commodity in the world, so it's no wonder there are so many variations to satisfy the millions around the world who drink it. An appreciation for coffee is not unlike an appreciation for wine - the more you know, the more your experience is enhanced. 7 Jul 2008 16:09

Zonnebloem, one of South Africa's oldest wine brands, has appointed Annelie Viljoen as its new viticulturist and grape buyer. She is also the first woman grape buyer to be appointed by Distell.
4 Jul 2008 11:20

Aspiring fashionistas will have the chance to be acknowledged at the über-chic Durban July this year when Italian beverage icon Peroni Nastro Azzurro hosts the Art of Style Awards.
4 Jul 2008 10:51

South Africa will once again turn its attention to the selection of businesswomen who have been recognised by their peers as deserving recipients of the Nedbank-sponsored 2008 Businesswoman of the Year Award (BWOYA) in the corporate and entrepreneurial categories. 3 Jul 2008 12:14