Swiss-based luxury goods group Richemont says its sales at actual exchange rates have grown 13% to €1.428 billion for the three months ended June. Sales at constant exchange rates grew 20% in the first quarter. 16 Jul 2008
With video online advertising experiencing a global growth of over 300%, interactive brand Canderel is exploring the expanding medium of online videos with the launch of its own channel on YouTube yesterday, 15 July 2008. 16 Jul 2008
The weekend of 11 July was a good one for Apple: With the worldwide launch of the iPhone 3G on Friday, the company sold a cool one million 3G models around the world and served up 10 million iTunes App Store downloads, according to the company. 15 Jul 2008
NEWSWATCH: Food giant Heinz has announced it is dropping the word 'baked' from its canned beans, the UK's Telegraph reports. The actual product will, however, remain the same but cans will now be sporting the new title 'Heinz Beanz' on the labelling. 14 Jul 2008
Snackworx, manufacturer of Bakers, Pyotts, Baumanns and Willards snack foods, recently announced that all of its biscuit and chip ranges are now being produced free of trans fatty acids. 14 Jul 2008
SWAP Mobile Payment Systems, a Pretoria-based company, has developed a mobile airtime solution that focuses on convenience and ease of use by allowing users to buy airtime vouchers direct from their phone with a credit card. With the use of USSD technology the call is free and vouchers for any of the major cellphone networks are available for purchase. 11 Jul 2008
The introduction of Grolsch's first batch of premium Dutch brew last week by SAB Ltd through a tightly-controlled distribution plan has been met with a "very encouraging" consumer reaction, says SAB corporate communications manager Janine van Stolk. Supplies were sent to those customers believed to be best placed to shape this global brand's position in the South African market. 10 Jul 2008
Bovril is bringing the flavour of its beef spread to the dinner table with the launch of its new brand extensions: Bovril Gravy Powder and Bovril Instant Gravy. 9 Jul 2008
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
Shoprite has gained market share at the bottom end of the market, taking custom from cash-and-carry outlets. 8 Jul 2008
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
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
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
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
House of Coffees is embarking on a new communications campaign aimed at educating coffee drinkers on the real coffee experience through two new TV commercials and a website. 3 Jul 2008
Aspen Pharmacare's recent deal with Glaxo is the latest feather in the cap of Aspen CEO Stephen Saad, master innovator and influencer. 2 Jul 2008
On show at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown this year, and sponsored by Five Roses, the play 'Between Cup and Lip' highlights the connection that can be made between two people over a cup of tea. 2 Jul 2008
SABMiller and Molson Coors Brewing Company yesterday, 30 June 2008, announced the closing of the transaction to combine their US and Puerto Rico operations to create MillerCoors. 1 Jul 2008
The deal would give Aspen a springboard to launch its products into the more than 200 markets where Glaxo already sold these drugs. 1 Jul 2008
Bandito's Chile Co has been named the SMME Company of the Year at the 4th Proudly South African HomeGrown Awards, which took place at the Birchwood Hotel, Johannesburg on 21 June 2008. 30 Jun 2008
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