Supreme Flour, produced by Foodcorp's Ruto Mills division, has been launched as a replacement for the Ouma flour brand. 6 Apr 2009
Engen has assured that fuel deliveries will continue with minimal disruption during South African Transport and Allied Workers Union strike (SATAWU), which is expected to go ahead tomorrow, 7 April 2009, if a dispute with employers is not resolved. 6 Apr 2009
Even as the recession grinds on, the gaming industry continues to draw in consumers' entertainment dollars. Nintendo hit a console shipping milestone 50 million Wii units last week, while retailer GameStop announced a monster of a sales quarter. 3 Apr 2009
Pongrácz, the distinctive Méthode Cap Classique inspired by Hungarian nobleman, Desiderius Pongrácz, has just launched a new addition to the family, the Brut Rosé. 1 Apr 2009
SABMiller, which is the world's second-largest brewer, is focusing on Africa in a bid to tap into a market worth US$3bn. 31 Mar 2009
It was vintage Richard Branson in June 2006 when, out to maximise publicity for his new financial services and mobile phone businesses in SA, the Virgin founder and chairman leapt off a building in Johannesburg and copiloted a fighter jet across the skies above Cape Town. 30 Mar 2009
South African food group Tiger Brands said on Thursday, 26 March 2009, that unconditional approval for the proposed Sea Harvest transaction was given by the Competition Tribunal on 25 March. 27 Mar 2009
BEIJING: Sportswear producer Nike said Wednesday, 25 March 2009, it would stop orders with three footwear factories in China and one in Vietnam as the global downturn forces the company to trim output. 26 Mar 2009
Coca-Cola, which has more than 3000 products in its stable, on Monday, 23 March 2009, launched its latest offering in SA — an energy drink — making SA the sixth country in the world and the first on the continent to taste the new product. 24 Mar 2009
Pick n Pay's pilot phase of a wind turbine project launched last week at its regional offices in Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape, in a further commitment to reduce its electricity usage by 20% come 2012. 23 Mar 2009
One thing has been constant about Stellenbosch winemaker Martin Meinert's traditional Bordeaux-style red, Devon Crest: change. After numerous name and look alterations, this unsung wine has finally found its niche as the classically styled maverick in the esteemed Meinert collection. 20 Mar 2009
Cell C CEO Jeffrey Hedberg has confirmed to staff that he will not be renewing his contract in November, but the US-born turnaround artist has told them that he will remain in SA. 20 Mar 2009
BEIJING: China has rejected a plan by Coca-Cola to acquire the nation's top juice maker Huiyuan over fears that it would damage competition, the commerce ministry said Wednesday, 18 March 2009. 20 Mar 2009
Nokia said Tuesday, 17 March 2009, it will lay off 1,700 people worldwide to cut costs, as the global economic downturn strikes deeper into the mobile phone sector. 18 Mar 2009
Distell has launched its cream liqueur, Amarula, in two of India's most populous and affluent states, Maharashtra and Karnataka, where it is focusing on duty-free outlets and high-class hotels. 17 Mar 2009
Pedrini eco, an Italian range of biodegradable kitchen utensils, is launching in SA stores soon, finally giving South Africans the opportunity to take an eco-stand in the kitchen. 16 Mar 2009
Lifestyle brand Guess is launching its much-anticipated range of canvas sneakers in South Africa in July 2009, ahead of its global counterparts. 13 Mar 2009
Premium wines and brandies producer KWV is to restructure, which may see it finally list its operating entity, which produces export-quality products. 13 Mar 2009
Ferrero, the fourth largest global confectionery business with a turnover in excess of 7 billion Euros from its famous international brands, Ferrero Rocher, Tic-Tac, Kinder and Nutella, has expanded its operations in South Africa. Job creation, local manufacture and the development of raw materials are just some of the spin-offs of its long-term commitment to grow its South African interests. 12 Mar 2009
A first on the South African market, the new Huggies Gold Limited Edition “Jeans” Nappy will have the same product attributes as the Gold range, while featuring a fashionable outer denim cover. 11 Mar 2009
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