The new Marvello Professional range from Unilever Food Solutions has been given a packaging facelift as well as improved flavour. 10 May 2016
Johnnie Walker is reintroducing its blended malt Scotch whisky, Johnnie Walker Green Label, which is crafted from malt whiskies from distilleries across Scotland that have been matured for a minimum of 15 years. Since 2012 its sales had been restricted, but Johnnie Walker has said it will be bringing the blend back into its range in South Africa, as well as globally. 10 May 2016
Over the past few years, the global health revolution has managed to firmly entrench its 'clean-eating' dogma into the minds of Mzansi consumers. As a result, we have witnessed a marked decline in SA chocolate consumption. 9 May 2016
Around 42 million children under the age of five worldwide are overweight or obese - and the vast majority live in developing countries, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). In response to global concerns about the growing problem of childhood obesity, The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), together with the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA), this week published a new tool to help its 400 member companies - including major South African retailers - meet agreed commitments to stop marketing communications to children. 9 May 2016
Chocolate bars, taxi ranks, building entrepreneurs and giving back to the community all formed part of Starcom MediaVest Group SA's (SMG) strategy to launch Cadbury Lunch Bar's new look. 9 May 2016
SAN FRANCISCO - Online retail colossus Amazon on Thursday boosted its fledgling air cargo service as it moves to gain more independence from freight firms for delivery of online purchases. 9 May 2016
The South African unit of global steel giant ArcelorMittal produced 9% less steel in the March quarter than the same period last year, but increased sales by 3%, mainly due to exports. 9 May 2016
Consumers are clicking their way to new clothes and fashion accessories, and bricks and-mortar stores would do well to catch on to the trend or risk becoming fashion has-beens. 9 May 2016
The East Rand Mall, located in the heart of Boksburg, has concluded a revamping process that has greatly expanded the centre's offering to its pool of clients and customers. As a result of its new look, the mall is valued at an estimated R2.4bn on the property market. The centre is situated in an established, well-known and well-settled area that offers diverse and convenient products and services and is very accessible at the heart of the East Rand. 6 May 2016
Higher inflation and interest rates are having an adverse effect on the credit health of South Africans, according to TransUnion's Consumer Credit Index (CCI). The CCI decreased in Q1 2016 to 46.1, down six points from 52.1 the previous quarter. 6 May 2016
Grant's has announced the launch of Grant's 18 Year Old in South Africa. A blend of Scotland's top single malt and famous grain whiskies that have been matured for a minimum of 18 years, Grant's 18 Year Old is finished in casks that previously held port to deliver a full-bodied taste of unique intensity. Grant's 18 Year Old is now available in South Africa at all leading liquor outlets, priced at R820. 6 May 2016
The Competition Commission will ask for another extension to scrutinise Anheuser-Busch InBev's (AB InBev's) planned $106bn takeover of SABMiller, its spokesman said on Thursday. 6 May 2016
Skagen has arrived in South Africa and brings with it the Danish way of living. The Fossil Group's latest collection of Skagen watches and jewellery, which is sold in 80 countries, embodies simplicity, practicality and quality. 6 May 2016
Industrial group Bidvest said on Thursday that trading conditions across its soon-to-be listed food services unit were positive and expected good results in the year to June. 6 May 2016
Since the Heidelberg Mall's shoe collection drive launched in February 2015, residents have stepped up for their community and donated more than 1300 pairs of shoes. 6 May 2016
Dentyne has launched new packaging for its gum, which features a premium, contemporary finish that adds a strong impression of simplicity and style, whilst still relying on colourful visuals. 5 May 2016
Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's biggest brewer that is in the process of acquiring SABMiller, missed earnings estimates for the first quarter, hit by currency fluctuations and lower sales volumes in Brazil, its biggest market. 5 May 2016
A commitment to spend R800m on small farmers and enterprises and a pledge to avoid job losses have helped unblock delays to a three-way merger of bottlers. 5 May 2016
South African food producers are keeping their heads above water, despite constrained consumer spending, the weak rand and the country's worst drought in decades. 4 May 2016
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