Wrapped, sealed, boxed, cling-filmed and vacuum packed. We have become used to consumables being packaged in every way imaginable. 6 Feb 2019
FireFly Biofuel is a non-toxic, eco-friendly firelighter that's made from recycled coffee, biodegradable vegetable wax, recycled wood and unrefined sugar. Made in South Africa, the product is free from all petroleum products and toxic chemicals. 6 Feb 2019
South African activewear retailer Fitgymwear has collaborated with local blogger and influencer, Candice Boddington, to design a limited-edition 'feminine collection'. 6 Feb 2019
South African fishing and food company Sea Harvest International (SHI) has entered into a bid implementation agreement with its 56.3% held Australian subsidiary, Mareterram, regarding the potential acquisition of the remaining shares of Mareterram by way of an off-market takeover offer. 6 Feb 2019
On 7 February, Bacardi employees will pour into more than 1,000 bars in 130-plus cities around the world for the drink giant's second annual 'Back to the Bar' initiative. 5 Feb 2019
LG Electronics (LG) has appointed James Lee as its news president of the Middle East and Africa Region (MEA). 5 Feb 2019
What is your CX strategy for 2019? How do you prepare for the customer-centric revolution? What does the role of CCO look like in SA? How do you stand out from your competitors? How does GDPR and POPIA impact on delivering exceptional customer experience? 5 Feb 2019
Coca-Cola dividing their products into three categories - leaders, challengers and explorers - is a good way of defining the future of any brand. Those who're successful need to be at least one of these, preferably two, ideally all three. 5 Feb 2019
Swiss transnational food and drink company Nestlé will accelerate its journey to reach full supply chain transparency by disclosing its list of suppliers alongside a variety of data of its 15 priority commodities. 5 Feb 2019
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US department store chain Kohl's plans to exploit the wellness trend by partnering up with WW (formerly known as Weight Watchers) on a new pilot series. The collaboration will see Kohl's open its first WW Studio in-store and add W-branded kitchenware and cookware to select stores and on Kohls.com beginning June 2019. 4 Feb 2019
Foreign investors and South African industry players seem to be taking a 'wait and see' approach to industrial and manufacturing growth, putting the country at risk of falling behind its neighbours. However, investment in automation now could help boost the manufacturing sector, with benefits for the country's overall economic growth. 4 Feb 2019
Clover has received a buyout offer from the newly-formed consortium called Milco - led by Israel-based Central Bottling Co.- which has plans to delist the dairy business from the JSE and expand it across sub-Saharan Africa. MilCo will make a cash offer to acquire all the issued shares of Clover for R25.00 per share, valuing the company at R4.8billion. 4 Feb 2019
Steinhoff Doors and Building Materials (SteinBuild) has changed its name to The Building Company, effective as from 28 January 2019. The name change was approved by its board and parent company, Pepkor Holdings. 1 Feb 2019
Pernod Ricard, the distributor of brands such as Absolut Vodka, Jameson Whiskey and Beefeater Gin recently set out to discover "how convivial the world is". 1 Feb 2019
Two years ago Ikea teamed up with a group of designers, architects, artists and creatives from five African countries to collaborate around modern urban rituals and the importance they play in the home. The result is the limited-edition collection Överallt, which will be launched on 27 February 2019 at the place where it all started - Design Indaba Festival in Cape Town. 1 Feb 2019
The global food and beverage space is bubbling over with creativity and innovation, with an eager audience of brave consumers with bold taste eager to sample the next big thing. 31 Jan 2019
Value in the form of quality interactions and ethics are the biggest priority for consumers in 2019, and this will shape how companies design solutions, deliver services and communicate. 31 Jan 2019
Consumer electronics businesses gather annually at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), a global platform for companies to flaunt their latest innovations and battle it out for recognition as the best of the best - in everything from baby tech and fitness equipment to drones and home cinema advances. 31 Jan 2019
When a Chinese consumer buys a package labelled "Australian beef", there's only a 50-50 chance the meat inside is, in fact, Australian beef. It could just as easily contain rat, dog, horse or camel meat - or a mixture of them all. It's gross and dangerous, but also costly. 30 Jan 2019
American spirits imports to South Africa through November 2018 topped $19 million in value. Imports of American whiskeys, including Tennessee Whiskey, Bourbon and Rye Whiskey, grew 44% year on year, and were worth over $13.9 million through November 2018. 30 Jan 2019
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