As inflation bites and consumers seek value when purchasing alcohol, retailers and brands are having to adapt and learn. A freshly updated report from Trade Intelligence reveals the complex dynamics at play in South Africa's liquor retail sector. 13 Jul 2023
The 2023 shortlisted entries for the Pentawards, the global platform for packaging design, have been announced. 13 Jul 2023
The adoption of online shopping during the pandemic was limited only by the fact that South Africa remains a predominantly cash-based economy. However, the launch of the 'cash-like' payment system, PayShap, will change this, ushering in a new era for omnichannel retail in South Africa. 12 Jul 2023
Switch Energy Drink, a leading brand in the energy drink industry, is thrilled to announce the expansion of its highly popular Vitamin C range with two enticing new flavours: Grapefruit & Naartjie and Apple, Kiwi & Moringa. 12 Jul 2023
"We no longer have empathy for brands, and instead have developed a striking state of apathy, disempowerment and disappointment for brands that fail to meet our expectations." 12 Jul 2023
NIQ's recently published State of the Retail Nation analysis sheds light on the South African FMCG (including Liquor and Tobacco) sector, which has experienced notable transformations amidst an uncertain landscape and rising prices. 11 Jul 2023
Chefs demonstrating Adriatic equipment at a past expo. Source: Supplied.
Hostex 2024, an African food, drink, and hospitality trade will be opening its doors to connect the industry once again. 11 Jul 2023
The new doll is available nationwide. Source: Supplied.
Barbie has launched the newest doll to its South African career range. 11 Jul 2023
Amidst general struggles for South African retailers (figures for March show that retail trade sales were down 1.6% year-on-year), the country is experiencing an e-commerce boom. While the sector's growth at the height of the pandemic was to be expected, it's notable that growth continued in 2022, once most pandemic restrictions in the country had been dropped. Now worth more than R50bn, online retail saw a 40% increase in shopper numbers in 2022, having achieved similar increases in the previous two years. Some have gone as far as to suggest that local e-commerce will match that of more digitally mature countries by 2026. 10 Jul 2023
Proudly SA has announced that its Local Wine Expo will take place from 13 July to 15 July 2023, this immersive event promises an unforgettable experience for all wine lovers. 10 Jul 2023
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South African fruit juice producer, Sir Fruit has launched an energy-boosting 100% plant-based blended juice called Voema. This limited edition juice is positioned at offering a healthy alternative to fizzy drinks or sweet treats for individuals needing a pick-me-up. 7 Jul 2023
Njabulo Phewane from KWV with trophies for Best Distilled Gin and Best Gin of Show for Imagin Classic. Source: Supplied.
Investec's Trophy Spirits Show which is now in its fifth iteration, saw a significant uptick in the number of entries submitted across all classes. This is perhaps an indication that the industry has largely recovered from the impact of lockdowns and that there is a new vitality amongst producers and distributors. 7 Jul 2023
Image supplied. Liqui Fruit has launched its new packaging design, featuring a fresh and modern look
Liqui Fruit has launched its new packaging design, featuring a fresh and modern look. 7 Jul 2023
In an effort to decrease food waste, Dutoit and Good Hope Fruit have partnered with Pick n Pay on the Hail to Heroes campaign, to promote the merits of cosmetically blemished produce. 6 Jul 2023
The new kit will be available in major retail stores. Source: Supplied.
In anticipation of the upcoming major rugby tournament, Nike has developed a cutting-edge team kit for the Springboks. 6 Jul 2023
Entries for the RCL Foods Young Chefs & Bakers Challenge 2023 have opened with the teams competing for a share of R65,000. 6 Jul 2023
South African food producers, among the biggest on the continent, are spending hundreds of millions of rand mitigating prolonged rolling power blackouts, water supply issues and crumbling infrastructure. 5 Jul 2023
Sonia Correia, Integer\Hotspot’s Lead Strategist
In a 30-minute shopping session, your average shopper is exposed to more than 20,000 product choices. More than 70% of purchase decisions are made on the spot. A product on a supermarket shelf has less than three seconds to grab the attention of a shopper - and their decision to buy or to walk away depends largely on the packaging of the product. 5 Jul 2023
Zandile Kumalo was the standout business. Source: Supplied.
Neighbour Roots, a forward-thinking hydroponic farming business, has been announced as the top social enterprise supplier to Food Lover's Market after a tough boot camp and a day of pitching to senior Food Lover's Market executives in Cape Town. 5 Jul 2023
There are friends and then there are 'Friends with Purpose'. Every year for the past four years, Klipdrift has dedicated International Friendship Day to celebrating the amazing things that happen when good friends come together to share some Klipdrift and #GoldBetweenFriends. 5 Jul 2023
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