Bolt, the ride-hailing platform formerly known as Taxify, is planning to add food delivery to its service offering. South Africa is likely to be one of the first three countries worldwide in which the service will be offered, along with Estonia and Finland. 26 Mar 2019
Effective from 1 March, founder of Spur Corporation Allen Ambor has officially retired after more than 50 years of service at the food franchise business. 1 Mar 2019
JSE-listed Grand Parade Investments is closing all Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins outlets in South Africa following poor performance. The decision was made to liquidate the poor-performing assets after Grand Parade failed to find a buyer. 15 Feb 2019
NEWSWATCH: It's been little over a month since Woolworths was accused of copying the design of a baby carrier produced by Cape Town-based small business Ubuntu Baba. Now, Michelle Legge, the owner of local beverage brand Superlatte claims that the retailer copied the idea for her superfood drinks and started selling their own version at Woolworths Cafes. 11 Feb 2019
The fourth annual Bar (Bartending Accolades and Recognition) Awards will be held on 11 March 2019; additional activities such as masterclasses and cocktail offers will also be held ahead of the award ceremony. 7 Feb 2019
Uber Eats shares the most popular foods among its South African users for 2018, and the food trend it predicts for 2019. 29 Jan 2019
Hungry students at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California were recently introduced to Snackbot, the outdoor, self-driving robot delivering snacks and beverages from PepsiCo's portfolio of better-for-you brands, Hello Goodness. 24 Jan 2019
Cape Town ice cream company Unframed Ice Cream has revealed a new inviting retail space at the popular V&A Food Market at the Waterfront. The opening is the first big announcement in the company's new branding rollout, and follows shortly after the release of their 24 new dairy and vegan-friendly summer flavours. 11 Jan 2019
Innova Market Insights from Arnhem in the Netherlands, said targeting increasingly adventurous consumers set on new discoveries and experiences, will be key to developments in the food and beverage industry in 2019. 3 Jan 2019
Pizza Hut has continued its expansion across the African continent by opening its first restaurant in Nigeria, with two more expected by the end of the year. The first restaurant will open in Ikoyi, Lagos, with others in Lekki and Ikeja Mall to follow, also in Lagos. 18 Dec 2018
Heineken South Africa is pleased to announce the appointment of Millicent Maroga as its Corporate Affairs Director. Maroga is member of the company's management team, reporting to Managing Director Gerrit van Loo. 28 Nov 2018
Vida e Caffè took top honours at the Discovery Insure Partner Awards 2018 in Johannesburg recently, bagging the prize for Top Active Rewards Partner. 21 Nov 2018
While many restaurants in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry focused on International Fast Food Day on 16 November, Burger King® South Africa wants to change the narrative. "We don't view ourselves as a 'fast food' brand - we are a restaurant that serves good food, fast," says Ezelna Jones, Group Marketing Executive at Burger King® SA. 20 Nov 2018
A dream came true for young people in Duncan Village when the Masikhanyiselane bakery opened its doors last week in Gompo, East London. 20 Nov 2018
Ice cream brand Magnum is once again bringing its widely-popular Magnum Pleasure Store concept to SA shores with a pop-up shop in Sandton City from 16 November 2018 until January 2019. The new Magnum Pleasure Store is a contemporary, luxurious space where consumers can explore the tastes and textures of Magnum chocolate and ice cream in a way that's personal to them. 15 Nov 2018
Maybe the thought crossed your mind after the tenth compliment of your home-baked cupcakes, or that breyani you whipped up for a colleague's birthday lunch: You spend so much time in the kitchen anyway, you could start up a home industry business of your own - making sweet and savoury delights, and getting paid for it. 13 Nov 2018
A new study by global market research company Euromonitor International highlights emerging restaurant concepts around the world. 30 Oct 2018
McDonald's South Africa has committed to invest R3 billion into the country over the next five years, the company announced at the South African Investment Conference in Johannesburg on Friday. 29 Oct 2018
Over the past 25 years, Middle Eastern eatery Anat and its founder Anat Apter have risen from humble beginnings to having more than 20 stores spread across South Africa. 26 Oct 2018
Former Famous Brands group chief executive Kevin Hedderwick has joined the Real Foods board as group strategic director, while Antony Ball, the former co-founder, CEO and major shareholder of Brait, has also joined the Real Foods board as of 1 October 2018. 15 Oct 2018
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