https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/436.html South Africa Food & Wine news 15 Food & Wine news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/436.html en-us Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:04:04 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/woodstock-brewerys-funky-monks-wins-best-beer-in-africa-512020a The African Beer Cup has concluded its 2026 edition and crowned a new champion. Cape Town's Woodstock Brewery claimed the coveted title of Best Beer in Africa for their Funky Monk. 1-268556 Fri, 29 May 2026 08:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food & Wine South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/who-urges-food-service-kitchens-to-prepare-for-the-unexpected-390288a Food safety plans may look perfect on paper, but real-world challenges quickly put them to the test — from power cuts during service and late deliveries disrupting the cold chain, to busy weekend shifts where kitchens are pushed to capacity and staff are under pressure to keep orders moving. 1-268483 Wed, 27 May 2026 10:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food & Wine South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/young-winemaker-banele-vakele-takes-tembela-wines-global-289117a South African winemaker Banele Vakele is gaining international recognition as a new generation of boutique producers strengthens the country’s position in global wine markets. 1-268470 Tue, 26 May 2026 15:14:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food & Wine South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/la-petite-ferme-welcomes-bold-menu-from-new-head-chef-richard-carstens-512840a La Petite Ferme, in Franschhoek, recently welcomed a new head chef to their kitchen. Chef Richard Castens joins the team and has introduced a bold new menu, featuring modern French-style dishes showcasing local produce and inventive flavour twists. 1-268076 Mon, 18 May 2026 12:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food & Wine South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-evolving-business-model-of-restaurants-and-qsr-revealed-067055a The restaurant and quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry has always operated with tight margins, shifting consumer tastes, and intense competition. More recently, two notable trends have become more pronounced, shaping how operators think about pricing, operations, and growth. 1-268187 Mon, 18 May 2026 11:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food & Wine South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/castle-lagers-heres-to-the-fans-that-stood-the-test-of-time-recreates-sa-football-moments-956984a Castle Lager’s campaign leading into the Fifa World Cup 2026 is a recreation of defining moments from South African football history. Bananas and Retroviral joined forces in a pitch-winning collaboration dubbed “RetroBananas” to create the campaign. 1-268174 Mon, 18 May 2026 10:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food & Wine South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/lancewood-krispy-kreme-launch-limited-edition-doughnut-trio-512520a Lancewood and Krispy Kreme have teamed up for a new limited-edition product collaboration, bringing together premium dairy and doughnut indulgence in a move designed to tap into South Africa’s growing appetite for experiential food partnerships. 1-268156 Fri, 15 May 2026 12:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food & Wine South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/popular-firewings-challenge-concludes-with-a-fiery-showdown-in-johannesburg-289297a What started as a nationwide challenge for spicy food lovers ended in a full-flame finale in Johannesburg, as the RocoMamas Firewings Challenge wrapped with its finale at RocoMamas Pineslopes on 13 May 2026. 1-268150 Fri, 15 May 2026 11:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food & Wine South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/dutch-inspired-holland-bakery-opens-in-durbanvilles-pampoenkraal-lane-512830a Holland Bakery has officially opened its new Bakery Café in Durbanville’s Pampoenkraal Lane, expanding its offering beyond retail baked goods into a more immersive café-style experience rooted in Dutch culinary tradition. 1-268046 Wed, 13 May 2026 07:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food & Wine South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-favourite-italian-family-restaurant-celebrates-its-100th-restaurant-in-empangeni-847633a When a restaurant brand decides where to plant its 100th flag, the choices are endless. For Panarottis, that place is Empangeni, a growing regional town in KwaZulu-Natal with a community spirit and appetite for growth that caught the brand's attention. 1-267989 Mon, 11 May 2026 13:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food & Wine South Africa