https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/785.html South Africa Retail news 15 Food & bev. services news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/785.html en-us Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:27:57 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/kauai-marks-30-years-of-making-healthy-eating-more-accessible-745612a When Kauai opened its first smoothie bar in 1996, healthy fast food was still a niche concept in South Africa. 1-270402 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food & bev. services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/alcohols-hidden-calories-product-labels-could-help-fight-obesity-in-south-africa-634311a South Africa is grappling with an obesity crisis. Nearly half of adults are overweight or obese. Public discussion often focuses on ultra-processed foods and sugary drinks as reasons for weight gain. But there’s another source of calories that’s often overlooked: alcoholic drinks. 1-270381 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food & bev. services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/winning-the-conversation-does-not-always-mean-winning-the-sale-in-south-africas-fast-food-race-745462a 2026 Fast Food and QSR Report, delivered by Rogerwilco in partnership with YouKnow Technologies and Eighty20, reveals why the brands consumers talk about, search for and ultimately buy are not always the same. 1-270372 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food & bev. services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/3-ways-for-food-entrepreneurs-to-build-skills-to-succeed-523820a Across South Africa, thousands of young food and beverage entrepreneurs are hitting the same invisible wall – food and beverage entrepreneurship is one of the most accessible entry points into the economy, but only if the skills are there to sustain it. 1-270056 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food & bev. services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africas-liquor-suppliers-face-a-new-retail-battleground-745042a In 2026, as consumers' discretionary spending continues to decline due to both local and global economic conditions, the South African liquor business needs to identify strategies to preserve margins and increase volume. 1-270052 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food & bev. services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/uj-study-says-south-african-retail-needs-better-leadership-training-856193a As South Africa's retail sector undergoes rapid digital transformation, new research from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) warns that a shortage of leadership skills - not technology — is emerging as one of the biggest threats to the industry's future. 1-270029 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food & bev. services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/wine-joins-rugby-greatest-rivalry-620451a JC Le Roux, Nederburg and Durbanville Hills invite South Africans to choose their captain. 1-269971 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food & bev. services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-queenswood-spur-opens-as-families-seek-affordable-spaces-to-reconnect-286397a As South African families continue to seek affordable ways to spend quality time together outside the home, Burning Arrow Spur has opened its newly relocated restaurant in Queenswood, Pretoria. 1-269750 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food & bev. services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-growing-influence-of-ai-on-consumer-food-choices-286367a In today's fast-paced world, processed and ready-made meals have become the default choice for many consumers. Encouraging healthier eating habits is increasingly important to improve quality of life and overall wellbeing. 1-269700 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food & bev. services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pepsico-names-suraya-hamdulay-to-lead-southern-africa-corporate-affairs-408859a PepsiCo has appointed experienced corporate affairs executive Suraya Hamdulay as corporate affairs senior director for Southern Africa, reinforcing the company's leadership team as it continues to expand its presence and sustainability ambitions across the region. 1-269625 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food & bev. services South Africa