South African Breweries (SAB) has featured prominently in a recent Enterprise Development Report published by SABMiller, one of the world's leading brewers. The report highlights the work of SABMiller's subsidiaries in creating sustainable economic opportunities for small entrepreneurs throughout its supply chain. 11 Dec 2008
For the third consecutive year, Ken Forrester Wines has been awarded the prestigious Platter 5-star accolade, with its internationally acclaimed Chenin Blanc, The FMC 2006, crowned in the 29th edition South African Platter's Wine Guide for 2009. This completes the hat-trick after the Ken Forrester T-Noble Late Harvest 2005 and The FMC 2005 made this star-studded listing respectively in the two previous editions. 11 Dec 2008
Abrie Beeslaar of Kanonkop, who has just been voted International Winemaker of the Year for 2008 at the International Wine and Spirits Competition in London, is the latest member to join the prestigious Cape Winemakers Guild (CWG). 11 Dec 2008
Five years ago, Mark Goldstein and three partners recognized that loyalty programs were becoming a cottage industry. Coming up with the right way to manage those programs, he believed, would be a neat trick. So would finding an effective way to lure in customers. 11 Dec 2008
Cape Wools on Wednesday said that wool prices were up at its last sale before the Christmas break. 11 Dec 2008
Retail sales fell for the sixth month running in October, Statistics SA said yesterday, while a business survey showed that trade conditions for wholesalers and retailers plunged to an eight-year low last month. 11 Dec 2008
Retail trade sales at constant price for the first 10 months of 2008 reflected a decrease of 2.2% compared to the same period in 2007. 10 Dec 2008
As part of its ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, Pick n Pay is launching a design competition to promote fresh local talent and reduce the use of plastic bags. 10 Dec 2008
The international olive oil industry recently received a severe blow when Italian police arrested 23 people and confiscated 85 farms after an operation that exposed fraudulent actions in Italy's olive oil trade. According to media reports inferior oil was passed off as extra virgin olive oil and imported oil was relabelled as Italian oil. 10 Dec 2008
As 2008 draws to a close, it's interesting to look back at a year literally filled with highs and lows. Early in the year, everything was looking up for packaging. Packagers and their suppliers were riding high and making plans for growth. Then the global economy was roiled, and the future suddenly seemed somewhat murky. 10 Dec 2008
The rate of increase in food prices seems to be slowing as commodity prices fall worldwide. 10 Dec 2008
Japanese consumer electronics giant Sony announced Tuesday that it will lay off 8,000 full-time employees by March 2009 and slash spending in an attempt to reposition itself for a prolonged global recession. It also plans to reduce seasonal and temporary workers. 10 Dec 2008
Amazon.com is one of those companies that's always coming up with something new. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't - but it's that kind of innovation that will help the online retailer survive the recession. 10 Dec 2008
Employment in SA's formal non-farm sector edged higher in the third quarter of the year, official data showed yesterday, but analysts warned the trend was likely to prove short-lived as growth in the economy slows further. 10 Dec 2008
Appletiser SA and Jenna Clifford will be launching a promotional competition in January, taking place in Pick n Pay Hypers around the country. 9 Dec 2008
South Africa's economy weakened considerably in the third quarter of 2008, recording the lowest quarterly growth rate in 10 years, reported the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), Tuesday. 9 Dec 2008
The FNB/BER consumer confidence index (CCI) declined by 3 index points - from -1 during the third quarter of 2008 (08Q3) to -4 in the fourth quarter (08Q4). A reading of -4 indicates that there are currently more pessimists than optimists. 9 Dec 2008
A clean, well-lighted menu board. Speakers that clearly coo, "May I take your order?". And the biggie: speed without screw-ups. 9 Dec 2008
Apple might be unfairly blocking rival software makers who want to sell music for its iPhone, according to some rivals and a technology rights group. 9 Dec 2008
One of South Africa's largest fertiliser companies, Foskor, sold fertiliser for at least five years before the department of agriculture realised the company had been selling the product without the necessary permits. 9 Dec 2008
