The Fore Good Investment Group has recently acquired a majority share in the “The Snack Factory” brand adding it to its fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) portfolio. The other subsidiaries under the Fore Good stable include MeriBrands (the exclusive distributor for Canderel and Equal in southern Africa), Stirrr and the Harding Group. 3 Sep 2008
Amarula Cream is stepping into a fresh digital space with the launch of its new interactive website. 1 Sep 2008
Like any company, Apple has its shortcomings. It's turned out some products even its biggest fans call mediocre, it gives customers minimal information about its plans and intentions, and developers complain about unusual restrictions. However, the company has managed to cultivate a culture of fierce loyalty, and situations that would have other companies in crisis mode seem to roll off its back. 31 Aug 2008
Simonsig Estate has named its full-bodied Shiraz, Mr Borio's, in honour of a remarkable friend of the Malan family. 28 Aug 2008
Luggage designer Samsonite launches its new range, Solana: The Intelligent Collection, in South Africa this month; showcasing a unique approach to lightness, flexibility and strength through the use of innovative materials. 27 Aug 2008
London, UK: Seventy-two all-black Fiat 500 superminis have been acquired by communications specialist Nokia in a UK fleet deal that will see the distinctively liveried Fiats help kick-start a new high profile promotion by the phone manufacturing giant. 25 Aug 2008
Monopoly fans the world over have had their say, and the final results are in as to which cities will be represented on the new Monopoly Here & Now: The World Edition game board. As the only African city to be featured in the game, Cape Town claims its place in the green, ranking the third most-expensive property space behind Montreal and Riga respectively. 22 Aug 2008
The creative minds behind Belgium-based Hedgren Bags and Travel Gear have been jetting around South Africa this week for launch the brand's latest summer collection - much to the delight of local designer bag connoisseurs. 21 Aug 2008
Africa's largest wine and liquor maker, Distell, expects to show continued growth in revenue and earnings, but at more modest levels because of the slowdown in consumer spending in South Africa and globally. 21 Aug 2008
Bolstered by a well-balanced and well-protected suite of compelling brands across the pricing spectrum and broader and stronger global distribution networks in developed and developing markets, Distell has once again shown its resilience to a global contraction in spending to report solid revenue and earnings growth for the year to 30 June 2008. 20 Aug 2008
Mango airlines and fuel giant Total are teaming up to give away petrol in a South African aviation first. In a gesture to ease some of the pressure consumers feel when filling up their cars, the airline will, until 15 September 2008, provide each guest travelling on any of its routes with a R20 fuel voucher redeemable at any Total service station nationally. A return flight will secure R40 in fuel vouchers. 19 Aug 2008
The dance between two of the biggest players in the video games sector continues, and it's taking on a new tone. 19 Aug 2008
Moir's is adding a hot new offering to its existing range of desserts and baking goods: Volcano Desserts. 18 Aug 2008
Furniture chain Lewis Group's revenue for the four months ended July 2008 increased by 7.4% compared to a 10% increase in revenue for the same period last year, the group's CEO, Alan Smart, said Friday. 18 Aug 2008
Ceramic tile, sanitaryware and bathroom accessory retailer, Italtile, reported a 7% jump in turnover to R2,77bn for the year to June yesterday, and said it expected profitability would be maintained despite tough trading conditions. 13 Aug 2008
Drugs and cosmetics company New Clicks has acquired a 60% stake in courier pharmacy business Direct Medicines for a cash payment of R13,2m. 12 Aug 2008
Actress, model, presenter, producer and philanthropist, Connie Ferguson, is making local history by being the first South African woman to launch her own celebrity fragrance, which has been named ‘True Self'. 8 Aug 2008
High fashion and elegance will be in evidence when the new Scalini boutique opens its doors in the heart of the trendy Cape Quarter this month. The bespoke new clothing gallery is home to selected luxury European clothing and footwear brands, including Sergio Rossi, Fratelli Rossetti, Eres swimwear and Penny Black by Maxmara, to name a few. 7 Aug 2008
Sony Ericsson, in an exclusive partnership between Sony Ericsson and MGM Pictures/Columbia Pictures, is launching a limited edition Titanium silver C902 Cyber-shot phone as used by James Bond in the eagerly awaited Quantum of Solace. The new mobile phone will make sure users are ready for any challenge, immersing them into the world of a secret agent with interactive 007 content and a spy-style game. 6 Aug 2008
Lauren Siebrits has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Simba, making her the first woman and South African to lead the Simba snacks business, says Arnold Veraart, the outgoing Sub-Saharan Africa General Manager. Simba has been wholly owned by US company, PepsiCo, since 1999. 5 Aug 2008
