Hello Kitty, who first hit the world in 1974, will be celebrating her birthday in South Africa alongside another icon, the teddy bear, at Build-A-Bear Workshop outlets in malls across the country. 11 Dec 2009
Werda has launched its To Go range, offering single serving salads with added benefits as they are ready-to-eat, cholesterol free and fat free. The product does not need refrigeration, which is perfect when for work. They are great for vegetarians and three of the variants are low in GI. Consumers simply snip and open the variant of their choice. 10 Dec 2009
The Star reader's choice has selected Jack's Paint & Hardware as the best paint store for the 5th year, proof of the brand's dedication to customer service. 9 Dec 2009
Five Roses, which has been blending premium teas for over 140 years, has entrusted the task to only six Tea Masters. The sixth and current Tea Master, Dinesh Wijeyawardana from Sri Lanka, has created the Select African Blend specifically for South African tea drinkers, who prefer strong, robust tea. 9 Dec 2009
The 2009 Sauvignon Blanc released from the Plaisir de Merle cellar is now available. 9 Dec 2009
Global brewing giant SABMiller Plc on Tuesday, 8 December 2009, announced the detailed terms of its proposed broad-based black economic empowerment transaction in South Africa. 8 Dec 2009
Play and Learn is a newly released educational trump card game that encourages players to become experts on 40 of the more common larger land mammals most likely to be encountered during a visit to a game park in Southern Africa. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). 3 Dec 2009
Established in Italy in 1945, Elchim Hairdryers are reputed to have been the first blow stylers manufactured exclusively for the professional hairdressing industry and now Elchim South Africa, is introducing the superior product range to South Africa. 1 Dec 2009
Rickety Bridge has released an inaugural 2008 Foundation Stone Shiraz-Mourvèdre-Grenache blend. This unique blend of exquisitely interwoven varietals mimics the style of wine made in France's renowned Rhône Valley, attaining a four-star rating in the 2010 John Platter Wine Guide. 26 Nov 2009
Tiger Brands, SA's largest food company, yesterday, 24 November 2009, said profit for the year to September rose 8% to R2,5bn, as people switched to maize from more expensive staples such as rice, and commodity prices fell from the high prices seen the year before. 25 Nov 2009
To celebrate its decade of winemaking, Groote Post, a Cape West Coast wine farm near Darling, is releasing four new wines. Winemaker, Lukas Wentzel says of the 2009 harvest, “This vintage has produced some of the best white wines we've ever made and the reds are showing very nicely too.” 25 Nov 2009
BERLIN, GERMANY: With the crunch climate change summit in Copenhagen fast approaching, even McDonald's has decided to go green, at least with its logo, a senior executive said on Monday, 23 November 2009. 24 Nov 2009
The South African Breweries Limited, SABMiller plc's local operation, on Thursday, 19 November 2009, announced a solid performance with a volume trend in line with expectations for the first half of the financial year. 20 Nov 2009
Old El Paso taco shells now contain sunflower oil, making them a 'healthier' option. They will also have lower salt and cholesterol, with no compromise to taste. 20 Nov 2009
Entries for the Cointreau Face of News Cafe 2010 title opened this week at a fashion show and cocktail party, which included supporting competition sponsors, Cointreau; True Religion; Wonderbra; Pure Police DNA, Maybelline NY Cosmetics and Elchim SA. 20 Nov 2009
LONDON, UK: British clothes-to-food retailer Marks & Spencer on Wednesday, 18 November 2009, announced the appointment of Dutch supermarket boss Marc Bolland as its new chief executive. 19 Nov 2009
Zonnebloem has released its selection of limited edition wines; the 2009 Sauvignon Blanc, which won a gold medal at this year's Veritas Awards, Chenin Blanc 2009 and Shiraz 2007, also medal contenders have been released. 19 Nov 2009
Ciro Beverage Solutions, which brings the Lavazza brand to South Africa, has announced a new offering, known as i Piaceri del Caffe or ‘the pleasures of coffee'. This collection of specialty espresso-based gourmet coffees will be available at leading coffee shops from November 2009. 18 Nov 2009
Woolworths will launch an exclusive range of ‘Jungle Beat' children's clothing and accessories in December 2009. Based on the internationally acclaimed, South African-produced animated series of the same name, it is targeted at the 2-6 year-old range. 17 Nov 2009
The Cape Times/KPMG Business Personality of the Year 2009 was awarded to Allen Ambor, founder and executive chair of the Spur Corporation on 10 November 2009. 16 Nov 2009
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