Affinity Publishing is researching a book on the history of brands and branding in South Africa that will include the early days of brands and intellectual property protection from the mid-1800s, as well as the further development and success of branding up to today. For the past 17 years, it has produced an annual Brands & Branding: The Encyclopaedia of Brands & Branding in South Africa. 28 Jan 2010
The 2010 Diageo Africa Business Reporting Awards have added sector-specific categories to reflect the important role that various industries play in economic development. Entries are free and can be on any platform - online, print, broadcast. The closing date for entries is 26 March 2010, with the awards ceremony being held on 1 July 2010 in Central London. 27 Jan 2010
LONDON, UK: Italian chocolate maker Ferrero on Monday, 25 January 2010, said it did not intend making a counter-bid for British confectioner Cadbury, which last week agreed to a multi-billion-dollar takeover from US giant Kraft Foods. 26 Jan 2010
Pongrácz has released its signature Cap Classique, Desiderius Pongrácz 2002 in its distinctive fluted bottle. 21 Jan 2010
Brewing giant SABMiller performed below analysts' expectations in the third quarter to last month, as it said beer sales by volume were flat worldwide. 20 Jan 2010
The Guala Chenin Blanc Challenge, organised by Wine Magazine, was won last week by family-owned Stellenbosch wine producer, Kleine Zalze. 20 Jan 2010
To celebrate its centenary and its client's, Grindrod Bank, part of the century old Grindrod group, presented Mary Ella Sampson with a Kruger Rand on her 100th birthday on Friday 15 January 2010. 19 Jan 2010
LONDON, UK: US food giant Kraft Foods will sweeten its takeover bid for British confectioner Cadbury this week, according to media reports on Sunday, 17 January 2010. 18 Jan 2010
Following its late 2009 launch of a single disc floor scrubber for cleaning tiles, hard floors and laminated wood products, Cleaning Clinic is taking branded soap products head on in 2010 with a range of professional cleaning products for the retail market. These have professionally designed labels from Labelpak, aimed at catching the consumer's eye. 15 Jan 2010
MILAN, ITALY: Italian chocolate maker Ferrero has dropped out of the race to buy British confectioner Cadbury after deciding to end talks for a joint bid with US counterpart Hershey, media reported on Wednesday, 13 January 2010. 14 Jan 2010
Elle magazine and Max Factor are seeking the new Max Factor makeup artist for 2010 by encouraging talented young people to enter the current competition, participate in the cosmetic giant's legacy of sharing product knowledge and application and launch their careers in the SA fashion industry. 14 Jan 2010
Woolworths' new brand identity for its Foodmarket was rolled out in time for the festive season at its refurbished store at Constantia Village. The new look will be rolled out across the business over time. 13 Jan 2010
LONDON, UK: British confectioner Cadbury on Tuesday, 12 January 2010, sought to step up its defence against a hostile multi-billion-dollar takeover bid by US giant Kraft Foods, telling shareholders that 2009 had been "outstanding". 12 Jan 2010
THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS: Dutch beer maker Heineken said today, 11 January 2010, it would acquire Mexico's Fomento Economico Mexicano (Femsa) brewery, valued at €5.3 billion (US$7.7 billion), through an all-share transaction. 11 Jan 2010
SA's largest food company, Tiger Brands, has budgeted R600m for capital expenditure locally and is planning to make further investments in the rest of Africa to add to operations in Cameroon and Kenya. 7 Jan 2010
The 2006 vintage of Eikendal's Classique has been released and it offers a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (70%), Cabernet Franc (15%) and, for the first time in many vintages, Merlot (15%) which adds abundant fruit layers and a feminine body to this winelands classic. 6 Jan 2010
One of South Africa's leading street style footwear brands, Bronx, has launched an extensive transit media campaign to advertise two of the brand's iconic styles, the Hunter boot and the Old Town boat shoe. 6 Jan 2010
Pernod Ricard's Jameson Gold Reserve will be sponsorsing the style lounge and hospitality section at Kurland, in Plettenberg Bay, on 29 December 2009, where South Africa and England will thrash it out on the polo playing fields. 14 Dec 2009
LONDON, UK: British confectionary group Cadbury today, Monday 14 December 2009, rejected a takeover bid from US giant Kraft Foods, describing the offer as insufficient. 14 Dec 2009
The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC), which took place late last month at the City of London Guildhall, saw Chivas Brothers win the trophy for Worldwide Distiller of the Year. 11 Dec 2009
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