The Decanter Award results, announced Tuesday, 18 May 2010, at the London International Wine fair saw South Africa gain nine trophies, 15 gold, 62 silver, and over 170 bronze medals. 20 May 2010
SAP Quality Awards, announced at its Sapphire event in Frankfurt, on 17-19 May 2010 have awarded Engen Petroleum, the African energy group, a silver in the new business application category for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). 20 May 2010
The 2010 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show announced its winners yesterday, Monday 17 May 2010; awarding Eagles' Nest Shiraz 2008 as the Best Red Wine overall and Flagstone Word of Mouth 2008 as the Best White Wine overall, while Tokara celebrated the 10th anniversary of its first bottling by winning the Fairbairn Capital Trophy for the Most Successful Producer. 18 May 2010
Wine Magazine, which judges the different sub-categories of port according to the guidelines laid down by the South African Port Producers' Association, has awarded Boets Nel of De Krans a 5-Star rating for his Cape Tawny Port at a recent tasting. 17 May 2010
At the grand finale of the Cointreau Face of News Cafe (FONC), hosted at the newly refurbished Sandton store on Saturday 8 May 2010, 21-year-old Monique Buitendag is the new FONC for 2010. First and second runner-up spots went to Bokang Montjane and Rovika Poole, respectively. All three will be granted automatic entry to the Miss SA 2010 interview process. 17 May 2010
"Purity Mama is especially for pregnant women who would like to lead a healthy lifestyle while taking care of their wellbeing and that of their unborn babies," comments Allison Bergh, brand manager for Purity on its launch of the Purity Mama range. 13 May 2010
SAB has invested an estimated R170-million around the World Cup in infrastructure in South Africa's townships, Castle Lager campaigns and marketing to support the event. 12 May 2010
Boschendal brought home the only two gold medals for South African wine from the Monde Selection International Wine Competition 2010 held in Brussels recently, for its Grande Cuvée Brut 2006 and the 2009 Chenin Blanc. 12 May 2010
Morgenster Wine and Olive Estate has released its 2006 Morgenster Bordeaux blend, with a 5-star John Platter award, and the second Bordeaux label, Lourens River Valley 2006. 10 May 2010
Having won a gold and silver medal at 2009's local FTASA (Flexographic Technical Association of South Africa) Awards, Nampak has added a Gold and Bronze Award for its Imana Chicken Noodle soup and Cream of vegetable soup packs respectively at the FTA (Flexographic Technical Association) International Awards ceremony in Las Vegas on 2 May 2010. 7 May 2010
Kleenex is launching its new anti-viral tissues just in time for winter and the inevitable cold and flu viruses that come with it. 6 May 2010
Affinity Publishing has undertaken to establish the Museum of Branding, Advertising and Packaging and get it functioning on a commercial basis before converting it to not-for-profit organisation. Currently it is showing on the free-to-view website, advertising examples of pharmaceutical products from the late 1800s and early 1900s, which extol the virtues of opium and cocaine. 6 May 2010
The Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2010 awards included over 6 000 wines from four continents. South African wines won 25 of the 604 gold awards and two of the 60 great golds, with Spier being the top performer in the country and third top performer in the world by winning five gold medals and one great gold. 6 May 2010
Adcock Ingram has announced the release of new Tender Loving Care (TLC) Naturals, a comprehensive range of baby care products range specifically formulated with carefully selected, naturally derived ingredients for baby's skin. 5 May 2010
Procter & Gamble (P&G) took first place in two categories at the 2010 Edison Best New Product Awards held in New York, USA, on 29 April 2010. The awards, which honour innovation in the spirit of America's greatest inventor and marketer Thomas Edison, are heralded as ‘the Oscars of industry'. 4 May 2010
The Elle New Talent Make-Up Artist Search competition, run in partnership with Max Factor, is open to all emerging makeup artists who have completed their training and have been in the industry for less than five years. 4 May 2010
Two limited edition Flavours of South Africa variants that combine two homegrown flavours - Marula and Rooibos - have been released by Ceres to welcome visitors. The limited edition themed packaging, designed by Cape Town-based brand activation agency, 34, proudly sports the South African flag to catch the eye of consumers and stand out on shelf. 30 Apr 2010
Simonsig Estate has launched its 2006 Tiara in a magnum gift box set. The 2006 vintage secured 4 ½ stars in the 2010 Platter Guide and the 750ml is sold out, making the magnum edition an even bigger ‘must-have' for any serious wine lover's collection. 29 Apr 2010
LG Electronics South Africa, moved to its new offices last week and held an official inauguration, presided over by the Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Dr Gwen Mahlangu Nkabinde. It also announced it is now a Level 6 Black Economic Empowered certified company - reportedly a first for a company of its kind in South Africa. 28 Apr 2010
Ultra bright colours including yellow, white, blue, red or black on a lightweight aviator style frame, make the 2010 Football shades from Puma Eyewear, the ultimate companion for soccer fans. 26 Apr 2010
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