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Nampak Invests R1.6 billion in Beverage Packaging
At its annual general meeting earlier this month Nampak, Africa’s largest packaging company, announced that it is investing R1.6 billion in two of its core businesses which produce bottles and cans for the growing beverage market.
The first project will see the company invest almost R1 billion in an additional furnace at its glass bottle business based at Roodekop, Germiston. This business already has two furnaces and a third furnace will improve overall manufacturing efficiencies and enable it to supply a broader range of bottles. Sales of the additional production have already been contracted to key customers.
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New Durbanville Hills olive oil helps fund community projects
Community empowerment is at the heart of Durbanville Hills Wines’ latest venture, a high-quality olive oil that directly benefits farm employees in the area.
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Savour autumn with a mouthful of Fleur du Cap Unfiltered Semillon
Full-bodied, packed with citrus aromas and a buttery, toasty finish, Fleur du Cap Unfiltered Semillon 2011 is a versatile wine to enjoy as the early autumn chill approaches.
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New Le Venue restaurant opens at The House of J.C. Le Roux
Enthusiasts can enjoy pure foodie heaven in the Stellenbosch Winelands at the chic new Le Venue restaurant at The House of J.C. Le Roux for your taste of Le Good Life.
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OBiKWA Moscato has the sweet taste of adventure
One of the jewels of the fun-loving, value for money range of varietal wines, OBiKWA Moscato boasts rich, deliciously sweet, fruity muscat flavours and a crisp, clean, sweet finish.
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Time for Ommiberg Festival fun at Nederburg
The annual Paarl Ommiberg Round the Rock Wine Festival is fast becoming a favourite harvesting fair in the Paarl Winelands, and on March 9, celebrations take off in full gear at Nederburg.
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Two Oceans simple snack solution
Take a taste tip from Two Oceans winemaker Michael Bucholz. Whether watching his favourite game on TV or putting his feet up after a busy day in the cellar, he'll often pair a glass of lightly chilled fresh and zesty Two Oceans Sauvignon Blanc with onion and balsamic-flavoured crisps or alternatively, with sea salt and black pepper chips.
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New appointments at independent call centre, 121 Outsource
With the growth phase that 121 Outsource is experiencing, it has been necessary to implement staff and management changes and has made a number of new senior appointments.
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Africa’s Big Seven 2013 Almost SOLD OUT!
With less than six months to go, exhibition space at Africa’s Big Seven (AB7), the biggest food and beverage trade show on the continent, is nearly sold out!
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Fairtrade Week 2013: Realising Africa's potential
FAIRTRADE WEEK, the annual premier campaign of Fairtrade Label South Africa, is back in full swing with a powerful message that aims to inspire South African consumers, businesses, institutions and organisations alike.
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Fairtrade Announces Three-Year Global Strategy
Fairtrade International (FLO) CEO Harriet Lamb announced Fairtrade’s new global three-year strategic framework today at BioFach, the world’s largest organic trade fair in Nuremburg. “With our 2013-2015 strategy ‘Unlocking the Power of the Many’ we seek to be at the cutting edge of reforming global trade in favour of justice, unlocking the power of disadvantaged farmers and workers and the consumers who support them,” says Lamb.
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Culinary maestro, Gordon Ramsay, confirmed for the Cape Good Food & Wine Show 2013
Now in its 14th year, The Good Food & Wine Show is regarded as the most prestigious food and lifestyle show by gourmands locally and internationally. With a distinguished line-up of chefs, including Michelin-awarded chef, Gordon Ramsay, the show attracts thousands of foodies and culinary devotees.
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Launch of the South African Bar Show set to shake & stir the marketing of liquor brands
A new to market consumer lifestyle exhibition, The South African Bar Show, is being launched alongside the well-established Good Food & Wine Show in May this year. All alcohol brands and products, with the exception of table wine, will be eligible to participate.
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POPAI announces key corporate sponsor, ZaPOP
POPAI South Africa has announced a key sponsorship deal with instore marketing specialists, ZaPOP, allowing it to launch an exciting 2013 event line-up.
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Increasing connections at Africa’s Big Seven
To encourage users to join its digital community, Africa’s Big Seven Exhibition will be giving a free stand at the show to the person who posts the best motivation as to why they should be the lucky winner on any of our social media pages.
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