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Wine tourism can accelerate SA's economic growth say Cape mayors
Cape wine tourism can help boost the overall economic growth generated by tourism, a sector that has been flagged by national government as a priority contributor to GDP. This is according to Alderman Patricia de Lille, Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town and Alderman Cornelius de Bruyn, Executive Mayor of the Cape Winelands District Municipality.
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Gordon Ramsay headlines Good Food and Wine Show in Cape Town. Trade day is 23 May
The Good Food and Wine Show (GFWS), one of the finest gourmet events in the world, will be the highlight on the Cape culinary calendar when it’s staged at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from May 23 to May 26.
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2013 trends prediction in the retail sector
BMi Research provides insights into 2013 retail trends. Of interest is the rise of the professional shopper and that print is here to stay.
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Anthony finishes Great with KWV 3
Michael Mutsai, Global Brand Manager Brown spirits, says “We are thrilled that Anthony won. He’s come a long way in a short time, very much like our three-year-old brandy. We are also proud to welcome him into our exclusive KWV 3 Club, reserved for extraordinary individuals who finish great in life.”
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Do-It Carry Handles: Buying in bulk made easier
Do-It Carry Handles are strong, durable and easy-to-use. Constructed from a heavyweight substrate and using ultra-strong HangTite™ 203 adhesive, the handles are easily bonded to most packaging surfaces.
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Finland a major export destination for Two Oceans Wines
Finland has an estimated population of around 5.3 million people, yet remarkably, it has become one of the leading markets for Two Oceans wines, says global marketing manager Jackie Olivier. Sales volumes to this northern European country have grown by double digits year-on-year for the 12 months to March 2013.
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Nederburg's scores top marks with UK critics
Nederburg's 2011 Ingenuity White, an eight-way blend led by Sauvignon blanc, has been identified as one of South Africa's top white blends by Decanter, scoring 93 points, while Tim Atkin MW has given the same wine 94, in his newly released SA Report.
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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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Accsys, Integr8 offer the silver lining in local cloud services
With this partnership in place, Accsys and Integr8 have agreed to promote product and services related to the cloud and the value each proposes as part of their respective offerings.
This is of particular significance within Africa’s developing cloud services space.
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Imperial strengthens footprint in Africa
Imperial Holdings Limited has acquired 49% of MDS, a leading logistics provider in Nigeria, for a cash consideration of US$26 million. All conditions precedent have been fulfilled and the transaction is therefore unconditional. The transaction gives the Imperial group entry into the logistics sector of the fast growing Nigerian FMCG, telecommunications and pharmaceutical industries.
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World Class Packaging Solutions at AB7
Ishida Europe products are on show at Africa’s Big Seven (AB7), the biggest food and beverage trade exhibition in Africa. AB7 takes place from 30 June to 2 July 2012 at Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, Johannesburg.
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Zetes launches ZetesAthena cloud-based solution
Zetes, the EMEA leader in collaborative supply chain solutions, launches ZetesAthena, its in-store management solution for the retail industry. Zetes Athena not only helps retailers to manage typical in-store operations efficiently.
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