Beverages
-
KWV launches KWV VS (Very Special) POTSTILL Brandy
SOUTH AFRICA – Renowned South African brandy producer, KWV has expanded its brandy portfolio with the launch of KWV VS (Very Special) POTSTILL Brandy. This…
-
Coca-Cola Beverages SA advances water security strategy with launch of groundwater harvesting mega project
SOUTH AFRICA – Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has handed over an R12m (US$12 million) groundwater harvesting mega project to residents of drought-stricken Graaff-Reinet in…
-
Congo joins list of African countries where Heineken is brewed locally, shift expected to lower prices
CONGO – Heineken, the world’s most valuable beer brand according to Brand Finance, will be available in Congo in locally returnable bottles, Brasco, the local…
-
Proposed 67% hike in tax rates on spirits receives strong opposition from alcohol makers in Kenya
KENYA – A proposed 67 percent excise tax hike on spirits has received strong opposition from alcohol makers in Kenya who have said such a…
-
Amber Beverage hatches plot to become major global producer of Irish Whiskey
IRELAND – Amber Beverage Group (ABG) has unveiled plans to invest US$37.1 million (€35 million) in a new distillery for its Walsh Whiskey brand. This…