Wines
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Independent alcohol company DGB takes over ownership of South African century old wine business Backsberg
SOUTH AFRICA – DGB, one of South Africa’s largest independent wine and spirit producer, has expanded its portfolio with acquisition of majority stake in Backsberg,…
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Francophone countries lead in Africa’s wine consuming ranking courtesy of historic influences
AFRICA – Across the globe people are opening wine bottles in bars, restaurants and homes ready to kick back and relax or add a perfect…
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Change of guard at South Africa’s iconic winery Spier as alcohol industry faces turmoil
SOUTH AFRICA – One of South Africa’s oldest wine farms, Spier, has promoted its long-serving Cellar Master, Frans Smit, to be its Managing Director after…
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South African wine industry raises alarm over inability to stay afloat with continued domestic sale bans
SOUTH AFRICA – South Africa’s wine body, Vinpro, has raised red flags pertaining to the continued restrictions imposed on domestic wine sales, which is deemed…
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South Africa issues petroleum company bp with liquor licence first of its kind
SOUTH AFRICA – The multinational oil and gas company, bp, has broken the record of becoming the first petroleum company in South Africa to be…