Industry warns against another alcohol ban and more restrictions in South Africa
The South African wine industry (Vinpro) has warned against further alcohol restrictions, which it says have given rise to a major illicit market and...
Wine grape producers adapt for sustainability
SOUTH African wine grape and wine producers continue to adapt to economic pressures and the effects of climate change to ensure their own sustainability,...
Heineken takeover talks with Distell prolonged as investor holds out
PIC reportedly wants around R200 a share – 9.4% higher than Distell’s closing price on the JSE on Tuesday.
Heineken NV’s talks to acquire Distell...
Cheers! – Heineken to toast Distell?
BEER brewing giant Heineken has set its sights on Stellenbosch-based liquor group Distell.
Distell, which has Remgro and the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) as its...
SA wine industry making adjustments for climate change, adapting for sustainability
Having to adapt to economic pressures and the effects of climate change, South African wine grape and wine producers are continuing to work towards...
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Heineken in talks to buy majority of South African brewer Distell
According to BusinessTech, Heineken, the world’s second-largest brewer, is in talks to acquire South African wine and spirits maker, Distell Group.
Distell, the owner of...
SAB calls on government to apply rationality and reason to impending Easter restrictions
When the line between lives and livelihoods becomes increasingly blurred, the reinstitution of draconian alcohol regulations will do more harm than good, writes SAB...
Alcohol industry welcomes easing of ban, pleads for transparency
The South African alcohol industry welcomes President Ramaphosa's announcement yesterday evening to reinstate the sale of alcohol by licenced premised for offsite consumption from...
Craft brewers battling to survive blanket ban on alcohol
According to a survey conducted by The Craft Brewers Association of South Africa (CBASA), the vast majority of local craft brewers don't see themselves...
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