With the harvest season fast approaching, precise temperature control and cooling systems are crucial. Aggreko’s temporary, large-capacity solutions keep your produce in perfect condition, saving you significant cost and capital expenditure. Aggreko is a world-leading...
Several factors influence the overall sustainability of food and agricultural around the world. We identify the megatrends that are predicted to shape the global (and local) agricultural landscape in 2019 and beyond. The United Kingdom Food and Agriculture Association...
By the time former president Jacob Zuma left office on Valentine’s Day last year, his negative legacy was so widespread and profound, it had become structural, affecting both the economical, societal and agricultural sectors of South Africa. Anton Pretorius reflects...
Since starting out in 2002, Origin Wine has become one of the most recognised international wine businesses in the world. With its global footprint, origin is the envy of many of its peers. Bernard Fontannaz, the Swiss-born founder of Origin Wine, has always been...
International tourism literally brings the world to your doorstep. The local wine industry plays a critical role when it comes to increasing visitor numbers and stimulating the economy to benefit all. Tourism is a powerful lever for economic growth, especially in...
A fun new app - called Tipple - allows users to train their wine palate like a pro and share their favourite wine experience. Ever wished you knew a little more about wine tasting? Now an innovative new wine app helps you not only expand your wine vocabulary, but...
Delegates from the global wine industry descended on Cape Town in September for the Cape Wine 2018 international trade show. This theatre spectacle showcases what the South African wine industry has to offer. Although Cape Wine 2018 was a colourful kaleidoscope of...
Whether it’s your favourite hot drink, mixed in a cocktail or used to make moisturiser or even the latest designer purse, rooibos is as South African as biltong, braaivleis and koeksisters. Now this young, vibrant industry is taking the world by storm, one wine glass,...
Spanning just under 20 000 hectares, the Worcester district is South Africa’s largest wine district by area and volume. It’s planted under nearly 20% of the country’s vineyards and produces close on 29% of our brandy. The district includes the Nuy Valley, De Doorns...
The late, great Los Angeles Times food critic Jonathan Gold once said, “I love going out to eat in the way a theatre critic loves theatre. I love going to farmers’ markets. I love sticking my hands in pots. And it turns out food is a good prism through which to view...
Imagery is a valuable commodity. Whether you produce or commission images to promote your products, services or properties, copyright is involved. Amina Suliman* discusses copyright law. Photographer Shaun Earl Harris is suing the South African government for an...
As KWV celebrates its centenary this year it’s proving that 100 years of being in business has equipped it with a remarkable ability to adapt and thrive. KWV has undergone many changes over the past 100 years and that’s not about to change. CEO Boyce Lloyd has vowed...
Wellington Wines draws from its namesake town’s proud history and recent in-depth market knowledge to put the Duke of Wellington firmly in the lead. It was a dark and stormy day in June 1815 when Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley defeated the French army commanded by...
Driven by an increasing focus on the East and America, citrus exports have soared in volume and value over the past five years. Citrus is the Western Cape’s top agricultural export, just ahead of wine, and forms part of the edible fruit and nuts grouping which is...
Most people probably associate South Africa with Table Mountain, the Big Five, braaivleis and the local wines. But did you know SA is at the forefront of plant improvement and the world’s brandy champ? Jana Loots looks at some of the most noteworthy wine-related...
Nederburg wines are renowned worldwide. Current cellarmaster Andrea Freeborough pays tribute to the pioneers who laid the foundation for the tradition of excellence at Nederburg. Way back in the early ’70s, in the days of sideburns, wide ties and uncontested opinions,...
LEAFROLL IS AN OLD FOE. ECONOMIST PIETER VAN NIEKERK LOOKS AT THE FINANCIAL IMPACT OF VINEYARDS INFECTED BY #LEAFROLL. Many consumers unashamedly hashtagged our beautiful autumn vineyards, apparently unaware of the reality of virus infection. It’s like taking a selfie...
The implementation of the Liquor Amendment Bill and the new Western Cape Liquor Act, as well as problems with liquor license applications at the Western Cape Liquor Authority, are set to affect the industry in the near future. THE NATIONAL LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILL It’s...
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