Markets, business and trade

The wine industry in South Africa could benefit from a glass waste solution that can reduce costs and improve sustainability.

The UK’s thirst for bubbles is legendary, but while Prosecco dominates the volume and Champagne sits at the prestige peak, a "healthy middle" has emerged – and South Africa’s Cap Classique is perfectly positioned to claim it.

Entries are now open for the 2027 London Wine Competition, and wineries across South Africa are invited to participate in what promises to be the most comprehensive edition in the competition's history.

Wine in Africa is moving from niche to normal in pockets where hospitality and middle-class consumption are expanding.

The escalation of war involving Iran since late February 2026 has triggered a systemic shock to global energy and maritime logistics, with knock‑on effects now being felt across South African agriculture, including wine.

For nearly three centuries, Moët & Chandon has shaped its legacy through craft and patience, guided by the belief that time is as essential as terroir.

Blaauwklippen Wine Estate showcased 340+ years of winemaking excellence on Monday with the premiere of its new documentary film on viticulture and viniculture in the Cape Winelands. The showing was a major draw for delegates at the World Travel Market (WTM) Africa 2026 exhibition held at the Cape…

Global consumer expectations are changing toward environmental accountability and convenience, prompting wine producers to ask how their packaging can evolve without compromising quality or brand heritage. For South African wine farmers and agricultural producers, this balance has large…

Last year, Vinimark took another important step in the group’s journey to support a thriving future for South African wine. By welcoming Stellar Winery into the family, the company expanded on its investment in responsible farming, purposeful winemaking, and long-term collaboration with the people…

Some countries may be reluctant to engage deeply with South Africa on trade because of the Southern African Customs Union (Sacu).

On November 12th, 2025, the challenge officially begins for winemakers from France and around the world. They will be able to register online to present their best white, rosé, and red wines — still or sparkling — in these two major international wine events to be held on March 14 and 15, 2026, at…

In 2025, Vinimark continued to explore fresh frontiers for South African wine while adapting to a global market that has become more competitive and more unpredictable. Even as conditions shifted, Vinimark felt a renewed sense of momentum. South Africa’s wine story continued to resonate beyond the…