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just the Answer: Distell Vineyards & Estates' CEO, Carina Gous 20 Nov 2014

Olly Wehring

Earlier this year, South African multi-category drinks producer Distell set up a unit specifically for its higher-end wine portfolio. The CEO of Distell Vineyards & Estates, Carina Gous, spoke to just-drinks earlier this year about the new division, its plans abroad and the prospects for the broader South African wine category going forward.

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just The Answer - Heineken GM for Ethiopia, Johan Doyer 14 Mar 2013

Andy Morton

Heineken last week announced plans to build a 1.5m-litre capacity brewery in Ethiopia, which, with the second-largest population in Africa, is a major focus for international brewers.

Beam Suntory completes ABV Brands takeover in South Africa 23 Apr 2018

Andy Morton

Beam Suntory has taken full control of its South African distributor, ABV Brands, two years after buying a 50% stake.

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AdVini snaps up majority share in Stellenbosch Vineyards 20 Apr 2018

Lucy Britner

French wine firm AdVini has upped its presence in South Africa with a major stake purchase in the country's Stellenbosch Vineyards.

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Berry Bros & Rudd's The Classic Range blended malt Scotch whiskies - Product Launch 23 Mar 2018

Lucy Britner

Berry Bros & Rudd has launched a range of blended malt Scotch whiskies which will join its recently re-launched London Dry Gin to form 'The Classic Range'. 

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Anheuser-Busch InBev lays groundwork for US$100m Tanzania brewery 20 Mar 2018

Andy Morton

Anheuser-Busch InBev has confirmed to just-drinks it wants to build a new brewery in Tanzania, with a potential investment of up to US$100m.

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Sales growth approaches double digits for Distell as GTR shines - H1 2018 results 26 Feb 2018

Olly Wehring

Distell has hailed healthy performances both at home and abroad in the first six months of its fiscal-2018, with Travel Retail sales leaping by mid-double digits.

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Monster’s Nigeria launch tweaked to "respect" religion, culture - Coca-Cola HBC CEO 14 Feb 2018

Andy Morton

The CEO for Coca-Cola HBC has said his company adjusted the launch of Monster energy drink in Nigeria to account for local religion and culture.