2008
Vincent Maphai joins SAB
13 February 2009The South African Breweries (SAB) Ltd has announced that as of 1 March 2009 Dr Vincent Maphai, former chairman of BHPBilliton Southern Africa, will be joining the brewer as Executive Director of Corporate Affairs and Transformation.
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SAB’s enterprise development programmes set global standards for group
10 December 2008KickStart and Taung Farmers Project models adopted globally;
Commercial equity spend with local suppliers nears R7-billion
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Fresh new look for SAB’s Miller Genuine Draft
30 September 2008MGD makeover lines up with consumer and international trends
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SAB builds apple ales' momentum with the new premium brand
16 September 2008Following the global trend of premiumisation in beer, the South African Breweries (SAB) Ltd today announced the introduction of a new premium apple ale in the flavoured alcoholic beverages (FAB) sector.
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SAB builds on premium success
02 September 2008Hot on the heels of the successful introduction of Grolsch into the South African market, the South African Breweries Ltd (SAB) today said it will be launching a new premium brand, Dreher Premium Lager.
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SAB’S ground-breaking Project Calabash nears completion
04 August 2008Massive initiative spells the end for iconic quart bottle
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Grolsch hits the ground running in SA
09 July 2008The first batch of premium Dutch brew Grolsch was introduced to South Africa last week by SAB Ltd in a tightly-controlled distribution plan, sending supplies to those customers believed to be best placed to shape this top global brand’s position in the South African market.
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Local brews scoop seven major international awards
01 July 2008Bigger may not always be better – but in the case of the South African Breweries Ltd, it is a distinct advantage. And to prove it, SAB has recently garnered seven prestigious international taste and quality awards for its beers.
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"Gesondheid" to premium beer as iconic Dutch brand Grolsch joins SAB portfolio
10 June 2008SAB moves quickly to introduce world premium product to South Africa.
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Entrepreneurs get a Kickstart to the big time
26 May 2008Young entrepreneurs still have some time to enter their great business ideas for the annual South African Breweries (SAB) KickStart Awards, and to potentially walk away with their share of R2,6-million worth of grants, mentorship and training. Participants now have until 18 June 2008 to get their entries to their nearest SAB offices.
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SAB launches new brand in high performing flavoured alcoholic beverage segment
04 March 2008The South African Breweries (SAB) today announced it would introduce a new brand, Skelter’s Straight, to the South African market. This follows the successful launch of brand variant Sarita Ruby Dry in January this year and a new peach variant of Brutal Fruit in November 2007.
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SABMiller’s South African operations report sustained revenue growth
15 May 2008Following the release of SABMiller plc’s preliminary results for the period to end March 2008, the South African Breweries Limited has announced that notwithstanding the loss of a licence to manufacture a premium brand in March 2007 (then 9% of volumes), the company had recorded Rand revenue growth of 6%, maintained lager volumes in line with last year and contained the EBITA drop to 6% in constant currency.
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