A craft brewery backed by two prominent CEOs of JSE-listed companies says it has launched the country’s first beer made with cannabis.

Add beer to chocolate, coffee and wine as some of life's little pleasures that global warming will make scarcer and costlier, scientists say.

Beer is one of the oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic beverages in the world and is third overall of the most popular liquids consumed, after water and tea. Beer is also believed to also be one of the oldest fermented beverages.

Millets and sorghum are nutrient-rich grains, high in protein and antioxidants. And they’re drought-resistant, making them reliable crops in dry, hot conditions.

The South African Breweries (SAB) sources nearly all of its raw materials – used in the brewing process – from local South African suppliers.

Home brewing during the Covid-19 ban on alcohol sales pushes up the price of pineapple, while potatoes and avocados are cheaper.

Local brewers and mixologists are capitalising on the opportunity which South Africa’s rich plant life presents by developing unique beverages for local and international markets, enhancing sensory experiences for tourists and locals alike.

The Beer Association of South Africa (BASA) is lobbying the government to change how beer is taxed in South Africa.

Starting in 2026, all alcoholic products sold in the Republic of Ireland must prominently feature bright red text that states: “THERE IS A DIRECT LINK BETWEEN ALCOHOL AND FATAL CANCERS.”

The dip was driven by declines in the US and China, but IWSR highlights emerging growth opportunities, from no-alcohol beer and Tequila in the US to premiumisation trends in China, Canada and Spain.