Georgina Crouth

Premier Foods says it will continue to negotiate with the recognised union and workers, but won't enter talks with a separate and unrecognised union linked with violence and intimidation.

With two deputy ministers from the government of national unity at his side, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said working in government was a reality check.

But two departments will have much less to work with in future.

Bliss Brands has been found in contempt of court for copying Colgate-Palmolive's Protex packaging, which the Advertising Regulatory Board had previously ruled against. The board's appeals committee has now also ruled against a L'Oréal competitor for mimicking its popular skincare range, CeraVe.

The winery outside Hermanus joins VIK in Chile and Bodegas de los Herederos del Marqués de Riscal in Spain as this year's top wine destinations.

A report suggests that after prolonged pressure and penny-pinching, the global grocery retail sector is showing signs of recovery as consumers become more optimistic — even in South Africa.

The company — which has repeatedly been hauled before the Advertising Regulatory Board and its predecessor, the Advertising Standards Authority — needs to prove that its plug-in device is as described on the box.

The Treasury has given a 30-day notice period for public comments on its alcohol tax proposals, which the liquor industry says is unfair and premature.

The retailer has responded to last week’s police raid on a counterfeiting operation in Sedibeng, during which seven illegal immigrants were found to be tampering with expiry dates.

The best way to save money during Black Friday, the year's biggest shopping bonanza? Buy nothing or if you do, buy green.