Refreshing 2023 performance by ready-to-drink beverage sector June 24, 2024 The ready-to-drink (RTD) cold drink market, including sparkling soft drinks (SSDs), fruit juices and sports drinks, experienced positive volume growth... Read More
Energy drinks category continues its double-digit growth trajectory June 24, 2024 The ready-to-drink (RTD) energy drinks category continues to be the fastest growing segment within the non-alcoholic beverage industry in South... Read More
Shrinkflation hits SA’s beloved marshmallow Easter eggs June 13, 2024 Chocolate marshmallow eggs have long been a favourite in South African households. They’ve become part of Easter traditions and are... Read More
Loadshedding catapults takeaway sales (delivering advertising opportunities for marketers) April 15, 2024 South Africans are changing the way they eat their main meals as a result of loadshedding, recent research from BMi... Read More
New rapid response CX online tool helps retailers tap into SA’s growing e-commerce market October 13, 2023 South African e-commerce retailers are on the cusp of scoring big, despite the current strained economic conditions – but only... Read More
BMi Research assesses the impact of loadshedding on meals September 27, 2023 How is loadshedding affecting South Africans’ eating behaviours and their meal choices? This is the question BMi Research is asking... Read More
Surprising factors spur growth in bottled water September 18, 2023 BMi Research’s latest quantification study has shown a dramatic increase in demand for bottled water, finding that packaged water demand... Read More
Mystery shopping results now delivered in 24 – 48 hours by BMi Research August 2, 2023 A global trend – and one which has been accelerating in recent years – is pressure to deliver real time... Read More
Instant coffee still South Africa’s favourite June 29, 2023 The latest findings from BMi Research’s March 2023 coffee report show that the coffee industry has continued to perform positively... Read More
Load shedding leaves SA’s pie industry cold May 22, 2023 The humble pie, whether procured from the corner café or most exclusive bakery, remains one of South Africa's most popular... Read More