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Building the Bonds (CONTINUED) QUALITY ASSURANCE During the review period, Beer South Africa spent over US$950,000 (R5.6 million) on brewing research and development. The focal areas were flavour stability, fermentation, malt quality and new product development. The division’s scientists have developed novel technology to improve the quality of beer further, particularly in • PRODUCT SAFETY ▪ SAB IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING terms of flavour stability. Research has been undertaken PRODUCTS WHICH ARE SAFE FOR THEIR INTENDED USE. in Beer South Africa’s laboratories to measure the vitality of yeast, and papers on the subject have been delivered at major international brewing conventions. A constant focus on brewing standards and consistent production has resulted in Beer South Africa’s products winning many international accolades, including the • COMPETITION ▪ SAB BELIEVES IN FREE MARKET Grand Champion award for the second time at the COMPETITION AND GROUP EMPLOYEES MAY NOT COMMENT Australian International Beer Tasting Competition, and UNFAVOURABLY ON THE PRODUCTS, MANAGEMENT OR OPERATIONS gold medals at the prestigious Burton-on-Trent Beer OF COMPETITORS. GROUP COMPANIES WILL NOT SEEK TO PREVENT OTHERS FROM COMPETING FREELY WITH THEM, WITHIN THE Tasting Competition in the United Kingdom. Castle Lager FRAMEWORK OF APPLICABLE COMPETITION LAWS. is the 13th biggest-selling beer brand in the world with over 15 million hectolitres sold last year. RANGE Beer South Africa’s brands continue to gain market share. In both the off- and on-premise markets, Beer South Africa has six brands in the top-selling eight alcohol products. SKILLED TECHNICIANS IN MODERN LABORATORIES ENSURE QUALITY CONTROL OF OUR PRODUCTS. THREE OF DREHER BREWERY’S PRODUCTS WON GOLD AND SILVER MEDALS AT THE MONDE SELECTION. In the highly competitive UK market, volume targets for Castle for the year were exceeded, capitalising on major sporting events including the ’99 Cricket World Cup. During the year, SAB successfully entered the Kenyan market, with a greenfield brewery constructed at Thika. Brands such as Castle Lager, Ranger, Hansa Pilsener and Castle Milk Stout were well accepted. Appletiser is a unique product. It was developed in South Africa in the 1960s as a constructive way to use apples considered unsuitable for “the table” market, but otherwise perfectly good. The product was such a success that, within PAGE TWENTY-FOUR
two years, it was being widely exported and subsequently produced in the UK. Using apple juice as a base, the company went on to develop other juices, launching Apple Mist in 1972, LiquiFruit in 1975, Grapetiser in 1981 and the hugely popular Just Juice in 1988. The importance of the Appletiser enterprise cannot be overestimated, as it provides local apple growers with a firm market in good years and bad, and eliminates much of the danger of over-production. Today, some 120,000 tons of apples a year are used in the South African pure fruit juice industry. During the year, Southern Sun introduced “Stayforless Stan” price-break specials. These highly competitive packages are aimed at cash-strapped South Africans, and cover the spectrum of the Group’s portfolio of hotels. The packages are enhanced with special airfare and car hire options from all major centres. In many instances, children under 12 years fly, eat and stay free. Suppliers BUILDING CAPACITY As a major player in many communities around the world, SAB is closely involved in creating jobs through establishing new and sustainable businesses. Beer South Africa’s formal commercial equity programmes place an ever-increasing proportion of company business with organisations of all sizes, owned • SUPPLIES AND SERVICES ▪ SAB ALWAYS ENDEAVOURS TO MEET ITS LEGAL AND CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS TO SUPPLIERS INCLUDING THE TIMEOUS SETTLEMENT OF ACCOUNTS. WE SEEK TO WORK TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST STANDARDS IN MATERIALS AND SERVICES SUPPLIED. OUTSOURCING TO CONTRACT WORKERS SUSTAINS EMPLOYMENT RANGING FROM OWNER-DRIVERS TO SEASONAL FRUIT PICKERS. and controlled by people from historically disadvantaged backgrounds. The Group’s policy is generating real empowerment through wealth creation. SAB is committed to fair terms of trade with all suppliers, including adhering strictly to contracted payment terms and always considering the well-being of our smaller suppliers. At 31 March 1999, the amount owed to trade creditors was equivalent to 57 days of purchases from suppliers. PAGE TWENTY-FIVE CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP REVIEW
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