Export rand value doubles in a year THE TRADITIONAL braai is no longer an essentially South African preserve, as Cobb International will testify. The Cobb BBQ Cooking system has not only notched up an impressive list of accolades worldwide, but doubled the rand value of exports in the last year to R5.5 million, contributing nearly 60% to total turnover. Clearly one of its attractions is its compact design with “cool wall” outer casing which means it can be used on the patio, placed on a picnic table or fired up on the tiniest of balconies. One of Time Magazine’s Top 30 Inventions in 2001, it was voted Best Barbecue in America, Best Outdoor Product at the HPVA Vesta Awards in 2003, and has won awards at shows in Germany and France. It was also a finalist in last year’s Gauteng Exporter of the Year competition.
