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The Shoprite Group Supplier Awards is held annually to recognise suppliers for their support and collaborative approach toward the company's business during the year.
Suppliers nominated for this accolade are evaluated on criteria such as the extent to which they had contributed towards the supermarket group's growth and improved earnings, their stockholding and service levels, the efficiency of their administration processes, and the manner in which they provide support at store or head office level.
The suppliers who were honoured in their respective categories this year are:
Confectionery and Beverages: Aletta van der Merwe, Simba
Contractors / Service Providers: Erika Viljoen, EC Viljoen Liquor Licence Consultants
Perishables and Service Departments: Ewerd Ras, Afgri Poultry
Fruit and Vegetables: Rossouw Cillié, Laastedrif Boerdery
Ambient Groceries: Carl Otte, National Brands Ltd - Entyce Beverages
Toiletries: Genasha Naidoo, Unilever South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Non-Foods: Mike Schickerling, BIC South Africa
Furniture: LTH
Housebrand / Private Labels: Jonathan Kelsey, Joekels Tea Packers (Pty) Ltd
Upcoming Suppliers: Lara Lauts, Toucan Bake Bakery
Liquor: Hannes Basson, Pernod Richard South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Meat Markets: Robin Haller, Deli Spices
The spice manufacturer Freddy Hirsch was presented with the CEO's Award in recognition of his exceptional contribution towards the Shoprite Group and its business in South Africa. He arrived in South Africa in November 1936 as a 7-year-old refugee from Germany. He established his business in 1956 and worked hard to grow it over five decades to become the biggest food ingredient manufacturer on the African continent.