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Kenya's grocery retail sector is a beacon of innovation and growth

Kenya's grocery retail sector is a beacon of innovation and growthKerry Elliott

Global food prices rebounds in July

Global food prices rebounds in July

7 Aug 2023

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Retail sales drop 1.4% for May

20 Jul 2023

#FoodNextAfrica: The SA food startup championing traditional African flavours

#FoodNextAfrica: The SA food startup championing traditional African flavours

Lauren Hartzenberg 17 Sep 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

The significant shift from aspirational to inspirational brands

Louise Marsland 13 Sep 2019

ECDC explores trade opportunities in Nigeria and China

ECDC explores trade opportunities in Nigeria and China

13 Sep 2019

Nestlé announces winners of sub-Saharan Africa innovation challenge

Nestlé announces winners of sub-Saharan Africa innovation challenge

4 Sep 2019

Shop Association releases Storedits global display research

Shop Association releases Storedits global display research

30 Aug 2019

WWF and SA retailers team up to simplify recycling labels

WWF and SA retailers team up to simplify recycling labels

28 Aug 2019

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa acquires majority stake in Eswatini bottler

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa acquires majority stake in Eswatini bottler

27 Aug 2019

Key insights into the global beef market

Key insights into the global beef market

23 Aug 2019

BAT eyes vaping growth in Africa with Twisp takeover

BAT eyes vaping growth in Africa with Twisp takeover

15 Aug 2019

Diageo dedicates $219m to sustainability projects in Africa

Diageo dedicates $219m to sustainability projects in Africa

8 Aug 2019

Unilever holds first Beauty with Purpose Showcase in South Africa

Unilever holds first Beauty with Purpose Showcase in South Africa

29 Jul 2019

Pernod Ricard acquires majority stake in SA spirit maker Inverroche

Pernod Ricard acquires majority stake in SA spirit maker Inverroche

26 Jul 2019

3 steps towards 'glass boxing' your company with a Biz Press Office

3 steps towards 'glass boxing' your company with a Biz Press Office

Bizcommunity.com 23 Jul 2019

Tertius Carstens, CEO of Pioneer Foods, and Eugene Willemsen, CEO, PepsiCo sub-Saharan Africa.

PepsiCo eyes growth in Africa with $1.7bn Pioneer Foods acquisition

19 Jul 2019

Pernod Ricard's Paul Scanlon on adapting to change in the liquor business

Pernod Ricard's Paul Scanlon on adapting to change in the liquor business

8 Jul 2019

Using citrus and grape by-products to preserve food

4 Jul 2019

Bringing traceable, premium spirits to SA's discerning drinkers

Bringing traceable, premium spirits to SA's discerning drinkers

4 Jul 2019

Pick n Pay tests plastic-free fruit and veg section

Pick n Pay tests plastic-free fruit and veg section

1 Jul 2019

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Unilever launches online store on Jumia

11 Jun 2019

#AfricaMonth: Why Africa is primed for prestige beauty growth

#AfricaMonth: Why Africa is primed for prestige beauty growth

Lauren Hartzenberg 31 May 2019

Nestlé launches innovation challenge in 6 African countries

Nestlé launches innovation challenge in 6 African countries

28 May 2019

Coca-Cola to retain majority stake in Africa bottling business

Coca-Cola to retain majority stake in Africa bottling business

21 May 2019

Autograph Gin rated best in Africa

Autograph Gin rated best in Africa

2 May 2019

FMCG recycling commitments no cure for plastic crisis

FMCG recycling commitments no cure for plastic crisis

29 Mar 2019

Consumer demand at the forefront of African business priorities

Consumer demand at the forefront of African business priorities

28 Mar 2019

#SeamlessSA: How Ramona Kasavan is taking Mimi Women to the rest of Africa

#SeamlessSA: How Ramona Kasavan is taking Mimi Women to the rest of Africa

Maroefah Smith 14 Mar 2019

8 trends driving innovation in sub-Saharan Africa

8 trends driving innovation in sub-Saharan Africa

12 Mar 2019

Dedicated cannabis expo set for Cape Town in April

Dedicated cannabis expo set for Cape Town in April

11 Mar 2019

Improving proportion of women in management on Nestlé's agenda

Improving proportion of women in management on Nestlé's agenda

8 Mar 2019

Cape Town drought inspires launch of P&G's latest hair care brand

5 Mar 2019

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#FoodNextAfrica: The SA food startup championing traditional African flavours

#FoodNextAfrica: The SA food startup championing traditional African flavours

Lauren Hartzenberg 17 Sep 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

The significant shift from aspirational to inspirational brands

Louise Marsland 13 Sep 2019

ECDC explores trade opportunities in Nigeria and China

ECDC explores trade opportunities in Nigeria and China

13 Sep 2019

Nestlé announces winners of sub-Saharan Africa innovation challenge

Nestlé announces winners of sub-Saharan Africa innovation challenge

4 Sep 2019

Shop Association releases Storedits global display research

Shop Association releases Storedits global display research

30 Aug 2019

WWF and SA retailers team up to simplify recycling labels

WWF and SA retailers team up to simplify recycling labels

28 Aug 2019

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa acquires majority stake in Eswatini bottler

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa acquires majority stake in Eswatini bottler

27 Aug 2019

Key insights into the global beef market

Key insights into the global beef market

23 Aug 2019

BAT eyes vaping growth in Africa with Twisp takeover

BAT eyes vaping growth in Africa with Twisp takeover

15 Aug 2019

Diageo dedicates $219m to sustainability projects in Africa

Diageo dedicates $219m to sustainability projects in Africa

8 Aug 2019

Unilever holds first Beauty with Purpose Showcase in South Africa

Unilever holds first Beauty with Purpose Showcase in South Africa

29 Jul 2019

Pernod Ricard acquires majority stake in SA spirit maker Inverroche

Pernod Ricard acquires majority stake in SA spirit maker Inverroche

26 Jul 2019

3 steps towards 'glass boxing' your company with a Biz Press Office

3 steps towards 'glass boxing' your company with a Biz Press Office

Bizcommunity.com 23 Jul 2019

Tertius Carstens, CEO of Pioneer Foods, and Eugene Willemsen, CEO, PepsiCo sub-Saharan Africa.

PepsiCo eyes growth in Africa with $1.7bn Pioneer Foods acquisition

19 Jul 2019

Pernod Ricard's Paul Scanlon on adapting to change in the liquor business

Pernod Ricard's Paul Scanlon on adapting to change in the liquor business

8 Jul 2019

Using citrus and grape by-products to preserve food

4 Jul 2019

Bringing traceable, premium spirits to SA's discerning drinkers

Bringing traceable, premium spirits to SA's discerning drinkers

4 Jul 2019

Pick n Pay tests plastic-free fruit and veg section

Pick n Pay tests plastic-free fruit and veg section

1 Jul 2019

Image supplied.

Unilever launches online store on Jumia

11 Jun 2019

#AfricaMonth: Why Africa is primed for prestige beauty growth

#AfricaMonth: Why Africa is primed for prestige beauty growth

Lauren Hartzenberg 31 May 2019

Nestlé launches innovation challenge in 6 African countries

Nestlé launches innovation challenge in 6 African countries

28 May 2019

Coca-Cola to retain majority stake in Africa bottling business

Coca-Cola to retain majority stake in Africa bottling business

21 May 2019

Autograph Gin rated best in Africa

Autograph Gin rated best in Africa

2 May 2019

FMCG recycling commitments no cure for plastic crisis

FMCG recycling commitments no cure for plastic crisis

29 Mar 2019

Consumer demand at the forefront of African business priorities

Consumer demand at the forefront of African business priorities

28 Mar 2019

#SeamlessSA: How Ramona Kasavan is taking Mimi Women to the rest of Africa

#SeamlessSA: How Ramona Kasavan is taking Mimi Women to the rest of Africa

Maroefah Smith 14 Mar 2019

8 trends driving innovation in sub-Saharan Africa

8 trends driving innovation in sub-Saharan Africa

12 Mar 2019

Dedicated cannabis expo set for Cape Town in April

Dedicated cannabis expo set for Cape Town in April

11 Mar 2019

Improving proportion of women in management on Nestlé's agenda

Improving proportion of women in management on Nestlé's agenda

8 Mar 2019

Cape Town drought inspires launch of P&G's latest hair care brand

5 Mar 2019

Liquor industry signs guidelines for good business practice for SA companies in Africa

Liquor industry signs guidelines for good business practice for SA companies in Africa

1 Mar 2019

International push to improve food safety

International push to improve food safety

18 Feb 2019

5 ways our food supply chain will transform in 5 years

5 ways our food supply chain will transform in 5 years

14 Feb 2019

Recycling is not enough. Zero-packaging stores show we can kick our plastic addiction

Recycling is not enough. Zero-packaging stores show we can kick our plastic addiction

Sabrina Chakori 6 Feb 2019

Sea Harvest in bid to buy up Australian-listed Mareterram

Sea Harvest in bid to buy up Australian-listed Mareterram

6 Feb 2019

#BizTrends2019: The future of flavour innovation

#BizTrends2019: The future of flavour innovation

Lauren Hartzenberg 31 Jan 2019

#BizTrends2019: 2019, a definitive year in FMCG

#BizTrends2019: 2019, a definitive year in FMCG

Marylee Townshend 29 Jan 2019

#BizTrends2019: Single-use plastic, circular economy, ethical supply chains and climate action to drive retail in 2019

#BizTrends2019: Single-use plastic, circular economy, ethical supply chains and climate action to drive retail in 2019

Feroz Koor 25 Jan 2019

#BizTrends2019: Key trends in wellness and ethical retail for 2019

#BizTrends2019: Key trends in wellness and ethical retail for 2019

Robyn Smith 24 Jan 2019

Unmeltable chocolate and bean-to-bar: A cocoa expert highlights 3 sweet trends

Kristy Leissle 21 Dec 2018

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