Beginning as emerging entrepreneurs in South Africa who opened a snack manufacturing factory, DarioPro has spent the last decade successfully entrenching itself as a trusted supplier of the highest quality snacks. 25 Mar 2025
Following a record five-month result for fishmeal and fish oil in 2024, Oceana’s current performance has been adversely affected by global fish oil prices returning to more normal levels. 25 Mar 2025
At a time when South Africa is cementing its place as a rising force in the global creative economy, a dynamic group of the country’s top fashion designers is preparing to take centre stage at the highly anticipated 2025 Shanghai Fashion Week (SHFW), running from 25 – 29 March in China’s fashion capital, Shanghai. 25 Mar 2025
Woolworths Home has introduced a curated selection of homeware designed to provide stylish and functional solutions for the colder months ahead. 25 Mar 2025
Shoprite, Checkers, Usave and OK Foods supermarkets are initiating a voluntary recall of all cereal products manufactured by its supplier, Heartland Foods. 24 Mar 2025
For over 100 years, Kellanova, previously Kellogg’s, has been at the forefront of breakfast innovation in South Africa. The Breakfast and Nutrition Forum hosted by Kellanova at The Venue Green Park in Sandton highlighted the company’s commitment to being a responsible social contributor to public health goals and showcased its commitment to elevating its cereal portfolio's product innovation and nutrition and increasing consumer choices. 24 Mar 2025
Following the Finance Minister's recent announcement of a 0.50% increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) in May 2025, followed by another 0.50% in 2026, many consumers are understandably anxious about the impact of these changes. 24 Mar 2025
Anyone who walks into a retail store or public facility, be it a supermarket, hardware store, or gym, will be familiar with the disclaimer notice placed near or at the front entrance. 24 Mar 2025
A group of liquor traders from across the country recently enjoyed a memorable trip to Cape Town, rewarded for their commitment to responsible liquor trading. Facilitated by Heineken Beverages through its Reward Programme, the initiative recognises traders who prioritise compliance, community safety, and sustainable business practices as part of Heineken Beverages' broader Tavern Transformation efforts. 20 Mar 2025
TFG, Taking Care of Business (TCB), a non-profit social enterprise, and Matdoc Projects – a Safe Spaces partner of the City of Cape Town, are stitching together a partnership to assist people living on the streets while promoting entrepreneurship and diverting textile waste from landfills. 20 Mar 2025
Old Mutual Retail Mass and Foundation cluster set the tone for another year of impact and excellence with its highly anticipated 2025 Kick-Off Conferences, held in February. The event, which took place across multiple locations, served as a platform to celebrate top-performing sales representatives and to launch the sales theme for the year while reinforcing the company’s commitment to inspire its people and the communities in which they work in. 20 Mar 2025
South Africa’s on-premise restaurant and bar sector is seeing significant growth in tequila sales, with just over a quarter of consumers say they drink tequila when out, making it the fourth largest spirits category in the country behind gin, vodka and whiskey. 20 Mar 2025
Group-buying platform SOLshop has removed traditional barriers to market entry, offering producers of all sizes unprecedented opportunities to reach consumers without the complexities and costs associated with conventional retail channels. 20 Mar 2025
According to Stats SA, consumer inflation was 3,2% in January 2025, up slightly from 3,0% in December 2024. The January consumer price index (CPI) is the first to incorporate the changes to the CPI basket and weights announced last month. 19 Mar 2025
As South Africa’s economy shows signs of recovery, the food sector is poised for a shake-up. Lower interest rates, improving GDP growth, and the anticipated cash injection from the two-pot retirement system could boost consumer spending. But who stands to gain the most—food producers or retailers? 19 Mar 2025
Pick n Pay has partnered with Ocean Plastic Technologies to create wine box holder stands using 4,420kgs of reclaimed and recycled tetra juice packs – equivalent to approximately half a million one-litre packs. 19 Mar 2025
If you’re considering becoming a business owner and neither the idea of branching out on your own or joining an established franchise operation appeals to you, there is another option that may give you the best of both worlds. 19 Mar 2025
Adidas South Africa has appointed Kate Woods as general manager of adidas South Africa. 19 Mar 2025
South Africa’s largest independent spirits company, Edward Snell & Co. has been ranked the number one spirits supplier in South Africa as voted for by retailers in the annual “Voice of Retailers” 2024 Advantage Report. 18 Mar 2025
The partnership between Pick n Pay and FNB's eBucks programme, launched just a few months ago, is already delivering impressive results, with even greater benefits set to roll out as Pick n Pay becomes the programme’s primary grocery retail partner. 18 Mar 2025
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