Southern Africa does not have a food production problem. It has a food system problem. 19 May 2026
H&M has partnered with heritage Italian sportswear brand Lotto for a menswear collection... 19 May 2026
Through its Act For Change Back-to-School initiative, Checkers and Meals on Wheels have to distribute R1m worth of stationery to learners across South Africa following a successful fundraising campaign that kicked of the start of th e2026 school year. 18 May 2026
The restaurant and quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry has always operated with tight margins, shifting consumer tastes, and intense competition. More recently, two notable trends have become more pronounced, shaping how operators think about pricing, operations, and growth. 18 May 2026
The e-commerce industry in South Africa has reached a significant new phase, where growth is now fueled by operational effectiveness, consumer trust, and accurate market positioning rather than just aggressive pricing and scale. 18 May 2026
The search for South Africa’s ultimate boerewors is back as Shoprite and Checkers officially open entries for the 34th annual Championship Boerewors competition. 18 May 2026
Lancewood and Krispy Kreme have teamed up for a new limited-edition product collaboration, bringing together premium dairy and doughnut indulgence in a move designed to tap into South Africa’s growing appetite for experiential food partnerships. 15 May 2026
What started as a nationwide challenge for spicy food lovers ended in a full-flame finale in Johannesburg, as the RocoMamas Firewings Challenge wrapped with its finale at RocoMamas Pineslopes on 13 May 2026. 15 May 2026
Mondelēz International has appointed Vinayak Sasitharan as senior finance director for sub-Saharan Africa. In this pivotal role, Sasitharan will be instrumental in shaping the financial strategy and driving growth across the region for the global snacking leader. 15 May 2026
South African consumers are becoming more deliberate in how they spend, which is reshaping purchasing behaviour across the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector and forcing brands to compete on far more than price alone. 14 May 2026
In the global fashion industry, sustainability has become both a commercial necessity and a carefully managed narrative. Brands increasingly position collections around eco-conscious messaging, recycled materials and greener supply chains, yet the underlying model of overproduction and rapid consumption often remains unchanged. 14 May 2026
According to Unilever Food Solutions’ latest Future Menus report, rising costs, tighter margins and discerning diners is reshaping what ends up on the plate. 14 May 2026
Getting goods onto store shelves has long been one of the main obstacles to expansion for many SMMEs in South Africa. However, smaller suppliers are increasingly figuring out how to completely avoid traditional retail and instead reach clients directly through brand-new, digital-first sales channels. 14 May 2026
Secuvest and ConnectGroup have announced a strategic partnership bringing together retail level stock data and MAX for Brands field sales technology to deliver an integrated retail execution platform developed for the evolving demands of the FMCG retail sector. 13 May 2026
Siya Kolisi, national rugby captain and icon, will be a brand partner of Amazon South Africa for a full year, ending in March 2027. 13 May 2026
A major milestone has been reached in the development of the new GrandWest Mall, with the formal transfer of land paving the way for construction to officially commence on the R650m retail project. 13 May 2026
In collaboration with fresh produce labels producer Sinclair and its agent HG Molenaar, ClemenGold International, the South African-based House of Brands behind one of the top citrus brands in the world, ClemenGold mandarins, has launched the Sinclair T55, reportedly the first fruit label approved for both home and commercial composting. 13 May 2026
KFC Add Hope is now available on Mr D, providing customers with an easy method to help child-feeding programmes with each eligible order by adding an R2 donation at checkout. 12 May 2026
Massmart is expanding its home appliance range with the introduction of Haier as a globally recognised home appliances brand, now available at Makro stores nationwide. 12 May 2026
Retail in South Africa is facing a more complex operating environment. Rising shrinkage, organised retail crime, energy instability, and increased pressure on margins are forcing retailers to rethink how stores are protected and kept operational. 12 May 2026
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