If you enjoy a plant-based diet but still want what meat-eaters have, KFC will this week begin testing vegan fried chicken in the US city of Atlanta. 28 Aug 2019
Some of SA's biggest retailers, with the aid of WWF, are rolling out standardised recycling instructions, known as On Pack Recycling Labels (OPRLs), which will indicate whether the packaging can or cannot be recycled. It's hoped that clear and unambiguous labelling will help solve the scourge of plastic pollution. 28 Aug 2019
Standard Bank has gained a stake in the Nomanini fintech platform following a strategic investment of $4 million, which was completed by Amsterdam-based investment firm Goodwell Investments. Through this investment, the bank will now also be able to utilise Nomanini's platform to uncover inaccessible data on the informal retail economy. 28 Aug 2019
The winners of the 2019 South African National Beer Trophy (SANBT) awards were announced in Cape Town earlier this month. Held by Beerhouse again this year, the annual event welcomes entries from all breweries across South Africa. 27 Aug 2019
Thirty-two global fashion and textile companies, including Adidas, Chanel and H&M, have signed a Fashion Pact, committing to achieving practical objectives together in three areas: climate, biodiversity and oceans. 27 Aug 2019
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has announced that it has acquired a 60 percent share in the soft drinks business of Eswatini Beverages Limited. The non-alcoholic, ready to drink business in Eswatini will be referred to as Eswatini Coca-Cola Beverages (ECCB) and will operate as a subsidiary of CCBA. 27 Aug 2019
The South African consumer landscape is currently fragmented and polarised, characterised by the double-edged demand of the South African consumer. Some are feeling more prosperous, while others are amongst the most stretched spenders in the world. Some crave new, premium or convenience products, while others seek value for money, quality private-label goods, and prefer to stick to their firm favourites. 26 Aug 2019
Edgars opened a new 8,000 sqm store in Johannesburg's Fourways Mall last week, its first concept store since its brand relaunch last year. 26 Aug 2019
Closeup launches the second phase of its groundbreaking #FreeToLove campaign 26 Aug 2019
Boss Dog Food has paired up with Emma O'Brien, award-winning dog photographer and the author of Mutts, on its new #BigOnRescue campaign - which is aimed at encouraging the adoption of rescue dogs in South Africa. 26 Aug 2019
In #FreshOnTheShelf, we round up our pick of food and beverage products that have hit the shelves recently. 23 Aug 2019
The South African Furniture Initiative's (Safi) furniture directory will be unveiled at the SARCDA Expo, which is being held at the Gallagher Estate in Gauteng from 22 August to 25 August 2019. 23 Aug 2019
Franchising worldwide continues having a 90% success rate as opposed to 10% for those starting a business on their own and whilst the sector in South Africa contributes around R721 billion to the country's GDP, there are still many businesses masquerading as franchises when in fact their business models are far from that of a franchise. 23 Aug 2019
If all goes according to plan, French home improvement retailer Leroy Merlin, which opened its first South African store in September last year, will have invested R1bn into its SA operations by the start of 2020. The company is opening its second store in Little Falls at the end of August 2019 - the second store in a pipeline that will deliver a total of four stores by 2020. 23 Aug 2019
South Africa's vibrant craft gin industry was on show at the first South African Craft Gin Awards, held at the Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel on Wednesday evening. With product quality that rivals the world's biggest liquor brands and packaging design to match, the inaugural event acknowledged and celebrated the finest craft gins the country has to offer. 22 Aug 2019
South Africa's retail trade sector employs almost 900,000 individuals. The sector is extremely competitive, occupying some 23.4-million square metres of gross lettable area across 1,959 malls traversing the country - not to mention online operations like Superbalist and Takealot. 22 Aug 2019
Local sneaker care brand Sneaker Lab has set its sights on the global market following an international investment partnership with Buffet and KLT. 22 Aug 2019
It was inspiring to read about the launch of Waitrose's trial in Oxford offering consumers a range of products free of packaging. Their system isn't revolutionary - smaller supermarkets have been doing the same thing for quite some time, as have many committed people. But it's the first time that a major supermarket has made a big move away from the packaging-dependent model that has dominated major supermarkets for years. 21 Aug 2019
Hasbro, one of the world's largest toy manufacturers, has stated its ambition to eliminate all plastic in packaging for new products by the end of 2022, including plastic elements like polybags, elastic bands, shrink wrap, window sheets and blister packs. 21 Aug 2019
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