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Digesting, shopping, testing...So we've had some time to digest the fact that we may have been er, digesting something... anything... other than cow with our burger buns, and the NCC has urged us to seek redress for this blatant breach of the CPA. But before we take up arms and go address our local supermarket, we should know that we may not, as Chris Charter explains, have a chicken leg to stand on. That said, we have a new sheriff overseeing our food safety now, as the international Intertek has acquired the FSA. In other news, the textile industry is looking cautiously optimistic; SMEs say that sustainability is crucial but unaffordable; and Standard Bank's group CE is retiring. If you're socially innovative, the SAB Foundation has just the competition for you! If you're App-wardly mobile with a love for shopping, share your best buys through Found Shopping. For the in-store marketer, here are 10 golden rules for in-store promotions. And if you'd really like to know how well your product will go down with shoppers, Martin Kingdon tells us to test the test. Happy digesting! Shan Radcliffe, Group Head - Retail
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 According to Wayne Rubidge, Pam Golding Properties manager in the Karoo, olive farming is one of the fastest growing activities in South Africa's agricultural sector. With production levels down by some 50% in Spain and South African consumption up by approximately 20%, the South African olive industry is starting to show signs of promising potential. Read more >>
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 [Martin Kingdon] I have always thought that it was common sense to understand as much as possible about the people who were, or would possibly be, actually buying my products in the real world with their real money. Strange then how much money is not spent by brands understanding this. Read more >>
 [Issued by Bizcommunity] Now available for viewing on small screens everywhere, via Bizcommunity's YouTube channel, is the Media Career Guide TV interview with our editor-at-large, Simone Puterman, which flighted on SABC1 during February 2013. [video] Read more >> visit press office >>
 Dr Cecilia Seidegård and Magdalena Gerger, respectively chairperson and chief executive of Systembolaget, the Swedish liquor monopoly, announced at a recent media briefing that the organisation is 'very impressed' with the work being done in the local wine industry in the area of social responsibility. Read more >>
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 ATM withdrawal activity did not bounce back as expected during February 2013, the latest statistics in the Spark Cash Index (SCI) revealed today, 11 March 2013. This follows the sharp drop in cash withdrawals the previous month. Read more >>
 Shares in Standard Bank initially rose by 1.29% on Thursday, 7 March 2013‚ following its full year results and the retirement of group chief executive Jaco Maree after 13 years at the helm‚ but the share price slipped back in late afternoon trade. Read more >>
[Phakamisa Ndzamela] First National Bank (FNB) has come up with a card solution which will help merchants reduce their cash footprint on their business premises by returning cash due to customers via a card. Read more >>
 [Issued by Kraft Foods South Africa] Cadbury Dairy Milk lent their support to South Africa's Fairtrade Week (25 February - 3 March), with a focus on demonstrating Africa's immense potential. Read more >> visit press office >>
Property company Fairvest is buying 50% of the Sebokeng Plaza for R34m‚ it said on Wednesday, 6 March 2013. Read more >>
Entries to the 2013 SAB Foundation Social Innovation Awards are now open to entrepreneurs and businesses that offer sustainable socially innovative products and processes and close at noon on Tuesday 7 May 2013. These products and processes should directly address the challenges faced by low-income women, youth, people living with disabilities and people living in rural areas. Read more >>
 [Issued by LTE South Africa] Africa has long been a source of inspiration for fashion trends, but for the first time it is being recognised as a valuable producer of fashion, with major retailers already actively sourcing from the continent. Read more >>
The textile and clothing industry occupies an important role within the economy. Together, textiles and clothing account for about 14% of manufacturing employment and represent South Africa's second largest source of tax revenue. Read more >>
 [Issued by Moving Tactics] Multi-channel opportunities with digital signage are proving to make the investment a worthwhile long-term asset. Quick service restaurants are forever competing for the best position in top of mind awareness of their customers. Read more >> visit press office >>
The Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA), together with sponsors Absa, SA Franchise Warehouse and Unique Speakers Bureau (USB) will be hosting seminars throughout the year at FASA member Rhapsody's venues. Read more >>
Food Safety Assessment (FSA), a food assurance company based in Johannesburg, has been acquired by Intertek, a provider of quality and safety solutions to industries worldwide. The group is listed on the London Stock exchange and operates in more than 100 countries. Read more >>
 The challenge for brand owners and marketers is to distinguish their goods from other similar products on the shelves; not an easy task when you consider the saturated FMCG market, where consumers have hundreds of toothpaste, alcohol and cosmetic brands from which to choose. Read more >>
[Issued by Tiger Wheel & Tyre] Tiger Wheel & Tyre has announced that it will continue its long association with Formula 1 motor racing, via its broadcast sponsorship of the 2013 F1 season on DSTV's SuperSport channels. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Zeenat Moorad] The world's second-largest brewer‚ SABMiller (SAB) will begin construction of its planned 260‚000 hectolitre brewery in Namibia next month‚ the company said on Wednesday (6 March). Read more >>
 [Zeenat Moorad] Rainbow Chicken successfully raised R3.9bn through a rights issue‚ the company said on Monday, 4 March 2013. Read more >>
[Issued by Colourtone Aries] Gone are the days when packaging was just a standard container used to safeguard and transport items. Western Cape printing and packaging powerhouse, Colourtone Aries has seen demands in packaging evolve over the years. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Chris Charter] Consumers have been encouraged by the acting Consumer Commissioner to "seek redress" under the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) concerning the content of their meat products but consumers looking for a payday will be most likely be disappointed. Read more >>
A new survey from Afripractice provides an insight into how small and medium sized enterprises view sustainability and CSR across Africa, in comparison to multinational companies that operate on the continent. Though a driving factor may be legislation, budget constraints hamper sustainability drives in this sector. Read more >>
 A new local app, Found Shopping, went live over the weekend at Design Indaba, allowing hundreds of people to share and discover the best buys around them. Read more >>
[Zeenat Moorad] Mind of a supermarket, soul of a deli. That is how Zyda Rylands, the MD of food at Woolworths, encapsulates the retailer's vision for its supermarkets. Read more >>
 [Issued by Makro] Makro offers a unique and exciting shopping experience to retail, commercial and reseller customers with big value, low prices and a very comprehensive range of products under one roof. The business is owned by Massmart, a JSE listed company which is in turn 51% owned by the largest retailer in the world - Walmart. Makro currently has 18 stores countrywide with eight situated in Gauteng. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Emsie Ferreira] Transnet's chief executive Brian Molefe said on Wednesday, 6 March 2013, that he expects the mining sector to object to plans to hike cargo tariffs on dry bulk cargo by more than two-thirds and reduce those on manufactured goods by almost half. Read more >>
WiCode technology platform from WiGroup offers a game-changing way to engage with mobile marketing consumers, by tracking consumers to the till. Read more >>
 WASHINGTON, USA: The Android operating system accounted for 79% of all malware infections on smartphones and the threat is multiplying, a security firm said last week. Read more >>
 GENEVA, SWITZERLAND: Global sales of cars, buses, utility vehicles and trucks are expected to grow by 3% this year, down from 5% in 2012, according to a forecast published on Wednesday (6 March). Read more >>
 LONDON, UK: Brand loyalty towards food and drink in the UK grocery market is declining at a sharp rate, research conducted by Canadean in February 2013 reveals. Read more >>
 BANGKOK, THAILAND: Conservationists have urged Internet giant Google to remove thousands of advertisements promoting products made from endangered whales and elephants. Read more >>
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 South Africa has started talks to establish bilateral trade relations in agriculture with the Republic of Belarus, the department of agriculture, forestry and fisheries said on Monday (11 March) Read more >>
 The Western Cape is on track to establish itself as Africa's Silicon Valley, which bodes well for the province's drive to become a centre of business excellence, the Cape Chamber of Commerce said last week. Read more >>
Limpopo police yesterday arrested nine suspected rhino poachers at a private game farm in Lephalale. Read more >>
 The majority of farmers have taken up the offer to apply for an exemption from the R105 a day wage for farmworkers as set out in the new sectoral determination that came into effect on 1 March. Read more >>
 The new minimum wage for farmworkers is being enforced and the labour department's spokesman Page Boikanyo urged farmers to comply with the new wage of R105 a day, up from R69 a day. Read more >>
More Government news...
 The 2013 Harley-Davidson Breakout motorcycle is an urban prowler. With authentic swagger that is designed to turn heads in traffic, the Breakout is presented as a premium model in its segment with distinctive finishes and specific components not available on other Harley-Davidson bikes. Read more >>
 [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Chevrolet has added some extra glitter as well as a new jewel to the crown of its popular Spark range - a light delivery van that drives and looks like a car. Read more >>
 [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] The Porsche Boxster has won the coveted title of South African Car of the Year by scoring 40 points more than it nearest contender, the Range Rover Evoque. Read more >>
 [Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] If you're following a limited diet as I am, suitable take-away options are pretty hard to come by. Now the V&A Market at the Wharf is open it offers a whole selection of vendors that can satisfy even the most pernickety diet. Read more >>
 William J. "Bill" Davidson*, Vice President of the Harley-Davidson Museum, will visit South Africa for the first time to join the iconic brand's 110th Anniversary celebration at Africa Bike Week from 26 to 29 April 2013. Read more >>
 [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Who said Italians are only good at making small silly cars and sporty machines with macho looks and muscular performance? To prove them wrong Fiat has just launched its rather-off-the wall Qubo which is tailor-made to fit young small families. Read more >>
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 [Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] Contributing Editor, Travel, Brian Berkman asked Linda Coltart, General Manager of Franschhoek's feted Le Quartier Francais Hotel and Restaurants for her view on The Hidden Franschhoek... Read more >>
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 [Angie White] Forget "up-and-coming", this venue has arrived - with full trendy force too. Set on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean in Cape Town, from the kitchen of celebrated culinary master, Seelan Sundoo, Shimmy Beach Club's menu presents a stellar array of gastronomic offerings set to delight the most discerning of pallets. Shimmy Beach, as it is affectionately known, is Cape Town's newest 'it' place to be, a tucked away gem of style and sophistication for sure. Read more >>
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- Business report writing Maurice Kerrigan Africa - Johannesburg, 13 March
- Eugene Khoza presents his new show Even Me Gold Reef City - Johannesburg, 14 March
- Professional Business Report Writing Precision Human Resource Consultants - Boksburg, 14 March
- Focal Biz Breakfast @ Central Library Friends of Central Library (NPO) - Cape Town, 14 March
- Picnic concert with Tribal Echo Die Afrikaanse Taalmuseum en-monument - Paarl, 16 March
- Open Day Vega School of Brand Leaadership - Pretoria, 16 March
- St Patrick's Day with Alter Irving @ Ramkietjie Ramkietjie Country Estate - Honeydew, 17 March
- Ringo Madlingozi at Kirstenbosch - Cape Town, 17 March
- Book launch systemic leadership learning USB-ED - Bellville, 19 March
- Time management Profit Re-Engineering - Sandton/Randburg, 19 March
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