Industry News
Uber Eats to grow ‘dark’ grocery store concept in SA
Uber Eats has launched a ‘dark’ grocery store, called Uber Eats Market, in partnership with Smart Kitchen Co.
The Role of Food Processing Technologies and Packaging in Reducing Food Loss and Waste
In 2019 alone, one third of all food produced globally was lost or wasted.
Leading US convenience store chain set to open shop in SA
One of the US’s leading convenience retail brands, Circle K, is expected to open its first South African store in October.
McCain Foods Enters the Metaverse with Regen Fries
McCain Foods joins forces with Bored & Hungry and Roblox to educate consumers on regenerative farming
Nestlé East & Southern Africa welcomes its first female MD
Nestlé has appointed Nicole Roos as the Managing Director for East and Southern Africa Region (ESAR) headquartered in Johannesburg, succeeding Bruno Olierhoek whose term ends on 31 October 2022.
New deal to unlock opportunities for SA beef sector
A new deal has been signed between South Africa and Saudi Arabia, which will see South Africa export beef – amongst other red meat products – to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) from as early as 2023.
SA’s Pura Beverages lands distribution deal with Aldi in the US
South African company Pura Beverages, the maker of Pura Soda and Pura Kids, has secured a national distribution deal with Aldi in the United States.
New deal to unlock opportunities for SA beef sector
A new deal has been signed between South Africa and Saudi Arabia, which will see South Africa export beef – amongst other red meat products – to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) from as early as 2023.
TAKE A LOOK | We got a sneak peek at the new Food Lover’s flagship just opened in Cape Town
Food Lover’s Market’s new flagship store in Cape Town opened its doors to the public on Thursday.
The retailer invested R100 million into building the massive 3,000 m2 stand-alone store
We got a sneak peek inside before the doors opened, and this is what we found.
Top Ten Trends 2023: Consumers seek out brands that respond to their core values at economic price
Top Ten Trends 2023: Consumers seek out brands that respond to their core values at economic price
7 global trends impacting FMCG locally – plus some trade secrets to boost sales in 2023 and beyond!
Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) contribute R1tn to South Africa’s annual gross domestic product (roughly 20% of economic production) and employs 2.5 million people (or 16% of the country’s total formal labour force). But this robust sector isn’t immune from disruptive innovation and evolving consumer behaviour.
Cameroon, Nigeria request to join Ivory-Ghana cocoa initiative
Cameroon and Nigeria have requested to join the Cote d’Ivoire-Ghana Cocoa Initiative (CIGCI), a joint body spearheading the interests of the two countries in the international cocoa trade, its top official said on Wednesday.
South Africa’s top 10 olive oils for 2022 revealed
The winners of the 2022 Absa Top 10 Olive Oil awards were announced on 7 October at the Asara Wine Estate in Stellenbosch.
The Shoprite Group increased solar capacity by 82% in 12 months, easing pressure on the national electricity grid
Over the past 12 months, the Shoprite Group has increased its installed capacity of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems by 82% to 26,606 kWp. The 143,674m2 of solar panels at 62 sites, is equivalent to the size of 20 soccer fields.
Pick n Pay launches on-demand delivery through Mr D
Pick n Pay has launched its new PnP Groceries section on Takealot’s Mr D platform. The companies announced a partnership in May 2022.
