Apple lovers have reason to celebrate as one of the world’s sassiest new apple varieties – now grown locally in Ceres – returns to South African shelves for a second season, with significantly more fruit coming off maturing trees. Pick n Pay first introduced Sassy™ apples – a varietal originally developed in New Zealand – to

The Shoprite Group’s Centurion Distribution Centre – the largest DC in its network, which spans over 173 500 m2 – has achieved a Level 2 Zero Waste to Landfill certification from the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA), marking a significant milestone for sustainable retail logistics in South Africa.  The certification confirms that more than 90% of all waste generated across the entire distribution campus is diverted

Smart Shopper wins Best Retail Loyalty Programme of the Year in Africa Pick n Pay’s Smart Shopper has been named Best Retail Loyalty Programme of the Year in Africa at the 2026 African Loyalty Awards, recognising the programme’s growing role as a key driver of both customer value and business performance. The awards recognise programmes that demonstrate

Varun Beverages announced that its South Africa-based subsidiary, The Beverage Company (Bevco), will acquire a 100 percent equity stake in Crickley Dairy for an enterprise value of ZAR 238 million (₹1,314.68 million), with the agreement signed on March 17, 2026. New Delhi: Varun Beverages is pushing deeper into new beverage categories, this time through a South

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) (www.CCBAGroup.com) has welcomed more than 60 emerging leaders from across its African markets into the Ascend Leaders in Training Programme, an 18‑month accelerated leadership journey designed to unleash talent and develop the continent’s next generation of business leaders. Running from March 2026 to August 2027, the programme offers young talent from

Woolworths Holdings Limited (WHL) announced today its intention to acquire 100% of the shares in privately-owned prepared foods manufacturer in2food, from the founders, Old Mutual Private Equity (part of Old Mutual Alternative Investments Proprietary Limited), and other exiting shareholders. in2food is a South African based, market-leading supplier of high-quality convenience foods and one of Woolworths

Woolworths Holdings Limited (WHL) today announced that Group Chief Executive Officer Roy Bagattini will retire at the end of September 2026, after more than six years of distinguished service to the Group. Following significant progress in the strategic repositioning of WHL, and given Roy’s pending retirement, the Board and Roy believe that now is the

SPAR Zimbabwe has opened a new supermarket in the agricultural hub of Mazowe, located approximately 40km from the capital city of Harare. The SPAR Mazowe supermarket is situated along the main highway connecting Harare to the northern regions and the Zambian border, making it a high-traffic transit zone for commuters, haulage trucks, and travellers. The

The expansion strengthens local access to bespoke fragrance solutions and enhances competition in the regional perfumery market. SOUTH AFRICA – Carvansons, a UK-based fragrance manufacturer and perfume creator, has launched a new subsidiary in South Africa to strengthen its footprint on the continent and meet rising demand for specialized fragrance services.  This move underscores the

Nestlé in the East and Southern Africa Region (ESAR) is proud to announce that KitKat has been recognised in the 2025 Loeries Official Rankings, reaffirming the brand’s growing creative influence and cultural relevance across Africa and the Middle East. In the latest rankings, KitKat secured the #8 position among the Top 10 Brands in Africa &

The partnership is set to boost fast-moving consumer goods manufacturing and distribution across West Africa. NIGERIA – Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the FMCG arm of India’s Reliance Industries, has formed a majority-owned joint venture with Nigeria’s TGI Group,  an international investment and holding company with diversified interests and investments across Africa, the Middle East

As South Africans prepare to spoil loved ones this Valentine’s Day, 28 previously unemployed young people are finding fresh hope of their own with the Shoprite Group’s first-ever Retail Readiness Programme (RRP) intake within its Freshmark Flower Co. operations.  The timing is meaningful: while Flower Co. teams work around the clock to prepare roses, bouquets and blooms for stores nationwide, these new recruits are gaining hands-on