We all know how it goes. It’s another crazy-busy day, and just when we need sharp focus and steady energy, we start to feel that dull slump coming on. Suddenly, we’re reaching for an extra-strong coffee or something sweet for a desperate pick-me-up. This might help for a moment or two, but that quick fix often leads to your slump becoming a full-blown crash.

Staycold International, manufacturers of commercial coolers and freezers, has recently become a member of Safehouse South Africa and received the organisation’s safety mark, reinforcing compliance to electrical safety standards.

SAPICS looks forward to welcoming you to its 48th Annual Conference. This premier event for supply chain professionals will take place from 19th – 22nd July at Century City Conference Centre, Cape Town.

As energy costs climb and regulatory pressure intensifies, supermarkets and food retailers need refrigeration solutions that do more than keep products cold. They need systems that are efficient, resilient, and built for the long haul. Daikin delivers exactly that.

The First Choice Velvet Flavoured Dairy Dessert range has expanded with the launch of First Choice Velvet Milkshake, bringing its signature rich, velvety taste into a convenient ready-to-drink format.

Many South Africans experience Eskort through one of its 30-plus stores.
 What they do not always see is the fully integrated food network operating behind the scenes, connecting farms, production, logistics, retail and communities across South Africa.

The Good Life Show Africa 2026 is positioning itself as a leading market-entry and trade platform connecting African producers to global retail and distribution opportunities.

 This year’s 48th annual SAPICS Conference, which takes place from 19 to 22 July 2026 at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town, marks a significant milestone: 60 years since the founding of leading supply chain industry body SAPICS.

By Amith Singh, National Franchise Manager at Nedbank

The restaurant and quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry has always operated with tight margins, shifting consumer tastes, and intense competition. More recently, 2 notable trends have become more pronounced, shaping how operators think about pricing, operations, and growth.