Rhodes Food Group, maker of canned fruit and ready meals, said it would buy the business assets of food manufacturer Alibaba for R42m.

Makis Kosmatos has been appointed Area Managing Director for the Johnson & Johnson Consumer business in Sub-Sahara Africa (SSA), effective August 2015. Makis’ appointment follows the end of term of former MD, Doug Cunningham.

Pick 'n Pay announced that it's looking to open a store in Ghana next year.The retailer already operates in Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland.

Clover Industries Limited (“Clover”) and Frankie’s Olde Soft Drinks cc (“Frankie’s”) announced the conclusion of agreements that will result in the establishment of a new business, Clover Frankie’s Proprietary Limited (Clover Frankie’s) to manufacture, sell, market and distribute a range of carbonated soft drinks, hot chocolate powder and lollies using the Clover (under license) and Frankie’s trademarks.

Woolworths Holdings Limited (“WHL”) is pleased to announce the appointment of John Dixon as Chief Executive Officer of David Jones. He replaces Iain Nairn, who is resigning for personal reasons. Iain, who has led the business for the last 14 months, has agreed to stay on for a period of three months to work with the business in an advisory capacity to ensure a seamless handover.

Discovery says it plans to expand its business model into banking and to establish an innovative full-service retail bank.

The Board of Woolworths Holdings Limited is delighted to announce that Gail Kelly has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of the Company, with effect from 1 October 2015.

Woolworths Holdings Limited (WHL) is delighted to announce the appointment of Zyda Rylands to the new role of CEO of Woolworths South Africa. Zyda will take responsibility for the entire Food and Clothing business across South Africa and Africa.

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), the global body for the consumer goods industry, announced today that it has elected two new Co-Chairs for its Board: Denise Morrison, President and Chief Executive Officer of Campbell Soup Company and Gareth Ackerman, Chairman of Pick n Pay. Morrison will chair the Manufacturer College of the Board while Ackerman will chair the Retailer College.