
Retailer’s Market Day creates unique opportunity for emerging farmers
Small-scale farmers from more than 60 community food gardens across Southern Africa will have a unique opportunity to sell their fresh, organically grown produce directly to customers at selected Shoprite and Checkers supermarkets at the retailer’s Market Day on 3 April 2025.
By providing a direct route to market, Market Day helps emerging farmers generate an income, develop critical business and retail skills and engage directly with local customers. The initiative is a key part of the retail group’s ongoing commitment to supporting sustainable hunger relief and food security efforts.
“Market Day continues to grow each year, unlocking more opportunities for community food gardens to bring their produce directly to customers. Beyond generating an income, it equips farmers with valuable retail experience and encourages climate-resilient farming methods that are essential for long-term food security.”
- Sanjeev Raghubir, Chief Sustainability Officer at the Shoprite Group
Shoprite and Checkers Market Day creates unique opportunity for emerging farmers.
Through its Act For Change programme, the Shoprite Group supports over 260 community food gardens and 4 000 home gardens, positively impacting the lives of more than 80 000 people.
The gardens that will participate in Market Day include:
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