Source: Nicola Mawson|Published - IOL

Your soaps and detergents could get a little cheaper after government scrapped import duties on palm oil used in these products.

Pick n Pay’s Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) programme has delivered 44% year-on-year sales growth for its SMME partners, underscoring the strong economic impact of small business integration within its supply chain.

Source: IOL

Tiger Brands has issued a precautionary voluntary recall of its Benny Beef Flavoured Stock Cubes and Benny Chicken Flavoured Stock Cubes due to inaccurate nutritional labelling on the packaging.

Source: BizCommunity

The Department of Agriculture has published regulations governing the sale of meat analogue products in South Africa.

By Michael Gullan CEO of G&G Advocacy

Tired of being sold to? You’re not alone. In a world of hype and hard sells, consumers are turning to brands that educate instead of sell. This new wave of “educational marketing” is helping consumers make better, informed, and confident purchasing decisions.

With the cost of living putting pressure on everyday South Africans, Engen is helping motorists breathe easier - one tank at a time - with the launch of its Win Fuel for a Year campaign.

Source: Retail Brief Africa

A new era for local preserved products was ushered in on Wednesday 23 July with the judging of the inaugural South African Preserve Championships at Eensgezind outside Durbanville.

Behind closed doors, many of South Africa’s major consumer goods suppliers quietly agree on one point: the country’s retail landscape works best when Pick n Pay is healthy and competitive.

South African households are getting some welcome financial relief after a government decision that will help keep the price of bread from increasing.