By: Nick Wilson – News24

Retail group Woolworths confirmed on Wednesday (15/01/2025) it is experiencing a shortage of avocados, saying this is due to a shift in harvesting times in KwaZulu-Natal, lower volumes in the Eastern Cape and logistical delays in Tanzania.

By:  Marelise van der Merwe – News24

Lucky Star has distanced itself from a consignment of counterfeit canned pilchards seized during a raid last week, owner Oceana said in a statement on Tuesday (19/11/2024).

By Marelise van der Merwe – Fin24

Retailer Woolworths has launched its own probe into a counterfeit operation involving canned pilchards, it said in a statement.

By: Gerry Cupido – IOL Lifestyle

Remember the viral Dubai chocolate that everyone was raving about earlier this year? The one that people were spending up to R1,000 on?

Eskort, South Africa’s beloved pork brand, is turning 107 this year! As the leading antibiotic-free pork producer in the country, we’re marking this incredible milestone with a series of celebratory stunts that truly embody our legacy of quality, tradition, and innovation—all inspired by the magic number 107.

From £160m boost for UK poultry industry as exports to South Africa restart - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Checkers is the first South African retailer to launch standalone bubble tea shops in its supermarkets following a partnership with Susu. 

By: Sinenhlanhla Masilela - IOL

The Consumer Commission (NCC) said that it will be conducting an independent investigation into the recalled Checkers Deli Hummus products following a detection of Listeria Monocytogenes,a foodborne bacteria.

The Spar Group has suspended of the Namibian-produced Top Score vanilla-flavoured instant maize porridge.