The Coca-Cola Company is sitting tight after alleged leaked emails exposed the corporate giant's worldwide war against sugar taxes on cold drinks, which is also on the cards for South Africa.

The UK stationery market is set to rise by £49,1 million (2,4%) from £2,06 billion in 2016 to around £2,1 billion by 2021, according to retail research and analysis firm Verdict Retail.

Rhodes Food Group has announced that it is acquiring Pietermaritzburg-based pie maker Ma Baker for R212m.

Fast-moving consumer goods company Pioneer Food Group expects to deliver credible full-year results, despite the effects of the drought, which have already put a squeeze on the company’s interim earnings.

Clicks reported on Thursday that group revenue was up 9.6% to R25.5bn for the year to end-August.

In recognition of World Obesity Day on Tuesday, 11 October 2016, the beverages industry in South Africa reaffirmed its commitment to working with government and other partners to find practical solutions to reduce obesity rates in the country.

Rhodes Food Group intends acquiring instant food maker Pakco, whose brands include Bisto gravy and Trotters jelly, in exchange for shares valued at R200m.

Famous Brands is continuing on its acquisition spree, this time buying 49.9 percent of catering company Word of Mouth for an undisclosed amount.

As the largest employer in Saldanha Bay and employing more than 1 300 women, many opportunities for career growth have been created at Sea Harvest.