The Partnership Between The FOODTOWN Group (A Division Of Unitrade Management Services) And Our African Entrepreneurs Bibi Cash And Carry Group Reflects What Our Rainbow Nation Can Do Together! We Are Better Together.

Up against more than 250 competing entries from South Africa’s biggest brands, Pick n Pay and agency partner Gorilla scooped nine trophies out of their ten shortlisted entries, including the coveted “Best in Show” Industry Award, at the 2025 MMA Smarties Awards on Thursday night.

Pick n Pay has been named the top retailer in the ‘Retail Powerhouse Award’ category at the second annual ABSA Payments Summit and Awards for its ongoing adoption and introduction of innovative and flexible payment solutions, including for customers and suppliers.

The Shoprite Group is the first South African retailer to launch a fully recyclable 7kg potato pocket – solving a complex packaging problem that has challenged the industry for years.

Less than a year after Boxer Superstores proudly completed and handed over the Boxer School Recycling Project to Vukuzenzele Primary School, the initiative has reached an inspiring milestone: the completion of its first self-funded classroom.

Pick n Pay has partnered with Ocean Plastic Technologies, a pioneer in plastic micro recycling, to create wine box holder stands using 4,420 kilograms of reclaimed and recycled tetra juice packs – equivalent to approximately half a million one-litre packs. 

By: Nicola Mawson - IOL

JSE-listed Tiger Brands has exited its deciduous canned fruit business five years after it said it could do so for R1 while also setting up a R150 million community trust to benefit the Langeberg community.

A global wave of home appliance recalls, including millions of air fryer models sold by major brands has cast a harsh spotlight on the growing danger of faulty kitchen devices and the rising tide of personal injury claims they leave in their wake.

By Yashvir Maharaj – Insights Survey

There has been an increase in demand for female-focused healthcare products, with the Vitamins industry being no exception to this movement.

The reimagined Engen Xtreme lubricants range roared onto the scene with a high-impact launch at The Galleria in Sandton this month, where industry professionals, mechanics, and key media were treated to an exclusive preview of the brand’s powerful new look and enhanced product performance.

Engen has unveiled a bold new look for its Xtreme lubricants range, positioning it as a premium solution for South African motorists. Designed to meet the demands of local roads and climate, the enhanced Xtreme range offers superior performance, advanced protection, and innovative packaging.

On 2 April 2025 approximately 500 delegates representing 250 Africa-based small and medium businesses, from 12 countries have come together in Johannesburg to pitch their products to Massmart buyers at the Massmart powered by Walmart Growth Summit.