Since the turn of the century and consistently for nearly a decade before the COVID-19 pandemic ravished global markets, Read more

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Retail-ready packaging offered by the supply chain company reduced the number of touchpoints, minimise time and allows for innovative branding and seamless shelf integration Read more

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The independent FMCG market (represented by unlisted wholesalers and retailers) remains a key area of opportunity for suppliers in South Africa. The dynamic nature of this market sector, within a context of macro-environmental factors impacting South... Read more

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The Covid-19 pandemic has changed our world irrevocably in a matter of months. Some scientists now predict that the pandemic could continue for as long as two years and will begin to subside Read more

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Pick n Pay partnered with global supply-chain solutions company CHEP to trial and launch innovative retail-ready packaging (RRP) platforms in its stores across the country Read more

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Consumer interest and adoption of plant-based foods continue to surge, and we’re now at a tipping point where I think it’s safe to say these foods are becoming mainstream. Food Business News recently called plant-based foods the trend of the year, as... Read more

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Competition amongst suppliers and retailers are at an all-time high, and today's consumer is much less predictable than in the past. Throw in South Africa's broad spectrum of shoppers with equally diverse buying behaviours and you're closer to unders... Read more

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