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Kantar introduces Uganda’s first consumer panel

Kantar introduces Uganda’s first consumer panel

26 Jun 2024

New Coca-Cola Wozzaah celebrates vibrant and dynamic African culture

New Coca-Cola Wozzaah celebrates vibrant and dynamic African culture

24 May 2024

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#TopBrands2019: Dishing up more love

Danette Breitenbach 20 Sep 2019

#FoodNextAfrica: The SA food startup championing traditional African flavours

#FoodNextAfrica: The SA food startup championing traditional African flavours

Lauren Hartzenberg 17 Sep 2019

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The significant shift from aspirational to inspirational brands

Louise Marsland 13 Sep 2019

ECDC explores trade opportunities in Nigeria and China

ECDC explores trade opportunities in Nigeria and China

13 Sep 2019

KDV launches Monument Distillers in Kenya

KDV launches Monument Distillers in Kenya

12 Sep 2019

Nestlé announces winners of sub-Saharan Africa innovation challenge

Nestlé announces winners of sub-Saharan Africa innovation challenge

4 Sep 2019

Distilled Spirits Council brings American spirit(s) to SA

Distilled Spirits Council brings American spirit(s) to SA

30 Aug 2019

Shop Association releases Storedits global display research

Shop Association releases Storedits global display research

30 Aug 2019

WWF and SA retailers team up to simplify recycling labels

WWF and SA retailers team up to simplify recycling labels

28 Aug 2019

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa acquires majority stake in Eswatini bottler

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa acquires majority stake in Eswatini bottler

27 Aug 2019

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Africa Halal Week returns to Cape Town

26 Aug 2019

Key insights into the global beef market

Key insights into the global beef market

23 Aug 2019

BAT eyes vaping growth in Africa with Twisp takeover

BAT eyes vaping growth in Africa with Twisp takeover

15 Aug 2019

Diageo dedicates $219m to sustainability projects in Africa

Diageo dedicates $219m to sustainability projects in Africa

8 Aug 2019

Philip Morris opens first IQOS flagship in Africa

Philip Morris opens first IQOS flagship in Africa

Lauren Hartzenberg 6 Aug 2019

#Newsmaker: Nqabisa Gabriel on driving sales of plant-based protein products

#Newsmaker: Nqabisa Gabriel on driving sales of plant-based protein products

Lauren Hartzenberg 2 Aug 2019

Major shifts on the horizon in Nigeria's consumer landscape

Major shifts on the horizon in Nigeria's consumer landscape

1 Aug 2019

How SAB (almost completely) localised its supply chain

How SAB (almost completely) localised its supply chain

31 Jul 2019

Unilever holds first Beauty with Purpose Showcase in South Africa

Unilever holds first Beauty with Purpose Showcase in South Africa

29 Jul 2019

Pernod Ricard acquires majority stake in SA spirit maker Inverroche

Pernod Ricard acquires majority stake in SA spirit maker Inverroche

26 Jul 2019

SA brands among top 10 Design Impact Awards winners

SA brands among top 10 Design Impact Awards winners

26 Jul 2019

3 steps towards 'glass boxing' your company with a Biz Press Office

3 steps towards 'glass boxing' your company with a Biz Press Office

Bizcommunity.com 23 Jul 2019

Kevin Kruger has joined BMi Research as its new chief executive officer.

#Newsmaker: Kevin Kruger joins BMi Research as chief executive officer

Jessica Tennant 23 Jul 2019

What do South Africans think about SA's proposed Tobacco Bill?

What do South Africans think about SA's proposed Tobacco Bill?

23 Jul 2019

Tertius Carstens, CEO of Pioneer Foods, and Eugene Willemsen, CEO, PepsiCo sub-Saharan Africa.

PepsiCo eyes growth in Africa with $1.7bn Pioneer Foods acquisition

19 Jul 2019

#IRIGrowthSummit: Invest in the tech of tomorrow to thrive in FMCG

#IRIGrowthSummit: Invest in the tech of tomorrow to thrive in FMCG

11 Jul 2019

Sustainability challenges spur innovation among food and beverage manufacturers

Sustainability challenges spur innovation among food and beverage manufacturers

9 Jul 2019

Pernod Ricard's Paul Scanlon on adapting to change in the liquor business

Pernod Ricard's Paul Scanlon on adapting to change in the liquor business

8 Jul 2019

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Using citrus and grape by-products to preserve food

4 Jul 2019

Pick n Pay tests plastic-free fruit and veg section

Pick n Pay tests plastic-free fruit and veg section

1 Jul 2019

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Marketing & Media#TopBrands2019: Dishing up more love

Danette Breitenbach 20 Sep 2019

#FoodNextAfrica: The SA food startup championing traditional African flavours

Retail#FoodNextAfrica: The SA food startup championing traditional African flavours

Lauren Hartzenberg 17 Sep 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Marketing & MediaThe significant shift from aspirational to inspirational brands

Louise Marsland 13 Sep 2019

ECDC explores trade opportunities in Nigeria and China

RetailECDC explores trade opportunities in Nigeria and China

13 Sep 2019

KDV launches Monument Distillers in Kenya

RetailKDV launches Monument Distillers in Kenya

12 Sep 2019

Nestlé announces winners of sub-Saharan Africa innovation challenge

RetailNestlé announces winners of sub-Saharan Africa innovation challenge

4 Sep 2019

Distilled Spirits Council brings American spirit(s) to SA

RetailDistilled Spirits Council brings American spirit(s) to SA

30 Aug 2019

Shop Association releases Storedits global display research

RetailShop Association releases Storedits global display research

30 Aug 2019

WWF and SA retailers team up to simplify recycling labels

RetailWWF and SA retailers team up to simplify recycling labels

28 Aug 2019

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa acquires majority stake in Eswatini bottler

RetailCoca-Cola Beverages Africa acquires majority stake in Eswatini bottler

27 Aug 2019

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Tourism & TravelAfrica Halal Week returns to Cape Town

26 Aug 2019

Key insights into the global beef market

AgricultureKey insights into the global beef market

23 Aug 2019

BAT eyes vaping growth in Africa with Twisp takeover

RetailBAT eyes vaping growth in Africa with Twisp takeover

15 Aug 2019

Diageo dedicates $219m to sustainability projects in Africa

RetailDiageo dedicates $219m to sustainability projects in Africa

8 Aug 2019

Philip Morris opens first IQOS flagship in Africa

RetailPhilip Morris opens first IQOS flagship in Africa

Lauren Hartzenberg 6 Aug 2019

#Newsmaker: Nqabisa Gabriel on driving sales of plant-based protein products

Retail#Newsmaker: Nqabisa Gabriel on driving sales of plant-based protein products

Lauren Hartzenberg 2 Aug 2019

Major shifts on the horizon in Nigeria's consumer landscape

RetailMajor shifts on the horizon in Nigeria's consumer landscape

1 Aug 2019

How SAB (almost completely) localised its supply chain

RetailHow SAB (almost completely) localised its supply chain

31 Jul 2019

Unilever holds first Beauty with Purpose Showcase in South Africa

RetailUnilever holds first Beauty with Purpose Showcase in South Africa

29 Jul 2019

Pernod Ricard acquires majority stake in SA spirit maker Inverroche

RetailPernod Ricard acquires majority stake in SA spirit maker Inverroche

26 Jul 2019

SA brands among top 10 Design Impact Awards winners

RetailSA brands among top 10 Design Impact Awards winners

26 Jul 2019

3 steps towards 'glass boxing' your company with a Biz Press Office

Marketing & Media3 steps towards 'glass boxing' your company with a Biz Press Office

Bizcommunity.com 23 Jul 2019

Kevin Kruger has joined BMi Research as its new chief executive officer.

Marketing & Media#Newsmaker: Kevin Kruger joins BMi Research as chief executive officer

Jessica Tennant 23 Jul 2019

What do South Africans think about SA's proposed Tobacco Bill?

RetailWhat do South Africans think about SA's proposed Tobacco Bill?

23 Jul 2019

Tertius Carstens, CEO of Pioneer Foods, and Eugene Willemsen, CEO, PepsiCo sub-Saharan Africa.

RetailPepsiCo eyes growth in Africa with $1.7bn Pioneer Foods acquisition

19 Jul 2019

#IRIGrowthSummit: Invest in the tech of tomorrow to thrive in FMCG

Retail#IRIGrowthSummit: Invest in the tech of tomorrow to thrive in FMCG

11 Jul 2019

Sustainability challenges spur innovation among food and beverage manufacturers

RetailSustainability challenges spur innovation among food and beverage manufacturers

9 Jul 2019

Pernod Ricard's Paul Scanlon on adapting to change in the liquor business

RetailPernod Ricard's Paul Scanlon on adapting to change in the liquor business

8 Jul 2019

Asimina via

AgricultureUsing citrus and grape by-products to preserve food

4 Jul 2019

Pick n Pay tests plastic-free fruit and veg section

RetailPick n Pay tests plastic-free fruit and veg section

1 Jul 2019

New app scans items to reveal how environmentally-friendly they are

RetailNew app scans items to reveal how environmentally-friendly they are

Jenna Cook 28 Jun 2019

JIT manufacturing at the core of an optimised FMCG supply chain

RetailJIT manufacturing at the core of an optimised FMCG supply chain

Andrew Dawson 24 Jun 2019

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RetailUnilever launches online store on Jumia

11 Jun 2019

#AfricaMonth: Why Africa is primed for prestige beauty growth

Retail#AfricaMonth: Why Africa is primed for prestige beauty growth

Lauren Hartzenberg 31 May 2019

Nestlé launches innovation challenge in 6 African countries

RetailNestlé launches innovation challenge in 6 African countries

28 May 2019

Coca-Cola to retain majority stake in Africa bottling business

RetailCoca-Cola to retain majority stake in Africa bottling business

21 May 2019

Why the meat industry could win big from the switch to veggie lifestyles

RetailWhy the meat industry could win big from the switch to veggie lifestyles

Malte Rödl 16 May 2019

Chocolate puts Ivory Coast on top in Africa's agriculture trade

AgricultureChocolate puts Ivory Coast on top in Africa's agriculture trade

Wandile Sihlobo 10 May 2019

The role of rural women in making home brew: a Rwandan case study

RetailThe role of rural women in making home brew: a Rwandan case study

Chika Ezeanya-Esiobu 6 May 2019

Autograph Gin rated best in Africa

RetailAutograph Gin rated best in Africa

2 May 2019