FMCG update: competition for turf
Local food manufacturers will soon be challenged by two international FMCG players, namely Diplomat and Iffco. Iffco is a food manufacturer and distributor based in Dubai and has a presence in more than 85 countries. Diplomat is one of Israel’s largest FMCG distributors and has made its way into South Africa under an agreement with Proctor and Gamble (P&G). Both contenders have great financial and international influence and timed their entry well with the arrival of Walmart. Read more in the Two major newcomers plan to spice up SA's FMCG food market article.
Pioneer Foods has embarked on an aggressive attack on the local biscuit market; in an effort to achieve a 10% market hold on this sector, it will discontinue the Kwalilty Biscuit brand it bought in 2004 and introduce a wider selection from the middle of next year. AVI already controls a large portion of this sector (+-70%) and will have to defend its position as it comes under fire from new entrants. Iffco is set to shake up the industry even more with the launch of Tiffany, its imported biscuit and confectionery range. Read more on this update in the Pioneer Foods has ambitious plans for biscuit market article.
When considering that the South African biscuit market has annual sales of around R3 billion, we’re in for a biscuit war that’s going to make the kitchen a little crowded.
Read about more FMCG updates on our editor’s blog.
Yours in Retail and FMCG
P.S. Look out for the first Retail Technology Forum in Africa event, which will be held in Cape Town in September 2011. Find out more information about it on our website here.
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Fastmoving Spotlight
new products · brand activity · liqour · jobs · events
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· Pioneer Foods has ambitious plans for biscuit market
Pioneer Foods plans to take 10 percent of the country’s biscuit market, led by AVI's National Brands, as a “first step”, said MD Andre Hanekom at the recent official opening of its new bakery plant in Clayville, Johannesburg
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· Two major newcomers plan to spice up SA's FMCG food market
SA’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market is set for a shakeup. At the retail level Walmart will see to it. At the product-supply level two new foreign entrants, Iffco Worldwide and Diplomat, aim to do the same, reports The Financial Mail.
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· Shoprite beats profit expectations
Shoprite Holdings, Africa's biggest grocery retailer, beat analysts estimates with a 12.4% rise in full-year profit, as lower interest rates and a tentative economic recovery boost consumer spending. Shoprite, which runs discount stores of the same name and the more upscale chain Checkers, said on Tuesday diluted headline earnings per share totalled 507.6c in the year to end June from 451.6c a year earlier
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Economic News
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Food prices may push up SA inflation
A median of 16 economists polled by Reuters is for South African consumer inflation to quicken to 5.2% year-on-year (y/y) in July from 5% in June. The month-on-month consumer price index (CPI) is seen quickening to 0.8% in July from 0.4% in June.
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New Products
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Nola launches two new product ranges
New creamy salad dressing from Nola
Nola introduces new ready-to-eat Chicken Mayo
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The Fresher, Brighter, Cooler Halls will ‘Free your Voice’ even more
Halls, the number one lozenge in the world is now fresher than ever with the launch of an upgraded recipe and a new ingredient which promises even greater freshness.
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LifeStyles is proud to announce our new SKYN Condom
SKYN™ condoms are made from a non-latex material called polyisoprene (brand name Sensoprene™), a material you can hardly notice which best restores feeling. The Lifestyle range is part of Ansell International, which also manufactures Contempo condoms.
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Johnson's Face Care - Daily Essentials
Developed by studying different skin types, their characteristics and needs, in conjunction with experts in active ingredients, Johnson’s® Skin Essentials Blend contains only the essential ingredients for daily skincare.
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Boland Pulp's Puré Squish Fruit Purees
Boland Pulp, based in the Western Cape, has been exporting first grade fruit purees worldwide for the last 20 years and has recently added value to its market offering by building a complete pouch factory on its premises in Wellington.
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Two new Nestlé Jive Multipacks
Nestle introduces two new Jive Multipacks: Jive Delicious Strawberry Multpack and Jive Refreshing Tropical Fruit Multipack.
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International News
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Target Second-Quarter Profit Beats Estimates on Higher Sales, Lower Costs
Target Corp, the second-largest U.S. discount retailer, posted a 3.7 percent gain in second- quarter profit that surpassed analysts’ estimates, driven by higher sales and reduced costs. Net income rose to $704 million, or $1.03 a share, from $679 million, or 92 cents, a year earlier, the Minneapolis-based company said today in a statement.
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Brand Activity
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Portion Power! The amount you eat is as impactful as what you eat
With the pressing issue of health related diseases like obesity, heart disease, and diabetes, due to a lack of physical activity, individuals are increasingly looking for a healthier way of living, a way that is beyond fad diets and weight-loss pills.
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A worthy challenger to take on SA’s Biltong Flavour in the ‘Lay’s Flavour Cup’
Lay’s introduced the ‘Lay’s Flavour Cup’ earlier this year where consumers had the opportunity to vote for their favourite challenger flavour to take on the South African Biltong flavour in the final of the ‘Lay’s Flavour Cup’. The competing flavours were Airedale Cheese & Black Pepper from picturesque New Zealand with Prawns on the Barbie from sunny Australia and Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding from regal England.
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Cook healthy meals with Westfalia Avocado Oils
The Healthy Alternative. Westfalia Avocado Oil offers a tasty, fresh alternative to stir fries, salads, marinades, vegetables, seafood, meat dishes, pasta, roasts and even baking! Try out these healthy recipes using the Westfalia Avocado Oil range.
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New Lavazza Duetto Tandem Cup
Ciro Beverage Solutions has partnered with Greens Restaurants in Gardens & Constantia, Cape Town to introduce their latest innovation from Lavazza, the indulgent new Duetto Tandem Cup. The Duetto Tandem Cup offers a helping of decadent chocolate mousse complimented by a perfectly prepared cappuccino served in an original transparent cup.
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Featured Brands
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The Ceres Beverage Company
The Ceres Beverage Company (TCBC) is the trading name for Ceres Fruit Juices (Pty) Ltd, South Africa's leading fruit juice manufacturer which was established with the merger of the Liqui-Fruit and Ceres brands in 1986.
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Heinz Foods
Heinz understands the power of food to connect people, unite cultures and enrich daily life. We stand today as one of the world's leading producers of healthy, convenient foods for every eating occasion. Good food is who we are, pure and simple.
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Liquor News
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Obikwa sticks its neck out at the Gauteng Getaway Show
Obikwa, the adventurous, fun loving range of wines, enjoyed in more than 43 countries around the world, will stick its neck out as official sponsor of the action- packed Adventure Area and Adventure Workshops at the Gauteng Getaway Show to be held at the Coca Cola dome over the weekend of 2-4 September 2011.
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Pongrácz Best Non-vintage at Cap Classique Challenge for 2nd year in a row
Pongrácz, South Africa’s much loved Méthode Cap Classique, has triumphed at the 2011 Wine Magazine Amorim Cork Cap Classique Challenge by winning the title for Best Non-vintage for the second consecutive year in this highly contested competition.
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Viognier carries the 2011 Young Wine Crown
A wooded Viognier is South Africa’s new champion young wine from the 2011 harvest. General Manager and cellar master Zakkie Bester and his team at Riebeek Cellars promoted this less well known white wine to the foremost thoughts of wine lovers when the judges of the SA Young Wine Show awarded it with the General Smuts trophy – naming it the best young wine of the show.
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Laborie Alambic Brandy scores high at SA Wine Index Awards
The Laborie Alambic Brandy, a double-distilled potstill brandy, was recently awarded 99.5 points at an awards ceremony hosted by the South African Wine Index (SAWI). The SAWI is a multi vintage wine rating, deducted from the combined preferences of a diverse group of wine judges from an assortment of wine competitions, providing a condensed result point.
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Indulge in Amarula's delicious food recipes
A team of food experts has once again demonstrated Amarula’s versatility by developing three new food recipes using the Spirit of Africa as a key ingredient in each. The recipes include Spicy Amarula Chicken Livers with Crusty Bread, Amarula Red Duck Curry with Steamed Basmati Rice and Amarula White Chocolate Mousse on Brandy Snap Shortbread.
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“Terroirist” to address 2011 Nederburg Auction
“Terroirist” (ter-war-ist) noun: “A person, usually a member of a group, who is fanatical about wine, especially when it has a sense of place”. This is the description you’ll find on Terroirist.com, the daily wine blog founded last year by US-based wine writer David White, who has been announced as this year’s guest speaker at the 37th Nederburg Auction of fine, rare wines on Saturday 17th September.
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Featured Retail Services
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Primedia Activation
Primedia Activation strives to be a leading partner not only in consumer promotions, but also in educational drives as well as Cause Related Marketing initiatives - due to our ability to provide accurate mass and niche targeted media solutions and our extensive national network that comes from belonging to one of the largest media groups in the country.
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Zapop
Knowing that the majority of buying decisions are impulsive and only made once the buyer is in-store; Zapop can provide the opportunity and the tools to enable you to convey your mass or message directly to your Target audience.
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Retail Services News
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Zetes Media Unveils New Offerings at ProPak 2011
Zetes Media, formerly ProScan, will participate at the ProPak Exhibition with the latest in labelling, coding and marking solutions at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 25th to 27th October 2011.
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Artifact Advertising On the Move
Artifact Advertising is making a move to a brand new office park in Northriding from 12 August 2011. The move has sparked excitement within the agency and strategically precedes the roll-out of a new brand image in September
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Primedia Africa used Graphit as their choice in wall coverings at their new office in JHB
The patented Graph’it system is composed of “hooks” that are fixed to a surface itself by means of a strong adhesive backing while the rear of the printed face has the “loops” and is fixed directly onto the hooks surface. It is extremely strong , crease proof and also reusable. It's four times lighter than traditional PVC. This material can be printed on standard solvent printers which is suitable for outdoors.
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Nampak Sacks cements top spot as Afrisam’s Supplier of the Year
Nampak Sacks, the Nampak Group’s paper-based bag manufacturing division, was recently named Afrisam (South Africa)(Pty) Ltd’s supplier of the year for 2010/2011. The prestigious award, received at a ceremony held in Johannesburg, is an indication of Nampak Sacks’ strategy and ability to maintain a superior standard of products and service at the highest level.
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FMCG Jobs
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Financial Manager – Nigeria
The Financial Manager will strive for the creation and enhancement of shareholder value through the development and execution of business strategy, and financial stewardship of company assets. He will act as co-pilot for the business Managing Director, supporting him in developing the business and achieving business and financial targets.
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Graduate positions available at Oceana Group from January 2012
The Oceana Group was incorporated in 1918 and is listed on the JSE. The Group is involved in the fishing and allied services sector and engages in the catching, processing and procurement of marine species. The group has job opportunities for graduates from January 2012.
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Financial Executive (For a leading FMCG company’s international division)
My client, one of SA's leading FMCG companies, is looking to appoint a Financial Executive for their international division. You will be responsible for managing and consolidating results from a number of operations based in Africa and will be appointed as a board member for some of these companies.
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Trade Channel Planner
We have an exciting opportunity for an innovative, proactive individual that has a passion for Trade and Shopper Marketing. We need a highly motivated, self directed, strategically minded individual with strong business acumen and a proven track record in Trade Marketing.
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Strategy Recruitment Marketing
Strategy Recruitment Marketing is focused on providing tailor-made, alternative recruitment solutions that are based on out-the-box strategic and creative thinking, detailed processes, and keeping abreast of the latest recruitment practices and technology through understanding each client´s critical success factors, to produce impactful results cost-effectively.
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Talented Selections
Talented Selections is committed to identifying highly talented, exceptional individuals who have built solid careers at a middle and senior management level and like us are passionate about what they do. Talented Selections was established in 1998 and offers a customised recruitment solution to the FMCG industry.
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Zakhele Staffing Solutions
Zakhele Staffing Solutions believes in developing and maintaining Long-Term relationships with Candidates and Clients. Our objective is to introduce exceptional Human Capital to enhance the productivity of the company as well as the opportunities for individuals.
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Nicolene Di Bartolo
Leadership is action... not position! Business Leaders engage our services to identify individuals who will elevate their organisations to new heights. It is our mission to source exceptional talent in mid-to executive management levels across all job categories. We support these extraordinary individuals in furthering their careers
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Events
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FACTS practical allergen management workshop
FACTS are the proud hosts of Practical Allergen Management Workshops, which run over a two-day period and which are held twice per year. These workshops have enjoyed resounding success to date and have proven to be of great value to our food industry clients in their quests towards effective food allergen control. The next workshop will be held in Cape Town on 4 - 5 October 2011
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TOPS Soweto Wine Festival bubbling with excitement!
Mzansi’s most stylin’ wine festival, the TOPS Soweto Wine Festival, is bubbling over with great anticipation and excitement for what is being hailed as the biggest and most vibrant wine festival to date with an over 9000 visitors expected over the 3 evenings
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Driving Efficiency in Retail
With just under a month to go, the first Retail Technology Forum for Africa (12-13 September at the Vineyard Hotel, Cape Town) will host the best retail brands in the business alongside a range of leading local and international suppliers of retail IT solutions
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Food Safety Conference: 21 - 24 November 2011
With recent amendments and changes in legislation ( The Consumer Protection Act 2008, Food Labeling and Advertising Regulations) as well as consumers becoming more aware of their rights, no food manufacturer or producer can afford to miss IIR’s Food Safety Conference.
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2011 Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Wines announced
Exceptional wines with a creative edge and great diversity of styles is the hallmark of the 2011 selection of exclusive wines that will go under the hammer at the 27th Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction at Spier outside Stellenbosch on Saturday, 1 October.
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CGCSA to Host Annual Conference
This year’s conference promises to bring together over 500 delegates from industry experts and thought leaders to top government officials, this year’s conference will raise the bar and play a leading role in providing insight into the industry trends and outlook. Mr. Mncane Mthunzi, CGCSA CEO, said: “The 2010 conference was a huge success and we are extremely excited by the caliber and quality of speakers that we have been able to secure for the 2011 conference including top international speakers”.
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Global Sources China Sourcing Fairs
Cater to more customers with a wide variety of products from China.
· Global Sources, Baby & Children's Products China Sourcing Fair
· Global Sources, Hardware & Building Materials China Sourcing Fair
· Global Sources, Garments and Textiles China Sourcing Fair
· Global Sources, Gifts & Premiums China Sourcing Fair
· Global Sources, Home Products China Sourcing Fair
· Global Sources, Solar & Energy Saving Products China Sourcing Fair
· Global Sources, Electronics China Sourcing Sourcing Fair
· Global Sources, Fashion Accessories China Sourcing Fair
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InneSense Cellar2Cellar Trail Run & Wine Experience
Lace up those trainers and join the colourful parade of wine lovers with a sense of adventure off the beaten track amongst the vineyards for the 2nd Innesense Cellar2Cellar Trail Run & Wine Experience in the picturesque Paradyskloof outside Stellenbosch on Saturday, 17 September 2011.
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Salt & wine pairing dinner with oriental flair in Die Bergkelder
The latest in a series of salt and wine pairing dinners held in Die Bergkelder on the last Thursday of every month offers guests a range of oriental dishes from sushi to lemongrass ice cream, all showcasing the versatility of Fleur du Cap’s elegant Unfiltered wines.
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