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
Wendy Smith
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.
Please feel free to make comments or raise new issues by emailing
the editor
editor@fastmoving.co.za
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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 |
· 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. |
· 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
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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 |
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 |
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. |
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. |
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”. |
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
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Global
Sources, Solar & Energy Saving Products China Sourcing
Fair
· Global
Sources, Electronics China Sourcing Sourcing Fair
· Global
Sources, Fashion Accessories China Sourcing Fair |
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. |
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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