Sustainability in food and retail
Regulations set by the Consumer Protection Act have businesses in
the food industry scrambling to ensure that their product packaging
meets all the necessary requirements before the deadline in March
2012. An off-set to this is that consumers will become more aware
of what food products contain and how they are sourced. One retailer
and a few food producers are taking it a step further to ensure
that their offerings come from sustainable supply chain, keeping
their offerings in the best interests of the consumer and those
involved in producing it.
Woolworths, a leader in sustainable development, has announced
its inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) earlier
this month, making it “the only South African retailer and
one of only five South African companies to be listed on the DJSI.”
(Woolworths
added to Sustainability Index).
Ocean King’s Portuguese Sardines have recently been backed
by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). This endorsement indicates
that the sardines are sourced from a fishery that complies with
the MSC’s strict requirements. (Ocean
King Portuguese Sardines – now MSC certified).
Stellar
Winery and multi-estate has obtained a fair trade certification
from Fair for Life, which ensures that both workers and surrounding
communities of the winery enjoy greater benefits from its activities.
Ethical product sourcing is a practise that retailers, and food
producers, need to implement right away as consumers are becoming
more aware of their rights and what’s in their interests.
If they feel that a product is not sourced ethically, there is
a great chance that they will vote with their feet and abandon
the retailer, or food brand they disapprove.
Wendy Smith
P.S. Look out for this editorial on our editor’s blog.
Please feel free to make comments or raise new issues by emailing
the editor
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Economic News
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Marcus
warns of risks as rates kept flat
Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus said SA economic growth
is disappointing as the monetary policy committee (MPC) kept
interest rates steady at 5.5%.. The MPC is, however, "concerned
at the potential impact of the current global turmoil on domestic
prospects and stands ready to act appropriately", she
said. |
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Goldcrest
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Herb and Spice
Our factory in Cape Town is certified by several food safety
companies which include BRC, SGS (organic), SAFSIS and IFS.
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Franschhoek
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High
praise from USA wine critics for 2011 Cape Winemakers Guild
Auction wines
The 2011 lineup of rare and exclusive wines to go under the
hammer at the Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction at the
Spier Conference Centre in Stellenbosch on Saturday, 1 October,
has received outstanding ratings with the vast majority breaking
the venerable 90 point barrier in two tastings held in New
York recently. |
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Retail Services News
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Time
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Time Link Cargo and Scania South Africa are proud to be featured
as the only company in the Scania International’s V8
Legend magazine. This is the first time that a South African-based
company has been featured in this publication.
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QlikView
adds value to SAP implementation at Senwes
Retail solution earns payback with quick deployment and decisions,
ease and flexibility. Senwes is a diversified agri-business
operating in various provinces. Its activities include production
inputs to grain farmers, retail and financing.
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Green
Imperial Logistics’ landmark wins Enviro Award
Imperial Logistics member company, Imperial Cargo has won
the Logistics Achiever Enviro Award 2011 for its ‘green’
national logistics hub in the Western Cape. Through this two
year Greenfields project, the company designed and built a
self-sufficient, green headquarters that has enabled clean,
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Accsys
takes a step forward for a healthier society
On 24 July management and staff from Accsys took to the streets
in support of the 2011 Discovery 702 Walk the Talk initiative.
The annual event is organised to generate awareness and support
for the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, a not-for-profit
organisation that champions the use of sport as a platform
for social reform.
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Events
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2011
Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Wines announced
When: 1 Oct 2011
Venue: Spier (outside Stellenbosch, Western Cape)
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Retail
World Africa 2011
When: 3 Oct 2011 – 6 Oct 2011
Venue: The Bay Hotel, Cape Town |
FACTS
practical allergen management workshop
When: 4 Oct 2011 – 5 Oct 2011
Venue: Lagoon Beach Hotel & Conference Centre, Cape Town |
International
speakers lined up to address industry players at Consumer
Goods Conference
When: 7 Oct 2011 – 8 Oct 2011
Venue: Sandton Sun Hotel, Johannesburg |
UCT
Unilever launches massive study into ‘top end’
consumers
When: 11 Oct 2011 – 14 Oct 2011
Venue: Various. This event will be held in Durban, Cape Town
and Johannesburg. |
Robertson
Wine on the River
When: 14 Oct 2011 – 16 Oct 2011
Venue: Robertson |
SOCAP
SA 2011 Conference
When: 3 Nov 2011 – 4 Nov 2011 |
Food
Safety Conference
When: 21 Nov 2011– 24 Nov 2011
Venue: The Crowne Plaza, Johannesburg |
Global
Sources: China Sourcing Fairs
When: 30 Nov 2011 – 2 Dec 2011
Venue: Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, Johannesburg
· 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
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Networking
expo for the logistics and supply chain management industry
When: 22 Mar 2012 – 23 March 2012
Venue: Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, Johannesburg
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Cards
& Payments Solutions - even bigger and better for 2012
When: 13 Mar 2011 – 14 Oct 2011
Venue: Earls Court, South Hall, London
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