Advantage Group International is the leading advisor in business-to-business engagement solutions globally. Trusted by many of the world's leading brands, Advantage Report has become the gold standard for improving performance between suppliers and retailers in over 50 countries. 

Established in 1989 and headquartered in Canada, Advantage Group acts as an integral link between supplier and retail partners in the world of fast-moving consumer goods. We use data, feedback and strategy advisory support to illuminate opportunities for mutual growth, strengthen relationships and provide invaluable insight, helping people and organizations work better together.

Advantage creates better insight, better business and better lives.

Amka products was established by the Kalla family as a small trading operation near Pretoria in the 1950s.

 

From the outset Amka has been focussed on the unique needs and opportunities inherent to Africa's emerging markets.

 

Today Amka is a major manufacturing and marketing enterprise, with specialised expertise in Africa.

 

Amka has:

• 1 000 employees.
• Four manufacturing plants.
• 400 products
• 20 leading brands.
• Sold in 35 African countries.
• Been consistently rated as one of the top 10 empowerment companies in South Africa

Amka's Key Performance Areas include:

• People
• Innovation
• Flexibility
• Reliable Service Network

 

The group is a leader in the South African healthcare market, with Clicks being the foremost health and beauty retailer and UPD the leading full-range pharmaceutical wholesaler. Clicks Group is listed in the Personal Care, Drug and Grocery Stores sector on the JSE.

Founded over 55 years ago in 1968, the group has been listed on the JSE since 1996. Following changes in South African legislation in 2003 to allow corporate pharmacy ownership, the group entered the retail pharmacy market with the opening of the first Clicks pharmacy in 2004. Today the group is a leader in the healthcare market, in both retail pharmacy through Clicks and pharmaceutical wholesaling through UPD.

Our values

We are truly passionate about our customers

We believe in integrity, honesty and openness

We are disciplined in our approach

We cultivate understanding through respect and dialogue

We deliver on our goals

Foundation FSSC is the global non-profit and independent Scheme owner to provide trust and deliver impact to the consumer goods industry. Based in Europe, the Netherlands, we have regional representatives for organizations across North America, Latin America, South Asia, India, Japan, Türkiye, and the Middle East. We also have a liaison in China.

At FSSC, we have been delivering impact to the consumer goods industry and related supply chain for over 15 years. We do so by supporting the industry in implementing food and social management systems that are aligned with the ISO management system approach. This approach enables organizations to achieve their business objectives and to contribute towards the Sustainable Development Goals. But that’s not all. We provide continuous trust to our licensed partners and to the Certified Organizations by having a robust integrity program and an advanced Assurance Platform.

 

 

KFC has been in South Africa for over 53 years and has more than 1,100 stores across the country. The first KFC restaurant in South Africa opened in 1971 in Orange Grove, Johannesburg. KFC is the leading quick-service restaurant brand in South Africa with just under a third of market share, according to Brand Image Tracker. KFC serves more than 20 million customers a month and we work hard to ensure that no matter which of our restaurants they walk into, they will get that distinctive KFC flavour and have a great experience. KFC’s Original Recipe® Chicken was first made by Colonel Harland Sanders in 1940 when he perfected his secret recipe of 11 herbs and spices at his restaurant in Kentucky. Today, KFC is the world’s most popular chicken restaurant, still preparing our chicken with the Colonel’s secret recipe to his exact standards. Every KFC restaurant follows the same global processes and procedures to ensure that our customers get great-tasting food, every time. 

The Pick n Pay Group is a retail business in the fast-moving consumer goods industry. We operate through multiple store formats under three brands – Pick n Pay, Boxer and TM Supermarkets. Pick n Pay also operates one of the largest online grocery platforms in sub-Saharan Africa. Our honorary life president and consumer champion, Raymond Ackerman, purchased the first four Pick n Pay stores in Cape Town, South Africa, in 1967. Today, the Pick n Pay Group operates over 2 200 stores across multiple formats in eight countries across Southern Africa, including a 49% investment in TM Supermarkets in Zimbabwe.

 

Customers are at the heart of our business. Consumer sovereignty informs everything we do, from how we source and buy our products and the product range we offer, to how we design and run our stores to give customers great value and service. Putting the customer first means we always work hard to understand their diverse and changing needs and how we can serve them better.

 

Pick n Pay’s strong and unique family values – and the belief that ‘doing good is good business’ has guided the business over the past 50 years, providing a solid foundation for growth, innovation, service excellence and generosity.

 

The South African Breweries (SAB) has reimagined what a beer company can be and has  anchored this in a powerful brand purpose – We Dream Big to Create a Future With More Cheers. At SAB it’s always about more than the beer. We are driven by our passion to demonstrate the unique power of beer to propel South Africa forward. Since our inception over a century ago, SAB has grown to become South Africa's largest brewer, a powerful economic contributor, a leader in sustainability, and a champion of responsible consumption. SAB is one of South Africa’s admired companies and corporate brands. The company operates 7 breweries and 42 depots in South Africa, a total workforce of approximately 5 000, and supports a beer economy ‘from seed to sip’ of over 250 000 jobs. Its portfolio of beer brands meets the needs of a wide range of consumers and includes leading brands in beer and beyond such as Castle Lager, Carling Black Label, Corona, Brutal Fruit, and Flying Fish. 

Tiger Brands is one of Africa’s largest listed manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG).  Our core business is the manufacture, marketing and distribution of everyday branded food and beverages.

Our iconic brands are well-known in South Africa, and our products cater for every meal and occasion. Our portfolio also includes leading brands in the home and personal care segments, and we have a growing presence in Africa. Our purpose is to nourish and nurture more lives every day. The Tiger Brands product range remain consumer favourites year-after-year including brands like Koo, Fattis and Monis, Jungle Oats, All Gold, Purity, Oros, Ingrams, Doom and Tastic Rice. 

 

Website: www.tigerbrands.com

TrustedSource is a premier consultancy specializing in product information management. Formed by a team of highly experienced, innovative and motivated individuals. We have proven track record of taking complex business problems and translating them into simple practical business practices that help our clients to operate better. With decades of experience in FMCG, Food & Beverages, Alcohol Beverages and expertise in GS1 and GDSN standards. We deliver comprehensive and effective solutions for enhancing customer experiences. In collaboration with Bluecode, our IT innovation partner, we guide brand owners through complex data challenges, design and develop tailored digital solutions to support and advance their technology and data strategies. 

Why Manage your Product Data?

It is becoming increasingly important for organizations to create, maintain and share good product data. Product information must be consistent from the supplier to the customer and to the consumer. GS1 standards ensure that trusted product data exchange between trading partners is accurate and follows universally supported specifications. To be confident in product marketing an organization needs to streamline systems to aggregate, validate and communicate product information. Any gaps in meeting these challenges can lead to inefficiencies among trading partners, an inconsistent web presence, retailer/regulatory fines.

 

 

 

Abdullah serves as the CEO of The Strategists where he leads a world class team that play an active role in assisting companies and organisations craft competitive future strategies and innovation. He is also senior faculty at GIBS, head of faculty for strategy, sustainability and digital and head of the Harvard Business School Senior Executive Programme for Africa. Abdullah Verachia is a highly regarded and sought after global strategist and advisor known for his expertise in helping companies navigate complexity, disruption, and change. With significant expertise in strategy, innovation, and disruption, Abdullah facilitates numerous high-level strategy sessions and breakaways for companies and governments and is an authoritative speaker on the world stage regarding these matters. He has served in senior executive and board roles, led teams that have crafted competitive strategies for some of the leading companies globally, lectured at some of the top business schools, and co-founded several disruptive companies.

Andra Nel is an accomplished brand communications professional passionate about unlocking that magical space where people and brands come together to create purposeful and memorable experiences. Throughout her career, Andra has held key roles in both multinational corporations and start-ups, where she has consistently proven her ability to identify and capitalise on business opportunities. Her expertise lies in developing and implementing innovative strategies that drive operational efficiency, improve stakeholder experiences, and fuel sustainable growth. She is currently the Marketing Manager: Brand and Purpose for KFC South Africa, a role she assumed in August 2022, and focuses on implementing strategies to unlock potential through KFC’s CSI initiatives. Prior to that she built an impressive resume in sports, including taking on the role of Marketing & Corporate Communications Manager at Lions Cricket Board.

Banu Erkorkmaz is an Industrial Engineer who has 20 years of experience in FMCG industry. She has held various commercial and project management roles in the world’s leading FMCG companies, such as Procter & Gamble, Mondelez International and Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE), before moving into the ‘General Management’ field. She worked as Country Manager in JDE Turkey, and then in Baltics region before moving to South Africa with her family. Currently she is working as Country Manager South Africa where she drives JDE’s growth in South Africa and its 10 export markets. She is passionate and intentional about ‘women empowerment’ and one of the founding members of ‘LEAD Network Turkey’. The mission of the LEAD (Leading Executives Advancing Diversity) network is to attract, retain and advance all women in the retail and consumer goods industry, creating sustainable business value. Banu is married to Baha and mom of Poyraz (12Yrs) and Deniz (3Yrs). She loves travelling and exploring new countries & cultures. As she highly enjoys adrenaline boosting activities, she has flown a plane in Turkey, swam in a frozen lake in Lithuania and experienced a 70 metres free fall in South Africa.

Busisiwe Mavuso is a Certified Chartered Accountant, qualified with the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA –UK) and holds two Master’s Degrees, a Master’s Degree of Philosophy in Applied Business Leadership and Management (UCAM – Spanish University), and another Master’s Degree in Business Leadership (UNISA), a Postgraduate Qualification in Management (GIBS) and a B. Compt in Accounting (UNISA). Busi is currently completing her PhD. Busi is the Chief Executive Officer at Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) and Non-Executive Director of Business Unity South Africa (BUSA), Business Against Crime South Africa (BACSA) and Resultant Finance (a PIC investee company). She serves on the Human Resources Development Council (HRDC) and Council of Social Justice Champions (COSOC). Busi is a member of the IoDSA, ACCA and YPO. She was awarded the ‘2020 Influencer of Influencers Award’ by the Africa Brand Summit in October 2020 and was named second runner up for ‘Businessperson of the Year’ by Daily Maverick in 2021. In 2022, the Women in Economic Development Leadership Forum awarded Busi a Certificate of Acknowledgement to recognise the years of dedication to the field of business leadership and economic development in South Africa. In 2024, Busi received the runner up ‘Business Leader of the Year’ Award, from the Future Leader Forum

• Board Chairperson Maponya Group - A diversified family owned business • Board Member Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA) • Co- Founder and Chairperson Africa Travel Retail -distribution and retail, airports customer experience advisory • Member Airports Council International -and Africa (ACI Africa) • Member Middle East Africa Duty Free Association’s (MEADFA) Advocacy Board Committee • Vice President of World Investment and Trade Organization (WITO) • Board Member of Barloworld Maponya • Director Maponya Medical Solutions • Director Nalesa Investment Holdings • Trustee of Nalesa Family Trust • Trustee of Dr Richard Maponya Institute for Skills and Entrepreneurship • Trustee - Marina Maponya Memorial Fund • Trustee - Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation • Chairperson of Opera Africa • Director of a number of Private companies • Former Deputy Chair of South African Council on International Relations (SACOIR), Council - tasked with advising the Minister on International Relations • Former Chairman of Brand South Africa – Agency tasked with developing and promote South Africa internationally. • Former Board Member of South African Tourism • Former Chairman of African Entrepreneurs Council (AEC) • Former Board Member of 4 Africa Exchange (4AX) – Alternative Stock Exchange

Dr Lebogang Mosupye-Semenya is a Senior Lecturer at the Johannesburg Business School. She holds a PhD in Business Management from the University of Johannesburg, an MBA from Wits Business School, and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of the Witwatersrand. At the Johannesburg Business School, she teaches courses on Digital Technologies and Disruptive Technologies in Industry Sectors. Her Digital Technologies course explores the strategic use of digital technologies for informed decision-making, while her Disruptive Technologies course examines the transition of various sectors through the disruption of emerging technologies. With 15 years of experience as an Engineer in the water sector, Lebogang brings a blend of practical expertise and academic insight to her current position. Her scholarly contributions include research publications focusing on the Fourth Industrial Revolution, digital technologies, and innovation. She has authored numerous journal articles, book chapters, and conference papers, and has presented her findings on international platforms, including in Egypt, Santo Domingo, and Italy. Lebogang has also played pivotal roles on national and international committees and task teams, contributing to initiatives aimed at advancing research in digital technologies, innovation, and sustainable development. Notably, she has been involved with the Namibian 4IR Task Team and a TVET digital education project funded by the European Union. Outside of her professional activities, Lebogang values quality time with her husband and 5-year-old daughter, enjoying activities such as hiking. She also has a passion for boxing.

Dylan is MD for Advantage Group International in Africa. His team is delivering on projects across SA, EA, NA and CA working with clients to enhance DDD (Data-Driven-Decisions) by focusing on a specific aspects of their upstream and downstream partner value chain. During his tenure, Advantage SA have won Highest Growth Emerging Market of the Year, and Most Efficient Market of the Year. He has over 20 years’ experience working in start-ups, to SMME’s and corporate. Dylan is a Board Director and VP of the Italian-South African Chamber of Commerce representing over 144 business’s. He is an Advisory Board member and VP for Inhlanyelo Hub, an entrepreneurial development and investment arm of UNISA. Dylan is Ex Deloitte Africa, the former Board Chair of the Ecommerce Forum Africa, previous founding co-chair of Mobile Monday in SA, and has sat on the SA ICT working group on Ecommerce. Dylan has represented Africa on the global stage numerous times, including on the Global DTN (Digital Trade Network, sponsored by the ICC), and has presented at, and led Executive Private Sector & Government sessions in Africa, Europe and the US with the UN, WTO, AU, SADC and SA Gov. Previously he has led campaigns for retail & FMCG clients (SaaS company), launched a niche retail store, a skin care brand and international magazine.

Elsabe Matthee is the Technical Director at Foundation FSSC, where she strives to ensure that the FSSC Schemes and related Programs remain robust, trusted, impactful and leading in the consumer goods industry. Her current role involves knowledge management and providing technical support to both internal and external stakeholders, including certification bodies, and liaising with accreditation bodies. She is also actively involved in technical working groups and broader industry forums, including ISO and IAF, contributing to the development and implementation of industry standards and practices. She started her career in the South African Food Industry, and then joined the world of auditing and third-party food safety certification, where she worked for 15 years at two large international Certification Bodies, responsible for and managing third party food and agricultural certification across the majority of GFSI schemes, as well as local schemes. A key part of the certification responsibility included scheme management, interaction with global partner offices, managing auditors, interaction with accreditation bodies and scheme owners, as well as maintaining the QMS for ISO 17065 and ISO 17021-1. Her background in the food industry, auditing, and certification, provides the foundation for her current role and contributing to delivering the Foundation’s vision of Creating a Better world.

With a robust background spanning 20 years in Chemical Engineering, Josta Sekgota has made a remarkable transition into the retail sector, currently a Retailer with few fuel Stations alongside a Spar franchise. His journey showcases a seamless blend of technical expertise and entrepreneurial acumen. Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in spearheading a diverse array of projects, particularly focusing on strategic consulting and engineering solutions aimed at driving growth and implementing sustainable cost optimization strategies. His adaptability and adeptness in navigating different sectors underscore his versatility as a leader across FMCG, Petroleum, engineering Consulting and Energy. Throughout his long career, Josta has amassed a strong portfolio of achievements. Noteworthy accomplishments include multi-million cost reductions, orchestrating remarkable turnarounds for underperforming entities, facilitating rapid growth for start-up ventures, and driving substantial improvements in quality, productivity, and efficiency. Josta Sekgota's journey from chemical engineering to successful entrepreneurship epitomizes resilience, adaptability, and unwavering commitment to excellence. His blend of technical expertise, strategic vision, and leadership prowess positions him as a formidable force in both the engineering and retail sectors, poised to continue making significant contributions to industry advancement and business success.

Mark is the Vice President, Commercial for PepsiCo South Africa. Mark joined Unilever where, over 8 years, he worked across all Unilever categories in various sales, category management and shopper customer marketing roles. He also spent time in Indonesia and Philippines with Unilever. His last role was that of Customer Marketing Director for the Margarine and Ice Cream Business’s. Mark then joined Beiersdorf as the Sales Director for Sub Saharan Africa where he was part of a team that opened up new markets and grew brands such as NIVEA & Eucerin to various market leadership positions over 2 years. Mark was then promoted to Sales Vice President for Africa, Middle East and Asia. In this role, he headed up the Sales and Shopper Customer Marketing functions for the region as well as steered the Global Distributor management function for Beiersdorf. After 2 years, Mark was then moved to New York in the capacity of Vice President Sales for North America. Here, Mark gained experience working with Global giants such as Amazon, Wal Mart, Target, Costco and worked on various projects with META, Google and You Tube. Mark and his wife then decided to move back home to South Africa to start a family. He then joined Pioneer Foods as the sales executive before taking the role as Managing Director for FUTURELIFE.

Michelle Chandler is the Chief People Officer of the PnS Group, which provides a broad range of retail solutions and services in the sector. She has 25 years of experience in human capital management spanning the financial services and retail sectors. Her career trajectory led her to cultivate extensive expertise in human capital strategy and practice. Over her career, Michelle has also served in retail operations and generalist commercial roles; but her true calling lies with people; empowering individuals and unlocking potential. She is passionate in the pursuit of understanding how individuals and organisations interact and develop, and the complex systems which they leverage to deliver value and innovate. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Psychology, and MBA and is currently a student in the Doctoral Programme of the Management College of Southern Africa.

Nicole Roos was appointed as the Chairperson & Managing Director for Nestlé (South Africa) (Pty) Limited, East and Southern Africa Region, effective 1 November 2022, a region comprising of 23 countries. Nicole began her career with Nestlé over 20 years ago as a Marketing Trainee. Since then, she has held various positions, from Brand Manager of the former Eastern African Region (2002 to 2006) and Category Marketing Manager of the Eastern and Southern Africa Region (2006 to 2008), before expatriation to the United States market as the Category Marketing Manager for Gerber when it was acquired in 2008. She returned to South Africa as Country Business Manager Infant Nutrition in 2010, an executive leadership position she held for 6 years. Prior to assuming the Chairperson & Managing Director position, Nicole was the Business Executive Officer for Coffee and Beverages (2016 to 2022). She grew the business into one of the most successful in the Zone, despite the challenges of operating across multiple Markets which are very different to each other. Nicole holds an Honours Degree BSC Dietetics (University of Pretoria, South Africa) and a Global Master’s Degree in Business Administration & Digital Transformation (University of Barcelona, Spain) Nicole’s passion lies in developing young talent, advancing inclusivity in the workplace, circularity and sustainability across the value stream and of course digital transformation.

Queen Munyai is an accomplished Chief Executive Officer with over 20 years of experience in the Financial sector, specializing in financial services, auditing, internal controls, and over 10 years in Alternative Dispute Resolution. Her expertise is in financial management, corporate governance, and consumer affairs. Queen holds an MBA from the University of South Wales, a BCom in Financial Accounting from the University of Pretoria, and Postgraduate Certifications in Taxation, Forensic Auditing, and Commercial & Contract Law. She is actively involved in various professional bodies and previously served as a Board member at the Direct Marketing Association (DMASA), and currently at the Southern African Faith Communities' Environment Institute (SAFCEI). In addition to her professional accomplishments, Queen is passionate about leadership development and community service, dedicating her free time to mentoring youth, particularly girls, through her Vhaswa Mentorship Foundation.

PERSONAL PROFILE: Suhail brings 20 years of experience in the independent trade, demonstrating a deep understanding of the industry. He holds an Executive MBA from Hult Business School in Dubai, adding a strong academic foundation to his professional expertise. A dedicated family man with two children, Suhail also has a passion for fitness, which reflects his commitment to maintaining a balanced and active lifestyle. SUPERSAVE FOODTOWN COMPANY PROFILE Overview: Nestled in the heart of Pietermaritzburg, Supersave Foodtown stands as a beacon of success in the FMCG industry in South Africa. Founded 40 years ago, this independent retailer has transformed into a powerhouse through a combination of keen market insight and unwavering customer focus. Under the visionary leadership of Suhail Bayat, Supersave Foodtown has emerged as the top independent retailer in the country, boasting impressive double-digit year-on-year growth. Bayat’s expertise in the FMCG sector has propelled the Supersave group to expand by opening the second store, Supersavers Foodtown in Scottsville Pietermaritzburg in Bosco Foodtown in Newcastle. Under Bayat’s diligent watch, all three stores are at the forefront of retail innovation, redefining consumer experiences with a strategic focus on quality and efficiency. Known for its meticulously curated selection of products and exceptional customer service, The Supersave Group has built a reputation for reliability and excellence. Suhail Bayat’s strategic acumen has driven the retailer’s expansion into new regions, capitalizing on emerging market trends and customer preferences. His commitment to sustainability and ethical practices has not only enhanced the brand’s image but also fostered strong community ties. The sophisticated use of technology for inventory management and personalized marketing continues to set it apart from competitors. With each passing year, Bayat’s leadership ensures that the Group remains a dynamic force in the FMCG industry,

Unathi is the Managing Director for Southern, Central and East Africa at Mondelēz International. He is responsible for the definition of the long-term commercial roadmap, development of strategic initiatives in market advancement and revenue growth. His earlier work experience includes a stint in project engineering at HJS Automotive, with specific focus on robotics programming; eight years at the Eveready/Gillette Group in process engineering, quality control and manufacturing; 10 years at SAB/AB InBev where he fulfilled various leadership roles in sales, marketing, distribution, general management and projects; three years as Senior Director and General Manager South African Snacks (Simba) at PepsiCo. Prior joining Mondelez, Unathi was a Managing Director at McCain Foods. His noteworthy experience is being a director at board level in the FMCG industry for local and multinational CPG organisations such Cadbury South Africa Holdings (UK registered) as well as private companies such as Chapelat-Humprhries Investments (Pty) Limited and Tolo Capital Holdings. His qualifications include a Btech Quality, a degree in Labour Law & Industrial Engineering and an MBA from Nelson Mandela University. 19 September 2024

Zanele Morrison is a true hyphenate experienced in corporate across various industries, as an executive, board member, broadcaster, fundraising director and expert conversationalist. Her fascinating journey thus far has taken her into boardrooms across the spectrum and helped develop Zanele’s trademark insights, industry expertise and skill in extracting the right conversations. With wit, warmth and a winning personality, she is the perfect person to host conversations with leading figures in the social, developmental and corporate environments. This adds a wealth of experience to her ability to moderate business and social issue conversations whilst sharing her vast expertise. Her current role as a Fundraising Director for the Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital, Board Member for CII Africa and Business Anchor on CNBC Africa. Zanele is passionate about always adding value, making a difference, and striving for world class standards in collaboration with others. The first decade of her career, while studying, she chose the entrepreneurial path, consulting across various industries. These include Media and Management, Television, Facilitation, Leadership, Change and Transformation. The second part goes into local and global companies, starting with Vodacom, Accenture, EY, Mindcor Consulting and ultimately with the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) as the Director of Marketing and Corporate Affairs. As a true hyphenate she has the unique ability to participate in various business pursuits, thus, there is plenty to talk about. The continent of Africa belongs to its people, who know what it needs, and can solve for themselves. Her Purpose and Dream is to give Hope, to Share Africa’s narrative and help inspire those who must grow the continent, In Conversation with Zanele Morrison.

Zinhle Tyikwe is the Chief Executive Officer of GS1 South Africa | The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA). Prior to her appointment as CEO, Zinhle was the Executive in charge of Human Resources and Communications and has been with the GS1 SA | CGCSA since 2013. She holds two honours degrees in Human Resources Development and Industrial Psychology and Organisational Development, all from UNISA, as well as an MBA from the University of South Wales. Zinhle has more than 20 years of human resources and strategic management experience. She also currently serves on the boards of the Wholesale and Retail SETA, Steve Biko Academic Hospital and Drinks Federation of SA. She’s a mom to Wongalamasengwa and Zimkitha. She’s passionate about family, unearthing potential and development and seeing growth in people.

AssureCloud is Southern Africa’s largest and most comprehensive food safety, environmental, veterinary, and occupational hygiene laboratory group. Our goal is to prevent illness and injury caused by occupational hazards and food safety issues by identifying and monitoring risks that may cause disease or other workplace or food-related risk.

 

Why choose AssureCloud as your Food and Occupational Health and Safety partner?

 

Farm to Fork Assurance

AssureCloud has the expertise, tools, and accreditation to enhance food safety at every point of the value chain, from the manufacturing of animal feed, to agricultural best practices, transport and storage. We track how food is handled and stored at the manufacturer and retailer, how it’s prepared in a hospitality or catering environment, and provide testing services for allergens, bacteria, and quality compliance.

Peace of mind

For over 20 years, leading local and global organisations have trusted AssureCloud to handle their occupational health and food safety testing and training needs. We guarantee confidentiality, impartiality, competency, and responsibility.

Chabi’s Ginger delivers a specialized powder product that gives you the completed gemere package with only the addition of cold water. We deliver excellence, so you have the power of our expert gemere blend conveniently available to add flavor to your event. Our commitment to your satisfaction in each product, rests your peace of mind on the integrity of our name.

 

Recreating that taste of home brings back incredible memories and sets the stage for rich new traditions. Perhaps our ginger beer reminds you of the best in gemere you found over the years of your gatherings. Or perhaps, it’s a new concept, and offers a surprisingly refreshing spin on a cold drink. Either way, our ginger specializes in the special!

 

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organisation on earth. Its pallets, crates and containers form the invisible backbone of the global supply chain and the world’s biggest brands trust CHEP to help them transport their goods more efficiently, sustainably and safely. As pioneers of the sharing economy, CHEP created one of the world's most sustainable logistics businesses through the share and reuse of its platforms under a model known as ‘pooling’. CHEP’s ambition is to create a positive impact on the planet and society, pioneering regenerative supply chains. CHEP primarily serves the fast-moving consumer goods (eg dry food, grocery, and health and personal care), fresh produce, beverage, retail and general manufacturing industries. CHEP employs approximately 11,500 people and believes in the power of collective intelligence through diversity, inclusion and teamwork. CHEP owns approximately 345 million pallets, crates and containers through a network of more than 750 service centres, supporting more than 500,000 customer touchpoints. CHEP is part of the Brambles Group and operates in approximately 60 countries.
Visit www.chep.com

The Consumer Goods and Services Ombud is an Impartial, Independent Dispute Resolution Scheme established in 2013 in terms of section 82(6) of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA). The office of the Ombud is mandated to receive and mediate consumer complaints relating specifically to the consumer goods and services sector. We report to the National Consumer Commission, the Department of Trade Industry and Competition and our Board of Directors. Our services are free of charge for consumers. We are mandated to mediate disputes and ensure that industry players abide by the Consumer Goods and Services Industry Code of Conduct, educate consumers about their rights and redress should an industry member breach the CPA or the Code. Offer guidance to participating companies around compliance with the CPA.

For more information you can go to our website www.cgcso.org.za

Fliz cosmetics is a fragrance manufacturer, and a proudly South African brand based in Ennerdale South of Johannesburg 

The fragrance will last up to 24hrs 

#Smellssogood 

We recently won the award for being the best fragrance manufacturer of the year 2024 

A South Africa without hunger. To reduce hunger in South Africa by safely and cost-effectively securing quality food and making it available to those who need it. Millions of people across South Africa experience food insecurity and malnutrition, while one third (10 million tons) of all the food we produce is lost and wasted.

FoodForward SA is the largest NPO in South Africa addressing food insecurity and food waste. We recover edible surplus food, which may not be sellable but is still perfectly edible, from farmers, manufacturers, retailers and other representatives across the food system.

More than 2,500 vetted beneficiary organizations (BO’s) receive nutritious food each month from FoodForward SA. These organizations offer vital community services and healthy meals to almost 1 million vulnerable people.

Ginger Beer, (Gemere, as popularly known in South Africa), was a drink that brought joy to the South African feasts. It was customary to have a ginger drink during birthdays, anniversaries and wedding celebrations or even funerals. 

It was a sign of “Botho” humanness, to contribute some food that would be served to the guests during the feasts, and ginger drink was the most popular food product contributed. This made traditional celebrations enhance people skills and indirectly enabled people to show off their skills. 

My mother was known as the best gemere maker in our community, and that made me, as her first child and her only daughter to develop interest in her footsteps. She used to give our neighbours bottles of gemere as gifts during Christmas time. 

I carried the culture with me into my adulthood, and my neighbours loved my gesture, encouraged me to start this business.

 

“A celebration is not complete without Gemere”

Liyana Beauty is an inspirational venture by the mother-daughter team Siyavuya Bandezi and Nozi Rataza. The Liyana Beauty story began in 2020 when Siyavuya sought to address her struggle with a moisture-thirsty afro. This journey led her to the discovery of shea butter.
After extensive research, the duo recognised its incredible benefits for both hair and skin, chose it as the hero ingredient and started mixing shea butter with plant oils in their kitchen to create a hair oil blend and hair balm blend- the results were great and they decided they could commercialise it. The duo sold their newfound product on social media and on their e-commerce store, marketing it on various social media platforms.
Fast-forward to 2024, and the Liyana Beauty range can be found at selected Dis-Chem pharmacies nationwide and Namibia.
Liyana Beauty is empowered to continue innovation and growing in the personal care space.

Local Village is a social enterprise in the FMCG sector with a For Profit and a Non-Profit Company. We aim to be amongst the foremost African FMCG organizations by delivering on our quality prom-ise while never compromising on our social and environmental commitments and responsibili-ties.
A critical focus area is community socio-economic development which is prioritized by making it part of our supply chain strategy. As such we have adopted the Village Model to initiate
and support community-based supplier enterprises with additional positive environmental outcomes.
We sources uniquely African raw materials farmed in rural communities and create food product offerings for health-focused and socially-conscious consumers starting in Africa, but with ambitions to reach global markets.

Your Trusted Partner in Safety & Quality Management Solutions
Since 1996, LTL Group of Companies has proven itself as a leading provider of comprehensive safety and quality management solutions. With a specialization in Food Safety Audits for the Retail and Food Service Industry, as well as unmatched expertise in Quality Assurance, Health and Safety, Environmental standards, and Laboratory analysis, we have built a reputation for excellence in the industry.
What sets us apart is our qualified and competent team of professionals who are dedicated to delivering outstanding results. Our quick turnaround time, exceptional value for money, and unwavering passion have been instrumental in our success and our clients have come to depend on us as their trusted partners in achieving their safety and quality management goals.
Our Vision
LTL Group of Company's vision is to be the leading FSMS, QMS, Health and Safety and EMS Company in Africa, providing our clients with a totally
Integrated SHEQ management approach.

Marsh, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is the world’s top insurance broker and risk advisor. Marsh McLennan is  a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $23 billion and more than 85,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X. 

Silvermoon Enterprise was legally registered in 2013 (11 yrs.) in business.

Silvermoon Enterprise PTY LTD trading as Motswako ezee vegan which offers Catering services, manufacturing of spices, vegan sauces (Harissa, Cheese sauce without the cheese, Onion chutney. Motswako ezee vegan, MEV for short, specializes in innovative and sustainable vegan/plant-based dishes. We are passionate about sustaining the environment, we have even made it our mission to share and demonstrate how easy and doable plant-based eating habits can be achieved.

 

Our wholesome delectable gourmet vegan food helps health-conscious people, who want to live healthy, by providing meals that are tasty, flavorful and freshly prepared using organic ingredients. Unlike most readily available vegan food, our products are made from 100% organic locally sourced ingredients, ensuring that we sustain our environment and give our customer delectable gourmet vegan food.

Since its launch in 2011, Takealot.com has grown into South Africa's largest online retailer, offering products across 30 departments and serving over 4 million customers. Known for great value, nationwide delivery, and convenient pickups, Takealot continues to expand its reach.

 

The Takealot Marketplace, launched in 2014, has empowered over 12,000 small businesses nationwide, offering a direct path to millions of customers. This platform supports SMEs by providing access to a vast eCommerce infrastructure, helping them overcome business challenges and achieve growth.

 

Through initiatives like the Takealot Township Economy Initiative, Takealot fosters inclusive growth, turning townships into economic hubs and creating employment opportunities.

 

With a focus on collaboration, Takealot is committed to shaping the future of eCommerce and entrepreneurship in South Africa.

 

 

TechnoGirl Trust leads the transformative TechnoGirl Program, dedicated to empowering young women from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Focused on bridging the gender gap in STEM, the program offers structured career exposure through three key components. Job Shadowing provides girls in Grades 8 to 12 from Quintile 1 to 3 schools with practical STEM career insights through workplace visits and virtual mentoring. Post-School Mentorship supports participants from their first year of higher education until graduation, guiding them toward career readiness. Additionally, Digital Skills training equips unemployed youth with essential 4IR skills like coding and robotics, preparing them for the evolving job market. Together, these components enable young women to thrive in STEM fields and unlock economic opportunities.

TracePack is a premier equipment provider for marking, coding, labelling, and inspecting your products, offering solutions from the exit of filler, flow wrapper, form fill, or seal machines to palletisation. In response to the rapidly growing counterfeiting industry, TracePack helps manufacturers protect their brand reputation through item-level identification, authentication, and track-and-trace systems. As the Ultimate Industry Solution Provider, TracePack ensures products are conveyed, packed, coded, marked, tracked, scanned, verified, and authenticated.

 

What sets TracePack apart is its cost-effective inkjet marking and coding systems, which feature low running and maintenance costs. Their extensive range of labellers and print & apply systems cater to clients’ end-to-end marking, identification, and coding needs. TracePack’s in-house automation solutions include custom-built conveyors and tailored systems for seamless production line integration. Their user-friendly industrial laser solutions and large-character printing systems further enhance their offerings, providing versatile and efficient solutions for various industrial applications.

Urban Surfer is a dynamic social enterprise dedicated to transforming waste management through sustainable, community-driven solutions. By empowering micro recycling businesses, Urban Surfer provides innovative, zero-cost waste management services to corporates, while uplifting local waste reclaimers. The organization’s approach focuses on reducing waste at the source, training and managing reclaimers, and creating circular economies within communities. Urban Surfer’s solutions not only help businesses reduce their waste costs but also contribute to positive social and environmental impact, supporting both local livelihoods and responsible waste management.

We are a market leader in the Staffing and Recruitment industry, offering you a legally compliant, fully managed solution across all industries for all categories and levels of staff and labour.

Our services extend beyond staffing to offering turnkey, tailor-made outsourcing solutions, including all aspects of human capital management such as payroll, industrial relations, human resources, employee benefits, training and employee healthcare. We are passionate about people and are committed to transformation, skills development and job creation, reflected in our LEVEL 1 – B-BBEE rating.

Our footprint spans over the 9 provinces in South Africa and is spreading over the African continent, the UK and South America.

We are a subsidiary of Workforce Holdings Limited which is listed on the AltX board of the JSE, with over 50 years of experience in the Temporary Employment Services Industry employing over 1 100 permanent staff and paying approximately 35 000 temporary contractors weekly.

 

xPAC Technology offers full business-process analysis, customisation, and bespoke application development. We are also an accredited Microsoft partner, making use of the Microsoft Azure, .NET and the Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Customer Engagement) platforms to deliver transformative and cost-effective solutions – tailored to your needs.

Yellow Door Energy (“YDE”) is an independent power producer (“IPP”) that provides cost-competitive renewable energy solutions to leading organisations in South Africa and the Middle East. With flexible contract terms in the power purchase agreements (“PPAs”), we deliver projects swiftly, safely and sustainably. 

Nestlé, Mondelez, and Ekaterra are amongst our food manufacturing customers. We also power leading companies like Unilever, DHL, Honda, and ETG. In South Africa, we deliver solar power and battery energy storage solutions (BESS) to Waterberg Boerdery, a prominent commercial potato farm in Limpopo. Additionally, we offer solar wheeling solutions for large energy consumers from our massive solar parks in North West, providing significantly discounted electricity rates.

Through our solar PPA’s, companies substantially reduce their electricity costs and contribute to a cleaner environment. Backed by strong B-BBEE credentials, we are committed to helping businesses secure their energy supply, lower electricity costs and advance South Africa’s Just Transition.

The Youth Employment Service (YES) is a private sector-led national movement of over 1,800 businesses tackling the country’s biggest crisis by creating or sponsoring jobs for unemployed youth. In return for putting youth into jobs, businesses gain up to two levels on their B-BBEE scorecard and/or integrate YES job creation into their ESG strategies, while developing a future talent pipeline.

YES is youth-focused and business-led. YES works with leading businesses in various sectors to provide 12-month quality work experiences for unemployed young people to be economically active citizens, future managers, skilled professionals, and entrepreneurs who will drive the economy forward.

YES has already proven itself to be one of the true innovators in South Africa, generating over R8 billion in youth salaries and more than 156,000 jobs in just five years, with no government funding. Find out more at www.yes4youth.co.za and say YES to co-creating a better future for all South Africans.