South Africa

South Africa's leading branded food and healthcare company, Tiger Brands Limited, has announced its move to acquire a 74.7% stake in Cameroon's Chococam from leading quality cocoa... 2008-07-25

South Africa's alcoholic drinks industry has been in the spotlight this quarter, as discussed in BMI's recently published South Africa Food & Drink Report for Q308. In March Dutch... 2008-07-25

Pick 'n Pay Stores, South Africa's number two retailer, has announced its ambitious expansion plans to extend its presence in emerging markets and undeveloped regions. Pick 'n Pay... 2008-06-24

Anglo-South African brewer SABMiller has announced that it is launching premium Dutch beer brand Grolsch in South Africa, as it looks to tap into growth at the premium end of the... 2008-06-17

Mass grocery retail (MGR) operator Spar has announced significant expansion plans for the South African market. According to the company, it is planning on opening 20 Spar, 20 Tops... 2008-05-21

Anglo-South African brewer SABMiller has announced that it is looking to more than double its marketing spending in Africa over the next four to five years, as it seeks to significantly... 2008-04-10

Dutch brewer Heineken has announced the site of its new South Africa brewery, which will be located in the Sedibeng district south of Johannesburg. The new brewery is estimated to... 2008-03-28