AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFuel and Food Costs: South Africa’s sharp petrol and diesel increases are expected to push up grocery prices, adding pressure to households already facing higher costs. Consumer Protection: South Africa’s new National Opt-Out Registry lets consumers block unwanted marketing calls and messages; companies face penalties of up to R1 million or 10% of annual turnover for breaches, with registration phases ending on April 15, 2027. Food Supply: East Africa Foods has completed a roughly US$40 million funding round to expand its supply-chain network, which sources from more than 28,000 smallholder farmers and reduces food losses before produce reaches consumers. Retail and Manufacturing: Woolworths has secured regulatory approval to acquire food producer in2food, aiming to strengthen supply-chain resilience and respond faster to customer demand. Food Labelling: South African advocates are pressing for front-of-pack warning labels on products high in sugar, salt and saturated fat, saying proposed rules have stalled since 2023.
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