How to sell plant-based food products in South Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 March 2022 Herbivore Earthfoods discovered the best way to get consumers to buy its meat- and dairy-free alternatives is to make products that consumers are already familiar with.
Opinion: South African retailers retreat from East and West Africa Published by Dianna Games on 10 September 2021 The recent announcement that South African retail company Massmart was selling off its Game stores in five African countries rang alarm bells about the future of the consumer opportunity in Africa.
Tiger Brands redefines its African strategy as reality sets in Published by Kate Douglas on 28 February 2017 Tiger Brands has disposed of its Kenyan business Haco, representing a shift in its African expansion strategy.
South African companies discover there are no easy pickings in Nigeria Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 August 2016 Over the past decade or so, numerous South African companies have expanded to Nigeria. But many of these investments didn’t live up to expectations.
Investors continue to see opportunities in Africa’s food industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 June 2013 It seems like business people continue to see food production as a lucrative opportunity in Africa.
Why SA’s Tiger Brands bought a stake in one of Aliko Dangote’s companies Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 October 2012 We look at why South African consumer goods giant Tiger Brands bought a 63.35% stake in Dangote Flour Mills.
Want to buy a company in Africa? Advice from an expert Published by Claude Harding on 4 June 2012 Thushen Govender, head of business development at Tiger Brands, shares some insights into how the company manages its African growth strategy.
South African food company could buy 80% stake in Nigeria’s Dangote Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 9 May 2012 South Africa’s foremost food producer Tiger Brands, on Monday, said that it is in talks with Dangote Industries over the Nigerian conglomerate’s stake in its flour milling unit.
Biscuits and candy – the next big investment opportunities in Africa? Published by Femi Adewunmi on 13 February 2012 A number of companies have recently invested in biscuits and candies manufacturing on the continent.
Tiger Brands’ hunger for Africa cannot be satisfied Published by Claude Harding on 16 February 2011 South African fast-moving consumer goods company, Tiger Brands, has over the past few months made a number of acquisitions in the rest of the continent.
Tiger Brands makes another acquisition in order to grow African footprint Published by Staff Writer on 15 February 2011 South African consumer goods company Tiger Brands has announced that it would buy beverage manufacturer Davita Trading to boost its presence in Africa.
UAC and Tiger Brands conclude joint venture deal Published by Staff Writer on 15 January 2011 UAC of Nigeria (UACN), a Nigerian diversified company, and Tiger Brands, a South African fast-moving consumer goods firm, have concluded a deal to form a strategic partnership.
South African consumer goods company invests in Ethiopia, Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 24 November 2010 South African fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company, Tiger Brands, today announced new investments in Ethiopia and Nigeria.
