The CitizenHere’s when food prices might go up because of El Niño
The climate pattern could potentially push up prices for staple foods such as maize.
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The CitizenThe CitizenPick n Pay appoints former Woolies Food boss as CEO-designate
Spencer Sonn to take over from Sean Summers in May 2028.
The CitizenFood shines for Woolworths as retailer’s other divisions struggle
CEO Sam Ngumeni acknowledged that 2026 was a tough year for Woolworths
The CitizenSpur to appeal after order to pay GPS Food R75m in damages
Group believes it will prevail in dispute over rib processing deal.
The CitizenBoxer reports maize meal, rice and flour prices decline as food deflation deepens
The retailer opened 19 stores in 20 weeks.
The CitizenWarning: Food prices in SA set to increase in the near future
For South African households, one of the most immediate impacts of the conflict will be rising food prices.
The CitizenPMBEJD writes to SAHRC as rising food prices undermine constitutional right
The cost of the basic household food basket increased from approximately R4 051 in January 2021 to around R5 401 by January 2026.
The CitizenHeads up, pet owners! These batches of popular pet foods are unsafe
Bobtail, Catmor, Ultra Pet, and Optiwoof are some of the brands affected.
The CitizenWarning that food insecurity in SA is worsening and children are most affected
Imagine your food cupboards are empty and your children are hungry. This is the reality of about 18 million people in South Africa every day.
The CitizenHousehold food basket: Food prices slightly down compared to previous month and year
Low-income consumers only saved a few rands on food in December and now they have to face January with all its expenses.
The CitizenHere’s the month when food was most expensive this year
Women from low-income communities track the prices of 44 basic food items for the Household Affordability Index at 47 supermarkets and 32 butcheries where they shop.
The CitizenFood prices decreased – but still too high for most
Food prices are still too high and force most South Africans to cut nutritious food from their household grocery baskets
The CitizenHousehold food basket costing more again, forcing low-income consumers to buy less
While most of us already battle to make ends meet, low-income consumers have to cut nutritious food from their household food basket.
The CitizenCan Shoprite’s ChicRite dominate the fast-food industry in SA?
Shoprite said it is not looking to compete in the fast-food industry, but merely offering its customers convenience