In a year punctuated by an economic meltdown, the Shoprite Group’s commitment to its small suppliers have enabled these businesses to access new consumer markets and to retain much-needed jobs.

Nigerian producers will again have the opportunity to sell their fruit and vegetables directly to Shoprite customers on Saturday, 28 November, as part of the retailer’s Meet the Farmer initiative.

Schoon Bakery in Stellenbosch and Gideon Milling in Bellville are bringing their hand-crafted products to millions of people thanks to their relationship with Checkers.

Shanaaz Essa, the owner and CEO of Exquisite Cakes, fell in love with baking when she was a young girl helping her mother decorate cakes for the family.

Inspiring Small Suppliers win Shoprite Supplier Awards

The Shoprite Group’s most effective, innovative and reliable suppliers were rewarded at its 2019 Supplier Awards this past weekend.

She blended the ingredients for her instant batter in her garage and only supplied to small Corner Joe Fish and Chips shops until a partnership with the Shoprite Group helped her fulfill a long-held dream.

Since listing Mia’s Food Corp’s first roti in Shoprite’s KwaZulu-Natal stores 10 years ago, Ashraf Kader's business has grown thanks to his mother’s recipes and Shoprite’s support.

“We are building a legacy - not just selling wine.” These are the words of Malcolm Green, who together with his son, Ricardo, owns La RicMal Wines. The business greatly benefits from its partnership with the Shoprite Group, which sees it supplying to the Group’s supermarkets across Africa.

Born from the need to celebrate African children and their natural beauty, husband-and-wife team Thabo and Mpumi Motsabi have just launched a range of dolls available exclusively in Shoprite and Checkers supermarkets throughout South Africa.

Phenyo Sebaeng (28) had to borrow money from two of his close friends in order to buy a bus ticket from Rustenburg to Cape Town, where he had secured a meeting with a buyer at the Shoprite Group's home office in January 2017.