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The earthy superfood of the future

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Doing good

is good business Our supplier partners share our philosophy that business is about more than just making a profit and that doing good is good business. As the pioneer of own-brand products in South Africa, you can expect us (with the help of our partners) to continue to bring you quality products that are healthy, delicious, convenient, proudly South African and of great value.

For more information, go to www.pnp.co.za/peoplenplanet.

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Inspired by small business suppliers Big business has a major role and responsibility to play in building and developing small businesses.

Transforming the supply chain from soil to shelf and creating opportunities for small-scale suppliers, farmers and entrepreneurs is a fundamental part of Pick n Pay. Small businesses simply don’t have access to the supplier networks, markets and finance like a big business does.

At Pick n Pay, we provide small businesses with the tools and training required to be successful and sustainable suppliers in the retail market. We assist small businesses to enter in retail market by providing mentorship, guidance, training and business development support. These businesses gain access to Pick n Pay’s internal corporate experts to assist with marketing, advertising, buying and negotiating, cash-flow and business strategy.

Suzanne Ackerman-Berman

Director of Transformation, Pick n Pay and Chairman of the Ackerman Foundation

The future is

local

Making a difference in your community is as easy as buying local and supporting small businesses, farmers and manufacturers.

When you support your favourite small business, you help your neighbourhood thrive. You can make a big impact in your community today and every day by supporting small businesses. We all have a major role to play in building and developing small businesses.

At Pick n Pay, we are committed to supporting small businesses so that they can become part of the broader retail sector and economy.

Mishinga Seyuba Kombo

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Innovation

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Tastes great marinated, baked or fried.

What’s the deal with tofu?

Tofu, also known as bean curd, is prepared by coagulating soya milk and then pressing the resulting curds into solid white blocks of varying softness. It can be silken, soft, firm, or extra firm. Tofu is a good source of protein and contains all nine essential amino acids. It is also a valuable plant source of iron and calcium and the minerals manganese, selenium and phosphorous. In addition, tofu is a good source of magnesium, copper, zinc and vitamin B1 and is suitable for Vegans.

Try going meat free by adding this to your favourite dish – marinate in oil or sauce or stir fry, crumb or bake until it’s crispy brown. It’s as versatile as you are creative.

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Nature’s wholesome snack Pick n Pay’s new Livewell Popped Sorghum is not only high in fibre and low in saturated fat, but is gluten-free and packed with vitamins.

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Gut-friendly yoghurt All Pick n Pay yoghurt is enriched with live BB-12 probiotics which helps balance digestion, enhances your immune system and reduces antibiotic side effects.

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Five groundbreaking new products brought to you by Pick n Pay

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Brewtifully

sustainable snacks Beer Chips were born out of Christo Worst’s interest in byproduct management – in particular, spent grain that is a by-product of the beer brewing process. In partnership with Darling Breweries, his start-up eventually matured to a thriving business. Shortly after, Pick n Pay approached Christo to start developing their own brand products. Not only are Beer Chips made using ingredients from brewing beer but they are perfect for enjoying with your favourite brew too.

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Scientifically formulated, naturally.

Nutriphase has developed a range of natural products for dogs and cats exclusively for Pick n Pay. They believe in what they call “cutting-edge nature” – where science and nature combine in innovative products that help pets with allergies, sore joints, and many other common ailments. The company’s vision is to create natural dietary supplements for pets that help ease common health problems without any of the usual side effects.

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Meet the

makers We’ve partnered with entrepreneurs, farmers and manufacturers to bring exceptional local products to you. Pick n Pay is committed to the promotion of economic and social transformation through the upliftment of the communities in which we serve.

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The earthy superfood of the future Happy Earth People produces superfood of the future. New to Pick n Pay, this small business partner provides our customers with a range of nutritious, gluten- and dairy-free foods, using legumes as their core ingredient. They believe in the goodness and sustainability of legumes and are passionate about creating plant protein products that are delicious and nutrient-dense without any additives.

Taleszia Pillay & Candice Heath Co-founders of Happy Earth People

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Green fingers feeding the nation Treasure Trove Farms produces spinach, cucumbers, beans and baby marrows. The business is driven by sustainability and a passion for nutrient-rich produce that helps customers on their everyday health and wellness journey. They are also committed to uplifting members of the community through employment and skills development.

Sonto Mujakachi Founder of Treasure Trove Farms

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Urban farming partners for life Urban Grown is a 100% black woman owned entity that farms and supplies us with fresh spinach, baby marrows, patty pans, kale and various lettuce varieties. The company’s focus lies in job creation and skills creation for their community – they currently employ and empower a workforce of 28 female staff members from Diepsloot township and the Rooival rural areas.

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Simbarashe Chimhandamba and Nonhlanhla Mokoena-Chimhandamba

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FEATURE STORY

Natural and affordable

peanut butter

Debbie Ncube founded Eden All Natural in 2013 with the goal of making natural, healthy peanut butter available and affordable to all South Africans. Her company produces 100% homemade peanut butter with no added salt, sugar or preservatives. Debbie plans on expanding her company’s reach to Gauteng and the Eastern Cape and growing it into South Africa’s largest natural peanut butter producer.

Debbie Ncube Founder of Eden All Natural

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Oven-fresh bakes delivered daily This family-run business, with husband and wife Zoegdie and Bilqees Essa at the helm, bakes fresh flatbreads, tortilla wraps, rotis, naan breads and even tasty popcorn daily. They pride themselves on their artisanal touch and delivering the highest quality baked goods.

Bilqees Essa Co-founder of Comessa Food Services

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Traditional local flavour in a bottle Sage Kitchen produces delicious pesto products exclusively for Pick n Pay stores. Its owners started the business at home and the husband and wife team employs a small team from the local community to help them keep up with the demand for their quality products. Recently, the Sage Kitchen range was revamped with new packaging and launched the Meals of the World range that uses innovative ingredients to help anyone make delicious meals with international flavours at home.

Brenda and Colin Lyall Co-founders of Sage Kitchen

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Sustainable seafood Fish4Africa is a specialised fishmonger that offers a daily selection of fresh fish and seafood from sustainable sources at the best prices.

Their fresh fish selection rotates regularly depending on availability and consists of red roman, angelfish, Norwegian salmon, hake, sole, tuna, butterfish, yellowtail and a selection of frozen mussels, prawns and more.

Fish4Africa recognises the importance of sustainable fishing practices and their commitment to quality and freshness is the reason the business has done so well.

Nicolette de Freitas Co-founder of Fish4Africa

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Affordable luxury skincare

for all women After the birth of her son, Portia Mngomezulu simply couldn’t find a product to help her with the resulting stretch marks, so she set off to create it herself with Portia M Skin Solutions.

She started by sourcing oil from rural women in Limpopo and has developed an organic, luxurious skincare range that is breaking the barriers of beauty. Today, Portia employs 109 staff members full-time and hopes to empower more women and grow her business to become one of South Africa’s biggest natural skincare brands.

Portia Mngomezulu Founder of Portia M Skin Solutions

Quality Hair

and Skin Care

After suffering an accident ten years ago, Afri-Berry founder Relebohile Moeng started searching for something that would help with her scarring.

The University of Pretoria graduate, who holds a masters degree in business management, then embarked on a journey to research more on organic skin products. This led to the birth of Afri-Berry, a proud youth- and womenempowering level 1 BEE company.

Relebohile Moeng Founder of Afri-Berry

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The company manufactures organic skin and hair products and has won the African Corporate Excellence Award in the category for Best Hair & Beauty products – Africa.

Comfort and

confidence

Ros Bechet founded the female-owned and operated Ava Secrets with the aim of changing women’s perceptions of feminine hygiene products from a grudge purchase to an aspirational cosmetic product of superior quality and comfort. Made from breathable, superior quality materials, their range of pads and liners are highly absorbent, while their tampons are chlorine-free.

Ros Bechet Founder of Ava Secrets

Naturally

beautiful hair Girl Boss SA by AfroBotanics is South Africa’s first beauty-for-purpose brand, with the aim of contributing towards a world where gender inequality is a thing of the past.

Girl Boss SA has an initial offering of Mango + Marula Natural Hair & Body products, and each product has a reminder to young women that they should live according to the brand’s slogan ‘My World, My Rules.’ The Girl Boss website is a multi-media platform that provides empowering content.

A proud supporter of the UN Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality.

Girl Boss SA through its mother brand, AfroBotanics, is proudly manufactured in South Africa using ingredients sustainably sourced mostly from rural women owned co-operatives throughout the continent. www.girlboss.co.za @girlboss_sa

Ntombenhle Khwathwane Founder of AfroBotanics

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Homegrown

natural beauty

Nativechild was founded in 2016 to satisfy the need for quality haircare products at a great price.

The company operates with a strong passion for creating safe, environmentally conscious products that are made locally. Their vision is to expand and cater to people all over the world.

Sonto Pooe Founder of Nativechild

Fun-loving skincare for babies Nunuki is a proudly South African brand that makes dermatologically tested skincare products for babies and toddlers with sensitive skin.

The products have been developed with a panel of experts and a best-in-class local pharmaceutical company and comes with a 100% money-back guarantee if a child’s skin has any adverse reaction. Each Nunuki product has received the CANSA Seal of Recognition.

Every product also features its very own Nunuki character that comes with a unique message that helps parents build a bond of trust during moments of closeness.

Nana Lloyd Founder of Nunuki

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Sugar free chocolate

for better health The Nova Choc-Oh-Late brand was born in May 2017 after a meeting between founders Heidi and Mark Kerwan and Head Chocolatier Dylan Jonsson. After tasting Dylan’s sugar-free vegan chocolate creations, they were hooked and soon found the public had the same reaction. Today, Nova chocolates are available in more than 700 stores nationwide.

Each slab is perfectly tempered with the smooth, dark complexity of natural ingredients to entice the taste buds. It’s the healthier option when indulging in chocolate, as it is vegan, diabetic-friendly and proudly South African.

Heidi and Mark Kerwan Founders of Nova Choc-Oh-Late

The company has also recently become involved with the Goodbye Malaria initiative that aims to eliminate the disease in Southern Africa. The proceeds from sales of the company’s two newest flavours, salted caramel cashew with chilli and dark chilli contribute to the Goodbye Malaria project.

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Local cooking is lekker

Gillian Downes Founder of Spice And All Things Nice

Spice And All Things Nice provides us with a colourful and delicious locally made range of curry powders, pastes, flavoured rice and couscous, poppadums and more.

Local artisanal gin Simone Musgrave Founder of Musgrave Gin

Musgrave Gin is no ordinary spirit. Born out of the flavours and history of the African spice route – a trail of discovery blazed by explorer Maurice Boon Musgrave – the adventure lives on today in his granddaughter, Simone, who founded Musgrave Gin in his honour. Produced in a distillery in the heart of Cape Town, Pick n Pay is proud to be associated with this truly South African business.

Alcohol Not for Sale to Persons Under the Age of 18. Drink Responsibly.

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Premium local non-alcoholic drinks Abstinence was founded in February 2018 with a vision to create a premium distilled non-alcoholic beverage that’s uniquely South African. The company’s commitment to quality is paying off, with Abstinence receiving an overwhelmingly positive response from those who have fallen in love with its sophisticated taste. The company also whole-heartedly believes in partnering with other small businesses to create growth for local suppliers.

Pierre Strydom Founder of Abstinence

Traditional Mexican spirit made our own

Sarah Kennan Owner of Leonista

Leonista was founded in late 2017 with the goal of creating an exciting new range of alcoholic beverages while protecting the environment. Leonista means “lion energy” and the drink is the first local drink manufactured from 100% Karoo agave spirit in the traditional Mexican way.

The production process requires smoke and fire, and this gives Leonista a delicious smoky flavor. Before production was started, Leonista founder Sarah Kennan went to Mexico on a research tour and learnt the mezcal- and tequila-making processes from master distillers there.

Leonista is 100% organic and is made for a conscious consumer demanding a higher quality, handmade drinking experience.

Leonista also strives to have a positive impact on the world around us, and a percentage of every bottle sold goes towards supporting African land and ocean conservation.

Alcohol Not for Sale to Persons Under the Age of 18. Drink Responsibly.

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Olives grown for the good of the community Goedgedacht’s quality olive products and fruit-infused vinegars are grown, harvested and packaged in the Western Cape’s Riebeek Valley. Goedgedacht provides support for local entrepreneurs to grow their business, develop new skills and uplift the community they serve. Profits support Path Out of Poverty, a programme focusing on rural infrastructure development, youth leadership, early childhood development and education.

Rob Templeton Founder of Goedgedacht

Honesty and goodness taste the best Honest Chocolate was founded 10 years ago with the goal of making organically grown, ethically sourced and locally made dark chocolate accessible for the South African market.

The cacao used in their chocolate is directly imported from a single origin in Tanzania where it has been organically grown. They ensure ethical production through a local cooperative in Tanzania called Kokoa Kamili.

Honest Chocolate is made in Cape Town using traditional chocolate-making techniques with no additives, just chocolate and sugar.

Currently their retail range is only available in select stores in the Western Cape, but they have plans to expand into Gauteng and other provinces soon.

Michael de Klerk Owner of Honest Chocolate

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Homegrown

Peter Nyathi Founder of Tropical Mushrooms

mushrooms Peter Nyathi founded Tropical Mushrooms in 1999 and has nurtured it to become the biggest black-owned mushroom farm in South Africa. The farm now employs 146 Magaliesburg locals and produces 500 tonnes of the finest fresh mushrooms annually.

Living healthier

can be sweet

The key to the success of range lies in making the low-carb lifestyle easy, delicious and convenient with a wide range of sugar-free and low-carb quick mixes, cupboard essentials and supplements.

Our supplier’s innovative and tasty products are perfect for anyone banting, following a low-carb, high-fat diet, or living with food allergies or diabetes.

Check out our wide low-carb range in-store or browse on our website for more delicious low-carb recipes.

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Hygienic luxury from humble beginnings Cushy Lush, a proudly black owned company from Soweto, was established in 2015 by couple Guylain and Becky Panzu.

The company has 100 % black female shareholding and manufactures luxury toilet paper. The Pick n Pay enterprise development programme has enabled this business to enter the mainstream economy supplying Pick n Pay with toilet tissue under the Pick Local brand. The company has also created jobs throughout their manufacturing business. Their success is built on hard work and passion to produce quality products that help build the community.

Guylain Panzu Owner of Cushy Lush

Regional suppliers only.

Naturally good for cats and dogs The K-9 pet food brand has existed for over 20 years, but Fazielah Allie gave the business new life in 2015.

With an upgraded product offering, the company opened a new facility in 2017.

Since then, managing director Fazielah Allie has grown the business with the intent of making premium, locally produced pet food affordable. The company remains committed to creating delicious and healthy food for cats and dogs using only good quality basic ingredients.

Fazielah Allie Managing Director of K-9

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A family of fire starters

Sibusiso Tshabalala Founder of Berry Hill Trading

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A braai essential

Sibusiso Tshabalala, founder of Berry Hill Trading, produces 100% organic charcoal, briquettes and braai lighters from invasive plant species. He employs more than 200 people who gather wood, much of which comes from alien vegetation, from the farms of around 33 emerging farmers.

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Patrick Langeveldt from Greenworld has been supplying Pick n Pay with quality firelighters for several years.

Greenworld is a family business passionate about community upliftment. As CEO, Patrick has made it his company’s sole mission to ensure that Greenworld develops their staff and supports those in need wherever they can.

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Logically

clean and green Husband and wife duo, Dawn and Barry Petersen, started Green Logic in 2014 with the aim of assisting parents to instil positive hygiene habits in their kids, as 80% of common illnesses come from our hands. Lunch-Box BuddyÂŽ is a convenient antibacterial waterless hand sanitiser sachet that you can safely place inside a lunch box.

Dawn Petersen Co-founder of Green Logik

Beautiful packaging

made locally

When the opportunity came to take over the Nampak promotional tin-ware operation in 2012, Tin-Pac founder Dikeledi Mosime grabbed the opportunity. Four short years later, she entered her company into the Pick n Pay BoostYourBiz competition and was amongst the top 24 participants that won. Today, the company is a national supplier for Pick n Pay that employs over 20 permanent and 60 seasonal staff members.

Dikeledi Mosime Founder of Tin-Pac Promotional Packaging

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Good for the sole

eco-friendly footwear Cre8tive Footwear who strive to drastically reduce their carbon footprint, supplies Pick n Pay Clothing with a selection of stylish footwear from women’s to kids. Their stylish women’s range is made from 100% recycled upper materials while the kids’ range includes extra padding for all-day comfort thanks to their signature EASY MOVE sole made for ultimate comfort using locally sourced, eco-friendly material. Find your next pair of affordable, trendy and comfortable shoes at any Pick n Pay Clothing store nationwide or online at www.picknpayclothing.co.za.

Samantha Lakshman Arjoon Director of Cre8ive Footwear

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COVID-19’s impact on small businesses:

Surviving and rebuilding Tips to survive the market during lockdown: 1. Cut unnecessary expenses.

2. Prioritise necessary expenses. Relook your budget. The world has changed, which means that how you do business needs to change too.

3. Ensure that you and your employees are set up to work remotely, providing a strict work schedule with sanity breaks and the flexibility to switch things up when need be.

Routine during lockdown can become dull/stifling very quickly.

4. Keep your team energised and focused on your goals with virtual meetings that add value, bring a smile and make the team more productive.

5. Stay in touch with your customers. Now more than ever, people want to be engaged and kept updated. Make use of email, social media and even SMS to connect; and in everything you communicate, express care.

6. U se any free time to improve your business. Often when things are super busy, as business owners, we don’t take time out to relook processes and try to make our ways of working more efficient – now is the time. Refresh your business strategies as the world resets.

7. S witch to digital. The COVID-19 lockdown has forced many businesses to operate in a space they thought too expensive to venture – online. But, as research will show, there is great opportunity and personalisation that comes from operating online. Also, costs are reduced and the need for a physical store/presence/office may become redundant.

8. Make use of small business relief offered by the government. You have nothing to lose.

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Rebuilding your business: 1. Establish a new plan, a post COVID-19 one, that will meet the newer needs of your customer.

2. D on’t lose your spirit of creativity or innovation. Creative thinking will inspire you to reinvent your business and give you the motivation to restore what you have lost.

3. B e open to partnerships. Look at other small or large businesses that you can partner with to sustain your business and take your company to the next level.

4. Be present with your customers, providing reassurance, support and value-added services.

5. Update your website or call to actions (even your voicemail) – be relevant.

6. Invest in your brand and marketing.

7. Clean up your data, i.e. customer data and supplier/partner data.

8. A udit your own business. Jot down what is working and what isn’t and where there is room for improvement.

9. Appreciate the freedom you have as a business owner to change your business to your benefit.

10. Be proud of what you have survived and where you are going.

We believe in you and your business.

Keep striving!

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Locally ma d e

cutting-edge technology While you’re browsing the electronics and appliances section at your local Pick n Pay store, you can feel proud knowing the AIM products are assembled right here in South Africa.

Not only do the high-quality products made under the AIM brand by CZ electronics stand up to international quality standards, the company also employs more than 300 local workers. Most of these highly skilled workers have risen through the ranks of CZ’s Ulwazi Empower Initiative from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.

Company chairman Oupa Magashula says the company prides itself on watching South Africans learn and grow while building a stronger economy through equal opportunity.

Oupa Magashula Executive Chairman of CZ Electronics

A4 Multi-Purpose White Office Paper Box • 5 Reams Per Box • 500 Sheets Per Ream • 80gsm

A few of our favourit e s

10-Piece Foodsavers Set

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30 Seconds or 30 Seconds Junior Board Game

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1.7 Litre Black Cordless Kettle • Model: CH100BK

Snuggletime Snug and Safe Pod

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• Available in Pink or Blue

• Co-Sleeper Solution with Soft Padding • Lightweight and Easy for Travel

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Thank you for supporting small businesses by choosing to Pick Local at Pick n Pay. LOC

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Go to www.pnp.co.za/feed-the-nation for more information

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