Public-private partnership sees Pick n Pay bring environmental awareness to Nelson Mandela Bay schools Ten schools in Nelson Mandela Bay have been involved in a five-day environmental clean-up and plastic pollution education awareness programme in a collaboration between Pick n Pay and Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE). The programme, which kicked off on April 17 2023, was conceptualised after a letter from Pick n Pay Chairman Gareth Ackerman to Minister Barbara Creecy, requesting collaboration to bring education and awareness to the schools on the problem of plastic pollution through Pick n Pay School Club, and to the
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In the past four years, the retailer has reduced the volume of food waste in its operations by nearly 30% (28%) as it works towards its target of 50% by 2030. It has also successfully donated over 880 tonnes of edible surplus food to FoodForward SA, valued at over R35 million. Pick n Pay is increasing its commitment to reducing food waste as environmental, business and moral cases become more prevalent in South Africa. The global food system, primarily through discarded food, produces a significant amount of methane – reported to be 28 times more powerful than CO2 at warming
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For the love of the environment: Pick n Pay on track to achieving 2025 plastic waste reduction targets Pick n Pay has removed all plastic barrier bags from its till points – a first in South Africa that will prevent over 20 million of these small bags from entering the environment. Barrier bags are traditionally used by stores to separate selected products, such as fresh produce, toiletries or cleaning products, from other groceries. Vaughan Pierce, Executive: ESG at Pick n Pay, says that it has been on a journey to reduce problematic single-use plastic packaging. “These small clear plastic barrier
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Pick n Pay has launched over 150 new plant-based products in the past two years Pick n Pay has doubled the number of plant-based products it stocks in the past two years, and sales continue to grow year-on-year, with newness driving this growth amongst local customers. Veganism is a growing trend as customers increasingly become more health-conscious and environmentally aware. Research by Bloomberg Intelligence reported that the global plant-based market will grow from U.S. $30 billion in 2021 to $160 billion by 2030, highlighting how this trend has gone mainstream. Locally, movements such as Veganuary – which Pick n Pay
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Celebrating local innovation and entrepreneurship in Global Entrepreneurship Month  Pick n Pay has recognised five small business suppliers that have excelled through its Enterprise and Supplier Development programme this year, and 10 Pick n Pay buyers who have enabled small suppliers to flourish and grow across the retailer’s extensive network. Pick n Pay spent R4.3 billion with SMMEs in South Africa during the last financial year, and 95% of its own brand food and groceries are produced locally. “We understand there are barriers to entering the formal retail sector so we ensure we play our part in equipping, enabling and
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Latest in-store pilot shows cryptocurrency payment can be widely adopted Pick n Pay is leading the way in local retail by making transactions via cryptocurrency more accessible to millions. This follows the successful completion of the first phase of a new pilot that allows customers to pay using cryptocurrency on their smartphones using a trusted app. It is now testing it in more stores. While for many years crypto was something for specialists on their computers, or used by early adopters trying it out, things are changing. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority’s (FSCA) recent announcement paves the way for cryptocurrency
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Young South African started roasting his own coffee in 2012, and today roasts over 2,000kg a day after listing his products in Pick n Pay stores  “Excellent coffee meets a great story of passion and dedication,” is the entrepreneurial journey of Sihle Magubane (40), owner of Sihle’s Brew – the first South African black-owned coffee brand which is hitting its stride after launching seven products on Pick n Pay shelves in last 10 months. Born in the rural town of iNkandla in KwaZulu-Natal, Magubane was faced with providing for himself and his siblings at the age of 16 after his
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South Africans saving on fuel with Pick n Pay Smart Shopper As the petrol price continues winging its way to record highs, Pick n Pay’s Smart Shopper loyalty programme is giving South Africans a way to save at the fuel pump. In the past two and a half years, Smart Shoppers have spent more than R50-million worth of points on fuel at bp stations around the country. Customers with over R20 in Smart Shopper points can spend these towards their fuel purchases. Melissa Hanley, head of marketing at Pick n Pay says 3.7 million Smart Shoppers currently have more than
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Pick n Pay and Takealot announced today that their two companies have signed a commercial services agreement which will enable customers across South Africa to buy Pick n Pay food, groceries, and liquor on a new platform on the Mr D app. This new service brings together the strengths of Pick n Pay and the Takealot Group. Pick n Pay will bring its tremendous expertise in running fresh food and grocery, its nationwide store network, and its leading Smart Shopper loyalty programme. The Takealot Group will bring its proven ability to satisfy online, its technical expertise, and its unrivalled delivery
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