RFG Foods Holdings (RFG) reported an improving performance for the six months to March 2019 as turnover increased by 9.3% to R2.7 billion and operating profit by 6% to R173 million. Headline earnings recovered to increase by 2.1% to R84 million.   The Western Cape-based food producer, which owns market-leading brands Rhodes, Bull Brand, Magpie,…

RFG increased turnover by 8.0% for the first five months of the 2019 financial year. Turnover in the regional segment, which includes South Africa and the rest of Africa, rose by 8.2% despite the continued challenging trading environment. International turnover increased by 6.7% as export volumes grew by 4.5%.   CEO Bruce Henderson said the…

Bull Brand, one of SA’s most iconic food brands, has launched a new bold brand repositioning aimed at leveraging the heritage of the brand while finding new relevance for a broader audience.Bull Brand has held a special place in South African hearts and homes since 1957.   The older among its fans will remember the…

RFG Foods Holdings (RFG) grew turnover by 11.2% to R5.1 billion in the year to September 2018 as trading conditions deteriorated in South Africa and the international division encountered several external headwinds.   The Western Cape-based food producer, which owns a growing portfolio of market-leading brands including Rhodes, Bull Brand, Magpie, Squish, Bisto, Hinds and…

The Rhodes Quality Dryland Traverse is a four-day event that is well known for its majestic scenery and challenging trails. Making a subterranean start at the Cango Caves in the Western Cape, the breathtaking course climbs its way up the peaks of the Swartberg Mountains, offering unparalleled views.   “Three years ago we decided to…

Squish launches convenient yoghurt pouches RFG Foods, producer of popular convenient baby and toddler food brand Squish, has launched an extended range to its Squish portfolio of 100% fruit and veg purees, and 100% fruit and veg pressed infant juices. The exciting new additions of fruit and veg puree pouches with full cream yoghurt, as…

RFG Foods Holdings (RFG) grew turnover by 16.6% to R2.5 billion in the six months to March 2018, with continued strong growth in the regional business and the benefit of recent acquisitions. The Western Cape-based food producer, which owns a growing portfolio of market-leading brands including Rhodes, Bull Brand, Magpie, Squish, Bisto, Hinds and Pakco,…

The iconic gravy brand Bisto has been relaunched to South African consumers with innovative pack formats, refreshed packaging designs and enhanced recipes. The global Bisto brand dates back to 1908 and is one of the market-leading brands acquired by RFG through the purchase of Pakco in 2017. The Pakco brand portfolio includes other household names…