RFG Foods is to strengthen its position in the country’s growing pie and pastry market with the acquisition of KwaZulu-Natal based producer Ma Baker Pies for R212 million. Ma Baker is the eighth and largest acquisition made by RFG Foods since listing in 2014, with the acquisitions totaling R900 million. Ma Baker Pies of Pietermaritzburg…

RFG Foods today announced plans to acquire Durban-based food producer Pakco for R200 million. Pakco owns a portfolio of strong and well-known brands, including the iconic Bisto brand, Hinds, Buffalo, Southern Coating, Trotters, Gold Dish and Pakco. Products are sold by all major retailers and wholesalers in the domestic market and exported to eight neighbouring…

Rhodes research reveals that moms want a convenient snack for kids Research revealed by Rhodes, the brand known for quality, convenience and innovation, indicates that the biggest factor influencing moms when food shopping for their young children is convenience. The research was undertaken prior to the relaunch of Squish, a convenient and on-the-go food puree for…

Rhodes, known for its quality, innovation and convenience, has extended its jam range to offer consumers even more great tasting choice. Rhodes Launches new Apricot & Mango Variant Rhodes is proud to introduce the new Apricot & Mango variant, a first in South Africa. The jam is available in three sizes, including; 900g can with…

RFG Foods Holdings today reported a strong trading and financial performance for the six months to March 2016 and increased diluted headline earnings per share by 87.2% to 48.1 cents. Turnover increased by 54% to R2 billion with profit after tax 89% higher at R110 million. Chief executive officer Bruce Henderson said the robust sales…

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Rhodes’ first television commercial, flighting from this week, aims to connect with consumers on an emotional level, rather than focus on product, by showcasing the many lessons that food teaches us.

RFG Foods’s integrated annual report for the year ended 27 September 2015, which incorporates a summary of the audited consolidated financial statements for the period, has today been published.