SASKO PIONEER FOODS
Food in Polokwane

Pioneer Foods has over the years also entered into various joint ventures in South Africa as well as further afield. The aim of these joint ventures is to expand the company’s existing footprint into category adjacencies as well as other markets. To be the leading South African FMCG company with a strong African footprint and globally recognised scale. Focus on power brands Enhance brand strength of winners and fully leverage market positions. Embed strategic customer management Collaborate to win in modern and traditional trade. Reset the cost base and step up productivity Establish an efficient cost structure and organisation. Build a high performance team Establish a high performance culture and invest in the capabilities we need to win. Adopt sustainability practices in all we do Increasing profitability whilst considering and measuring our impact on the planet and people. The Essential Foods division of Pioneer Foods is a leading manufacturer of essential and value added foods in South Africa. It prides itself on being a supplier of exceptional quality, nutritious and safe foodstuffs that are trusted by millions of consumers daily. The Groceries division of the Pioneer Food Group is a key player in various segments in the food industry with a product range of breakfast cereals, dried fruits and vegetables, baking aids and desserts, beverages and, biscuits. Our focus is on producing quality food products, delivering exceptional customer service, and enhancing business relationships with customers and trading partners. As a critical growth sector for the Group, the newly formed Pioneer Foods International Division drives profitable expansion in core food & beverage categories, within selected international markets. The Division consolidates all the Group’s international interests, focusing on organic as well as acquisitive growth opportunities. Our Supplier Code spells out the high standards that we expect of our suppliers, their employees, agents and all providers of goods and services. These are standards we expect of ourselves, and all those who work with us. Suppliers need to adhere to these standards at all times when conducting business. We are committed to developing responsible practices throughout our supply chain, whilst ensuring our sourcing and supplier relationships deliver a competitive advantage. Pioneer Foods is one of the largest South African producers and distributors of a range of branded food and beverage products. The Group operates mainly across South Africa, providing wholesale, retail and informal trade customers with products of a consistently high standard. Pioneer Foods exports to more than 60 countries across the globe. The growing international business represents 21% of operating profit. The equity-accounted, joint venture investments based in South Africa, Nigeria, Botswana and Namibia do not form part of PFI’s segmental results, but are managed by the International division. Essential Foods manufactures wheat and maize products, pasta; it packs rice, beans and other dried vegetables and has large bakery operations. Groceries produces breakfast cereals, rusks, cake mixes,baking aids, dried fruit products, nuts, sweet and savoury spreads, processed salads, long-life fruit juices, fruit concentrate mixtures and dairy fruit blends. International is primarily structured around an export business model which is managed across two channels, namely Africa and Rest of the World. This division also incorporates the Group’s fruit operations and the wholly owned Bokomo Foods UK business.