How to Become a Shoprite Supplier

Have you been doing farming or manufacturing great products but not too sure where to supply your products? There is nothing frustrating like having produced good grades of foods or products but watching then go down the drain as there is no market for you. Well after reading this you will have an understanding of how to become a Shoprite supplier with your edible or non-edible products.

Farmer’s Goals

One of the main goals of the farmer is to see their products ending with the consumer not wasted. Shoprite is one of the major retailers in South Africa with branches also in other African countries.

Shoprite Supplier Information

Read more below to find out how to supply Shoprite with your fresh produce or non-edible products.

You can be one of Shoprite everyday groceries supplier. Supplier applications at Shoprite are open for businesses operating on a regional or national scale.

What are Edible groceries

Edible groceries include products such as tinned goods, preserves, and more.

What are Non-edible groceries

Non-edible groceries refer to items like cleaning products, toiletries, etc.

Fresh foods Description

Fresh foods include meat products, baked goods, and more.

If you’re interested in becoming a supplier to the Group, please read through the supplier checklist and requirements below: 

To supply to Shoprite Group of Companies in South Africa, the following is required: 

• Certificate of Acceptability for food premises as is required by the Foodstuffs Cosmetics and Disinfectant Act (Act 54 of 1972) Regulation 962. 
• Comply with legal and industry related regulations under the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications, Department of Health, Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and Department of Trade and Industry. 
• Registered businesses shall have necessary licences and permits. 
• Refer to the South African National Standard 10049 and/or CODEX with regards to management of food hygiene and safety. 
• Facilities that want to export products from South Africa will have a relevant, approved establishment certificate(s).  Read more at Shoprite.co.za

Application forms

If your product is accepted by the group buying team, you will receive the necessary application forms and a list of mandatory documentation to return to Shoprite.

2 months after Botswana banned imports from South African farmers.

Shoprite Botswana has issued ads looking for local suppliers of vegetables.

Shoprite is a South African company. pic.twitter.com/Dt7opgLG6n

— Kasi Economy (@KasiEconomy) April 18, 2022

Trading Agreement

Suppliers will be required to sign the Supplier Trading Agreement, Standard Terms and Conditions of Supply, Supplier Code of Conduct and submit all supporting documents to the relevant buyer.

Documentation required

At this point, the supplier will require:

1. Legal entity registration certificate 
2. Proof of banking details (not older than 3 months) 
3. Copy of a tax invoice 
4. VAT certificate (if applicable)
5. Food safety confirmation (if applicable) 

Question time

Now that you understand how the process works, are you interested to apply? Do you know any supplier that you want to refer? Simply just share this article with them and they will do the reading themselves.

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