🏪 SPAR Supplier Development Programme (Food Suppliers) - Applications Open

📌 About the Opportunity:

SPAR has launched a dedicated Supplier Development Programme aimed at supporting micro and small food producers and manufacturers across South Africa. This initiative guides businesses along the journey to full compliance—helping you meet food safety standards and get your products into SPAR stores nationwide 

🌟 What SPAR Offers:

• FREE enrolment for qualifying micro and small food enterprises

  Individual assessments to determine your current compliance level

• Access to expert support in:

  • Food safety training

  • Labelling, packaging design & quality checks

  • Online “Business Basics” courses: finance, marketing, operations 

• Marketplace exposure: get featured to SPAR stores once compliant 

✅ Who Can Apply:

• Micro enterprises: 1–10 employees, ≤ R7–10 m turnover

• Small enterprises: 11–50 employees, ≤ R17–50 m

• Active in food production or farming—any province, any food type

• Committed to meeting food safety & regulatory standards

🛠️ How It Works:

1. Sign up online at SPAR’s supplier development portal

2. Undergo a one-on-one evaluation to assess your readiness

3. Receive tailored support—training, labelling guidance, packaging, auditing

4. Once compliant, gain access to SPAR’s marketplace platform & national retail outlets

🎯 Why You Should Apply:

• Access retail markets you never thought possible

• Build consumer trust with food safety and labelling credentials

• Get expert mentorship at minimal or no cost

• Scale your brand from small-scale producer to commercial supplier

For more information, please click on the link below:

https://sparsupplierdevelopment.co.za/

📞 Contact Details:

• General enquiries: supplierdevelopment@spar.co.za

• Business Basics course: business.basics@spar.co.za