Impactful, perfectly describes Kevin Naidoo, a remarkable Training Officer and phenomenal human of RCL FOODS. He is a multifaceted individual, excelling in both his professional career, and his passion for motivating others, while being deeply involved in community service. As we approach International Day of People living with Disabilities on 3rd December, we are celebrating
At the heart of our business, you’ll find incredible humans who live their purpose daily to overcome the odds in the hopes of a brighter future for themselves and others. Talent Manyonga is an incredible human who embodies this daily. Having struggled with a speech impairment from a young age, Talent refused to be defined
For over 85 years, OUMA Rusks has been a cherished South African brand, rooted in a rich history that begins in the small town of Molteno, Northern Cape. Born out of necessity during the Great Depression, the brand’s humble origins lie in the heartwarming story of Ouma Greyvensteyn, who turned a family recipe into a
Meet Saras Naicker, one of the remarkable humans who make RCL FOODS the extraordinary place it is. Since joining the company 13 years ago, Saras has progressed from a Maintenance Clerk to Senior Risk Control Officer, all while nurturing a deep passion for animals and a profound commitment to her community. Through hard work and
Byron is another one of our inspiring Humans of RCL FOODS – a leader whose journey reflects the heart of our Purpose: We Grow What Matters. His story is one of resilience, purpose, and the relentless pursuit of making a difference – not just for himself, but for those around him. Raised in a marginalised
After a gruelling day of cooking and baking, the winners of the 2024 RCL FOODS Young Chefs & Bakers Challenge have been announced. Competing in the finals held at The Capsicum Culinary Studio Durban Campus, the teams showcased their culinary skills through a mystery basket main course and a pre-submitted dessert, which tested their creativity,
After an intense day of culinary competition, the finalists for the 2024 RCL FOODS Young Chefs & Bakers Challenge have been announced. A total of 60 chefs competed simultaneously in three cities across the country, with 10 teams competing in both Johannesburg and Durban, and 10 teams in Cape Town. Each team brought passion, precision,
The excitement is building as RCL FOODS proudly announces the semi-finalists for the highly anticipated RCL FOODS Young Chefs & Bakers Challenge. In less than a week, the semi-finals will take place, showcasing the skills, creativity, and passion of the next generation of culinary talent from across South Africa. This year’s competition is fiercer than
RCL FOODS’ purpose is “We Grow What Matters” – and what matters to us are the communities in which we operate. Caeser Kenny, Corporate Affairs Director, RCL FOODS, is acutely aware of the role the business plays in the lives of its communities. “In areas like Nkomazi, for example, if our sugar mills weren’t there,
At RCL FOODS, We Grow What Matters together, through our people and our unique culture, which we call Our Way. Our Way is shaped by our values, but even more so by our people actively living our values. Those values describe how we act and behave every day – with our customers, clients, co-workers and
As a large, listed company, RCL FOODS has the reach and the resources to make a considerable impact when it comes to corporate social investment (CSI). But we wanted to achieve more than that – which is why, in 2017, we established our DO MORE FOUNDATION. “There was a strategic intention to position our CSI
Every year we take part in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Climate Change survey – and in 2018 we came top of our category, again! Even though a stricter scoring system was implemented, we managed to score an A- for the second year running, coming in ahead of the rest of the local Food, Beverage
In some ways, Vector is like a busy airport – delivering nearly 60 million cases per year to more than 6 700 customer drop points, through a nationwide network that includes 4 plant-based cold stores and 14 distribution sites. Planning and managing all this activity is a complex task – but it’s all in a
At RCL FOODS our people are our biggest asset – and when they fly, we all fly. Our MORE YOU Programme, which consists of four short modules aims to empower our general workers to achieve more in their personal and work lives by being MORE CURIOUS and MORE BRAVE. This inspiring story of Joyce Grootboom
On Mandela Day this year, our non-profit DO MORE FOUNDATION, ramped up its contribution to take more meals, more passionate volunteers, and more caring than ever before, to communities in need. By MORE, we mean: 1407 volunteers, a staggering 14 324 meals, 76 beneficiary organisations, 183 mini-projects, 57 teams and 44 RCL FOODS sites! Madiba believed
RCL FOODS prides itself on doing things differently and has long been a leading advocate of women empowerment. The Basadi Bereka (seTswana for Women at Work) programme, launched in April, is doing just that – helping women in the RCL FOODS chicken processing operation reach their ultimate and full potential. Over the past few months,