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Lidl's global holiday campaign was created by BBDO Germany and its chief creative officer, South African-born Jonathan Deeb and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Tom Hooper (Image supplied)

BBDO Germany's 6 minute brand film for Lidl's global holiday campaign

Source: © 123rf People are increasingly seeking depth, authenticity, and sensory richness in their experiences, aiming to engage with the world in meaningful ways. this is one of five macro trends identified by the Accenture Life Trends 2025 report

5 global macro trends and consumer insights from the Accenture Song's Life Trends 2025 report

22 Oct 2024

Source: © Avid Following a settlement, the details of which have not been disclosed, Unilever has been dropped from the lawsuit by X

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Laduma Ngxokolo, Imane Ayissi named African Luxury Heritage Awards winners

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2021 Innovation Award for Sustainable Food Systems winners announced

2021 Innovation Award for Sustainable Food Systems winners announced

4 Oct 2021

Network International concludes acquisition of Africa's DPO Group

Network International concludes acquisition of Africa's DPO Group

4 Oct 2021

Coffee bean prices have doubled in the past year and may double again - what's going on?

Coffee bean prices have doubled in the past year and may double again - what's going on?

Jonathan Morris 1 Oct 2021

Why global food prices are higher today than for most of modern history

Why global food prices are higher today than for most of modern history

Alastair Smith 28 Sep 2021

South Africa dominates Brand Finance Africa 150 2021 ranking

28 Sep 2021

Kering goes fur-free across all fashion brands

Kering goes fur-free across all fashion brands

27 Sep 2021

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Nestlé's transition towards a regenerative food system speeds up

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PepsiCo introduces initiative to drive sustainable transformation strategy

PepsiCo introduces initiative to drive sustainable transformation strategy

20 Sep 2021

Source: Shoprite Group

Carrefour's franchisee acquires Shoprite's 6 stores in Uganda

Elias Biryabarema 16 Sep 2021

How designers can maintain their individuality working at big fashion houses

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Marie-Agnes Parmentier 14 Sep 2021

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Woolworths expands online retail service to Mauritius

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Top trends driving pet food sales in Africa and Middle East

9 Sep 2021

Source ©Sergey Nivens

Double-digit growth for SA asset management industry

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Keep a close eye on CX as Covid-19 drives digital transformation in East Africa

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Marko Reis 6 Sep 2021

Nestlé opens its largest R+D Accelerator

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Global food commodity prices rebound in August

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#Fasa21: KFC's Akhona Qengqe on business survival and innovating for the future

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Coca-Cola Beverages Africa forges ahead with water stewardship with 2030 strategy

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B2B cross-border transaction value to exceed $42,7tn in 2026

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V&A's festive campaign to spotlight African design and sustainability

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Carey L. Biron and Umberto Bacchi 19 Oct 2021

Coca-Cola's Bruno Pietracci talks African optimism and new ways of working

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Laduma Ngxokolo, Imane Ayissi named African Luxury Heritage Awards winners

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Source: Ivan Samkov from

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2021 Innovation Award for Sustainable Food Systems winners announced

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Network International concludes acquisition of Africa's DPO Group

Network International concludes acquisition of Africa's DPO Group

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Coffee bean prices have doubled in the past year and may double again - what's going on?

Coffee bean prices have doubled in the past year and may double again - what's going on?

Jonathan Morris 1 Oct 2021

Why global food prices are higher today than for most of modern history

Why global food prices are higher today than for most of modern history

Alastair Smith 28 Sep 2021

South Africa dominates Brand Finance Africa 150 2021 ranking

28 Sep 2021

Kering goes fur-free across all fashion brands

Kering goes fur-free across all fashion brands

27 Sep 2021

Source: Supplied

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PepsiCo introduces initiative to drive sustainable transformation strategy

PepsiCo introduces initiative to drive sustainable transformation strategy

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Source: Shoprite Group

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Nestlé opens its largest R+D Accelerator

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Global food commodity prices rebound in August

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#Fasa21: KFC's Akhona Qengqe on business survival and innovating for the future

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Arçelik brings Beko appliances to SA as it advances African expansion

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Shoprite to exit Uganda and Madagascar after review

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Nqobile Dludla 23 Aug 2021

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Philip Morris expands smoke-free Iqos brand

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Nesternship to give African youth a headstart

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