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Pick n Pay Enterprise & Supplier Development

Pick n Pay's sustainable sourcing and supplier development programme for black-owned food and retail product businesses.

FundingVaries (grants, loans, and non-financial support based on supplier need)
TypeBBBEE Enterprise Development (grant + support)
FunderPick n Pay Retailers
DeadlineRolling (applications via Pick n Pay supplier portal)
Overview

Pick n Pay's Enterprise and Supplier Development programme has a distinctive sustainability angle — they place particular emphasis on ethical sourcing, environmental practices, and local supplier development. The food safety and quality requirements are comparable to other major retailers.

Pick n Pay has a strong track record of incubating smaller suppliers into their ecosystem. For businesses at an earlier stage than Woolworths or Shoprite require, Pick n Pay can be a more accessible entry point into major retail supply chains.

Kayzi Advisory NoteSlightly more accessible entry point than Woolworths for early-stage food and retail product suppliers. Sustainability credentials matter here more than at other retailers — lean into environmental and ethical sourcing practices if present.
Key Focus Areas

Contextual Fit · Business Substance · Use of Funds Logic

Who qualifies
  • Existing Pick n Pay supplier or credible potential supplier
  • Business in food, agriculture, or retail product manufacturing
  • 51%+ black ownership (BBBEE)
  • Able to meet quality standards and sustainable sourcing requirements
  • Commitment to ethical and environmentally responsible practices
  • South African registered entity
Who does not qualify
  • Not in food, agriculture, or retail product sectors
  • No supplier relationship or credible pathway to Pick n Pay
  • Unable to meet quality or sustainability requirements
  • Production practices not compatible with ethical sourcing standards
  • Black ownership below 51%
  • Businesses seeking general funding unrelated to supply
Common rejection reasonNot food or agriculture; cannot meet quality or sustainability standards; no supplier pathway; non-ethical production practices.
Key requirements

Proof of 51%+ black ownership, BBBEE certificate, quality and food safety documentation, sustainability or ethical sourcing commitments, existing supplier agreement or supplier development plan, and CIPC registration.

How to apply

Apply through Pick n Pay's supplier portal or contact the Pick n Pay Enterprise Development team. Supplier development is managed through the procurement division.

Visit pnp.co.za and navigate to supplier development or contact Pick n Pay procurement directly.

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