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Some victims claim exclusion from Tiger Brands listeriosis settlement deal

Tiger Brands has proposed a conditional settlement for victims of the 2017 Listeriosis outbreak, but some victims feel excluded from the offer.

News South Africa
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Tiger Brands settles listeriosis class action, a breakthrough for affected families

The Department of Health has welcomed Tiger Brands' settlement offer in the long-running listeriosis class action, marking a significant step towards justice for affected families.

News South Africa
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Tiger Brands steps up: Advance payments for victims of listeriosis outbreak

Between 2017 and 2018, South Africa recorded the largest listeriosis outbreak, claiming the lives of 218 people and affected at least 1,000 more.

Cape Argus News
Se-Anne Rall|Published

Shares in Tiger Brands slump 2. 63% on JSE as it pursues listeriosis settlement

Tiger Brands, South Africa's leading food producer, has agreed to make advance payments to victims of the 2017-2018 listeriosis outbreak that claimed 216 lives. The landmark settlement announcement caused the company's shares to decline by 2. 63% on the JSE, despite their maintaining denial of liability.

Business Report Economy
Tawanda Karombo|Published

Tiger Brands to provide advance payments for listeriosis victims

Tiger Brands has announced advance payments for those severely affected by the listeriosis outbreak, as the class action lawsuit progresses. The company aims to provide urgent medical assistance while liability remains undetermined.

News South Africa Limpopo
Se-Anne Rall|Published

Tiger Brands’ shareholders might receive a payout from the R4. 4bn sale of Chilean investment

On Tuesday, Tiger Brands announced plans to sell its 24. 38% stake in Empresas Carozzi for $240 million (about R4. 4bn) to the parent of the Chile-based company, the Santiago Stock Exchange listed Carozzi S. A.

Business Report Companies
Edward West|Published

Tiger Brands sells its interest in Chillien company, Carozzi, to focus more on SA market

Tiger Brands said the transaction will take place through its wholly owned subsidiary, Inversiones Tiger Brands South America.

Business Report Companies
Ashley Lechman|Published

Tiger Brands partners with Kota Festival Tour to boost township economies

Albany, Tiger Brands’ premium bread brand, announces its title sponsorship of the Kota Festival Tour, a three-year initiative aimed at uplifting South Africa’s informal sector and creating over 2 000 job opportunities.

The Star News
Anita Nkonki|Published

Law firm representing listeriosis victims hits back at Tiger Brands over compensation ‘promises’

On Wednesday, Tiger Brands stated that it was in talks with attorneys on the families however, Tiger Brands did not disclosed how much out each family.

News South Africa Limpopo
Se-Anne Rall|Published

Tiger Brands negotiating for speedy resolution of listeriosis lawsuit

Tiger Brands announces positive earnings forecast while advancing negotiations with listeriosis outbreak victims, demonstrating commitment to resolution despite ongoing liability discussions. The company reports 3-5% growth in headline earnings per share for the financial year ending September.

Business Report Companies
Tawanda Karombo|Published

Tiger Brands calls for collective action to end child hunger in South Africa

On World Food Day, Tiger Brands urges South Africans to unite in the fight against child hunger, highlighting the urgent need for nutritious meals for vulnerable learners.

The Star News
Anita Nkonki|Published

Couple wait for justice 6 years after losing newborn to listeriosis

SIX years after a South Coast couple lost their new-born daughter to listeriosis, they are calling on Tiger Brands to take account of the outbreak, so they could get justice and closure.

The Post News
Charlene Somduth|Published

Tiger Brands Foundation welcomes the signing of the BELA Bill into law

The Tiger Brands Foundation hails the passing of the BELA Bill as a crucial step toward creating a more inclusive and equitable education system in schools that are based in vulnerable communities, where the Foundation operates.

News Education
Duduzile Zwane|Published

Listeriosis update: Tiger Brands accused of ‘using every legal loophole available’ to avoid paying victims

Tiger Brands has been accused of stalling on compensation payouts to the families affected by the listeriosis outbreak.

News Crime and Courts
Se-Anne Rall|Published

Tiger Brands waits on expert review on listeriosis files as pretrial preparations continue in class action law suit

Victims in the lawsuit want the food producer to admit liability and settle their class action.

Business Report Companies
Ashley Lechman|Published

Spaza stores in local townships receive Tiger Brands ‘makeover’

Tiger Brands’ said on Tuesday that its presence in the informal sector was gaining traction with its brands now available in more than 71 000 of a targeted 130 000 stores

Business Report Economy
Ashley Lechman|Published

Petco achieved 98 percent of legislated targets of collection and recycling of post-consumer packaging

Last year, Petco invested over R70 million in the collection and recycling value chain, enabling contracted recyclers to purchase R309 million in post-consumer packaging from collection businesses.

News Environment
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Peanut butter saga: What peanut butter is safe to eat?

The recall of several peanut butter brands in South Africa has led to many consumers asking what brands are safe.

News
Vernon Pillay|Published

Tiger Woods pleased with recovery progress after fifth at PNC Championship

Tiger Woods, who turns 48 later this month, had not played since the Masters eight months ago before placing 18th of 20 in the Hero World Challenge two weeks ago.

Sport Golf
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Tiger Brands’ shares surge as new CEO is announced

CEO Noel Doyle will step down and be replaced by Tjaart Kruger.

Business Report Companies
Dieketseng Maleke|Published

WATCH: Cape Town mom shares video of thick globs of discoloured slime oozing from baby food pouch

Even though the disappointment of spending money on the spoilt product was palatable, parents in her comments section shared their own baby food hacks.

Lifestyle Food and Restaurants
Marchelle Abrahams|Published

Court rules sacking drunk worker after two incidents was ‘too harsh’

The CCMA, in its initial judgment, said it was astonishing the employer took seven months to conclude the hearing regarding the January incident and six months to conclude the April transgression.

Pretoria News News
Zelda Venter|Published

KOO Colour Plate Bursary awardees are shining examples of culinary brilliance

The next generation of young chefs are on their way to paving a path to greatness.

News South Africa
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Do you approve the new look of this classic Mzansi brand?

KOO products have been a staple in South Africa’s kitchens for over 80 years. However, the brand has recently undergone a change in packaging.

Lifestyle Food and Restaurants
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Tiger Brands food service division changes its stripes

According to the company, the name change reflects the company's dedication to food quality and high-level customer satisfaction.

Business Report Companies
Dieketseng Maleke|Published