Store Check Junkie: South African grocery

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Store Check Junkie: South African grocery

by Pamela Riemenschneider, Feb 24, 2017

Everyone in this business has a bit of a Store Check Junkie in them. On a recent trip to Capetown, South Africa, Farm Journal Media's vice president of publishing Shannon Shuman was kind enough to send these photos back for us to enjoy. 

woolworths capetown
He visited two stores. First up: Woolworths Food
woolworths capetown
Woolworths was the more upscale stop, with a big selection, local promotions and more decorative fixtures. 
woolworths capetown
They're big on local around here -- 90%? Wow.
woolworths capetown
Not sure what makes this "fresh for longer"
woolworths capetown
Butter + sweet corn = BFFs
woolworths capetown
It was near Valentine's Day for the visit, hence the XOXO signage. 
woolworths
Signage talks up water, fertilizer sustainability.
woolworths capetown
Berries + cream on display, near Valentine's Day.
cape gooseberries
No shocker: cape gooseberries in Capetown.
woolworths capetown
Mostly packaged bananas on display
pick n pay capetown
Second stop: Pick N Pay, a discounter based in a mall. 
pick n pay capetown
A local variety of squash. It must be popular to warrant three types of packaging. 
bachelor avocados
Not sure if "bachelor" here means single, or if it's a local variety. 
pick n pay capetown
It looks like most bananas are sold packaged, like these in a box. 

 





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