Deadline: 14-Mar-22
Are you a small business trying to change the world? If yes, then apply for Seeds Of Change Supplier Development Partnership Programme!
Food Lover’s Market, South Africa’s leading fresh produce retailer, launched Seeds Of Change in 2021 with great success. Although the retailer received close to 900 applications, the winner was announced after a thorough selection process that included a two-day webinar, assignments, a week-long boot camp for the top 10 social enterprises and a final pitching event to senior buyers and executives.
The Village Market Africa (TVMA), a social enterprise established to address the decreasing bee populations, successfully pitched to claim the coveted top spot. TVMA aims to combat rural poverty through establishing bee initiatives in remote African villages – linking conservation of natural resources, rural producer initiatives and markets.
Qualifying Criteria
- Food Lover’s Market is interested in social enterprises that fit into the fresh produce and food retail environments. The retailer intends to prioritise applications from businesses that will add value to the Food Lover’s Market shopping experience. These include smallholder farmers, freight businesses, commercial services, and produce and products that sit within in-store departments such as bakery, confectionery, groceries and liquor.
- Some of the requirements to apply include:
- The business should be operational for 12 months.
- The business should show financial stability.
- The business should have a business Plan showcasing successful implementation.
Eligibility Criteria
They are looking for social entrepreneurs making an impact to join their Seeds of Change Supplier development programme 2022.
For more information, visit https://foodloversmarket.co.za/seeds-of-change-supplier-development/?fbclid=IwAR1MRtj9bIdRfIJ6NNhJeBQv_RsWxg_ytXDh-aT1LJC-FLcyTfKrEVp9XVg