i-SPAZA Yellow Maize & Beans Project

(Nkonkobe Community Farmers)

The Supplier Development Initiative (SDi) connects local manufacturers to larger markets, helping businesses grow, access funding, and create jobs in South Africa.

Developmental Consortium

The FMCG Supplier Development Initiative (SDI) is a commercial consortium that brings together private partners, government, universities, and community stakeholders to support local and rural producers.

The SDI helps small manufacturers access high-volume consumer markets, aiming to increase local FMCG production to 40% by 2030, aligned with the National Development Plan. Through this collaboration, the consortium:

  • Builds compliant, retail-ready producers

  • Supports job creation and enterprise ownership

  • Strengthens local economies

  • Promotes sustainable communities

Yellow Maize Production

Cultivation and processing of yellow maize for use in food products, animal feed, and commercial consumer markets.

White Maize Production

Production of white maize, a staple food product, processed for human consumption and distribution in retail markets.

Samp Production

Processing maize into samp, a traditional food product prepared and packaged for local and commercial markets.

Animal Feed Products

Manufacturing feed products from maize and other ingredients to support livestock and agricultural farming sectors.

Retail Packaging

Developing and producing compliant packaging that prepares products for retail shelves and consumer purchase.

On Shelf Activation

Implementing product placement, promotions, and visibility strategies to increase product awareness and sales in stores.

Stock Management

Monitoring and controlling product inventory to ensure consistent supply and efficient distribution.

Re-orders

Managing product replenishment systems to ensure retailers can quickly restock products based on demand.

Who we partner with

Strategic Consortium Partners