Food and Beverage Products

The market for Food and Beverage Products in Gauteng is a substantial one, with the government spending about R44 million on it. This market is relatively stable, with no year-over-year growth, so you'll need to compete for a share of the existing spend. With 97 suppliers already in the mix, it's a fairly crowded space, but there's a strong favour towards businesses with a high level of black ownership, women ownership, and youth ownership, with 79% of the allocation going to black-owned businesses. The Department of Trade and Industry, among others, is likely a key player in this space, given the industry. If I were you, I'd focus on building relationships with the 6 departments that are driving this spend, and make sure your B-BBEE level is in order to give yourself a competitive edge.