DANONE SOUTHERN AFRICA

HUMANS OF DANONE: Introducing the newest talents to Team Danone. Gail Jacobs, Courtney Campling; Naasifah Louw, Alex Alunni, zandile nkondlo and Zanele Sindi Buthelezi each brings a unique set of skills, perspectives, and energy that align perfectly with our core values and culture. DANONE SOUTHERN AFRICA believes in fostering an environment where innovation thrives, collaboration is key, and sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Here’s to a journey filled with growth, learning, and shared success. Welcome aboard, and let’s continue to make Danone a place where everyone can thrive and contribute to a healthier world! Sinethemba Matokazi #Talent #HumansofDanone #PeopleMatters

Incorporating fermented dairy into your daily diet offers an array of health benefits, from improved digestion to enhanced immune function. These nutrient-rich foods are not only delicious but also support a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Leanne Kiezer and Marlinie Kotiah recently attended the Nutrition Congress, delivering an insightful talk on this very topic. The presentation highlighted the latest research and innovations in fermented dairy products. Read Leanne's take on the experience below: #Nutrition #Health #FermentedDairy #Wellness #Innovation

Danone is what we do 😍 I had the absolute pleasure of facilitating Leadership Behaviours Training today, 14 October, with our Operations Team. We have an amazing Operations team. 👏 It was engaging, therapeutic, inspiring, motivating and so much fun. Put Danone first Lead with people Keep it simple Be accountable Walk the talk Living it and loving it🤩 DANONE SOUTHERN AFRICA Danone

Danone Day 2024: A great day to reconnect with our DNA as Danoners. With the theme 'Seed the Future' we looked at innovations within the sustainability streams and shared our innovation pipeline for the next year. It is safe to say that we continue to deliver on our purpose - Thanks Samantha Kirkland for sharing your experience

Is Sustainable Marketing a solution for a greener future? In today’s world, sustainable marketing is more than just a trend—it’s a necessity. As highlighted in a recent article quoting DANONE SOUTHERN AFRICA Marketing Director Thandeka Ngqumeya, sustainable marketing strategies are crucial for creating a positive impact on both the environment and society. This articles explores: 1. Authenticity and Transparency: Building trust through honest and verifiable practices. 2. Long-term Commitment: Emphasizing sustainability as a continuous journey, not a quick fix. 3. Consumer Education: Constantly raising awareness about the benefits of sustainable products. By integrating these principles, brands can not only meet consumer expectations but also contribute to a healthier, more resilient ecosystem. Let’s drive demand for greener options and encourage more businesses to adopt sustainable practices. Together, we can make a significant difference! Read more about these strategies and their impact here. https://lnkd.in/ds9q5h33 #sustainablemarketing #strategicmarketing #greenmarketing

Seeding the Future on Danone Day. Today, we join 100,000 Danoners around the world in celebrating the 10th Danone Day, with this year's inspiring theme: Seeding the Future. This day is a testament to our collective commitment to innovation, sustainability, and positive impact. Locally, we highlighted the groundbreaking work of our R&I team on enzymes and packaging. Their innovations are not just shaping the future of our business but also paving the way for a more sustainable and impactful tomorrow. In line with our Danone Impact Journey sustainability targets, we are proud to share the latest news about our B Corp certification. This milestone underscores our dedication to meeting the highest standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. A special highlight of the day The Impact Tank, modeled after the 'Shark Tank' reality show. This exciting initiative focused on developing a yoghurt pack using Artificial Intelligence. Participants were required to showcase how their innovation is creative, innovative, showcasing a solution that will drive our business forward. Let's continue to seed the future together, making a positive impact on our planet and communities. #DanoneDay #SeedingTheFuture #Innovation #Sustainability #BCorp #AI

In celebration of Mental Wellness Month, we're curious about what new initiatives or benefits you would like to see from your employer to enhance your well-being at work. #mentalhealthmonth #mentalhealthawareness

Doing good is good business.  Doing good, doing green is smart business. Doing good, doing green and doing governance well is creating shared value business. On Tuesday, during National Nutrion Week I was so delighted to serve as the Programme Director for the Impact Summit 2024, in collaboration with DANONE SOUTHERN AFRICA which had convened us under the theme of ‘Sustainable Social Impact in South Africa through an Ecosystem of Partners’. Now I must admit, I was incredibly delighted to receive the call and to honour the invitation from Danone for this specific event, because it speaks to a concept that even though we may have just found the English and Acronyms for a few years ago, but in Africa, in South Africa, have been actioning for centuries. That is the concept of sustainable impact and in it, how the adage of going farther together contributes to continuously serve the South African community, ecosystem and economy while building sustainable businesses and systems. In a country like South Africa with significant socio-economic challenges, such as inequality and unemployment, companies that focus on Sustainability and ESG can make a meaningful difference! More and more organisations are realising that to ensure their own sustainability in South Africa, they need to invest in the growth and well-being of this nation. Businesses in South Africa will thrive, when South African communities are healthy, economically active and thriving too. And for the past 2-3 years, we have seen SMEs, NGOs and JSE listed organisations releasing ESG and Impact Reports, and hopefully through the CIPC’s recent announcement that as from the 1st of October 2024 companies can now voluntarily adopt the ISSB standards in adopting sustainability reporting, we can hopefully see more shared value businesses in action. The Impact Summit invited experts through addresses and panel discussions navigating under three key pillars – Health, Nature and People and Communities. They included Hendrik Born, the General Manager of Danone Southern Africa and Professor Bonang Mohale as they extrapolated the shared value learnings, showcasing concrete examples of Impact in Action. An incredible day and opportunity it was to learn about the work being done from regulators to NGOs in order to not only mobilize accountability, but to create effective strategies that are impacting the region, and exploring methods of catalysing and scaling efforts. Thank you to the Danone Southern Africa team for entrusting me with the role.    #ImpactSummit2024

Join our team! We’re on the lookout for a dynamic Head of Key Accounts in Modern Trade. If you’re passionate about health and thrive in the retail environment, we want to hear from you! Ready to make a difference? Reach out today #jobalert #keyaccounts #retail #fmcg https://lnkd.in/dzsput7D

Creating Impact! Today we host the Impact Summit 2024 in Johannesburg hosted by the vibrant Vuyolwethu Dubese. With speakers from all aspects of the ESG sphere, Hendrik Born, Leanne Kiezer, Gisela Maritz, Nosiseko Biko, Vaughan Koopman, Mamogala J. Musekene, Matlou B. Setati (Tsebe), Pavs (Pavitray) Pillay, Stephan Peters, and the incredible Prof Bonang Mohale.