Woolworths commits to supporting local farmers
Monday, June 20, 2022 | 570 Views |
Abotseng Lekau
Speaking at the unveiling of the new Woolworths Store on Thursday in Galo Mall, Lekau said that Woolworths will continue to work with local farmers who supply them across their 16 stores across the country. “Currently, we source 27 different types of produce from local farmers plus more than 20 other products from local entities.
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