Yup — South Africa’s in a bit of a pickle (literally), and it's got everything to do with vinegar. Between fuel hikes, port delays, packaging problems, and soaring prices for basics like sugar and grain — our vinegar supply is running low. That means your sauces, your chakalaka, your pickles, even your cleaning spray could feel the pinch.

But don’t panic just yet!

We’re chatting to Louis Opperman, Head of Commercial at Jumbo, who’s here to break it all down — and more importantly, explain how Jumbo Brands is keeping their vinegar flowing. While others scramble, they’ve got stock, a solid national network, and they're keeping kitchens and factories running smoothly.

So before you cancel that braai marinade or panic-buy your cleaning vinegar — tune in.

Because not all heroes wear capes... some just bring the vinegar.

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Yup &mdash; South Africa&rsquo;s in a bit of a pickle (literally), and it's got everything to do with vinegar. Between fuel hikes, port delays, packaging problems, and soaring prices for basics like sugar and grain &mdash; our vinegar supply is running low. That means your sauces, your chakalaka, your pickles, even your cleaning spray could feel the pinch.
But don&rsquo;t panic just yet!
We&rsquo;re chatting to Louis Opperman, Head of Commercial at Jumbo, who&rsquo;s here to break it all down &mdash; and more importantly, explain how Jumbo Brands is keeping their vinegar flowing. While others scramble, they&rsquo;ve got stock, a solid national network, and they're keeping kitchens and factories running smoothly.
So before you cancel that braai marinade or panic-buy your cleaning vinegar &mdash; tune in.
Because not all heroes wear capes... some just bring the vinegar.
Hang out with Anele and The Club on 947 every weekday morning. Popular radio hosts Anele Mdoda, Frankie du Toit, Thembekile Mrototo, and Cindy Poluta take fun to the next level with the biggest guests, hottest conversations, feel-good vibes, and the best music to get you going! Kick-start your day with the most enjoyable way to wake up in Joburg.
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Connect with Anele and The Club on 947 via WhatsApp at 084 000 0947 or call the studio on 011 88 38 947 Thank you for listening to the Anele and the Club podcast. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 to 09:00 to Anele and the Club broadcast on 947 https://buff.ly/y34dh8Y
For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/gyWKIkl or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/K59GRzu
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Louis Opperman and Jumbo step up as SA’s vinegar supply gets worse”

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