Daily Archives: June 29, 2017

Chellarams forms strategic partnership with DMK Group

Chellarams Plc, a diversified food, beverage and industrial chemical manufacturer and distributor announced on Thursday it had entered into a new strategic joint-venture agreement with its long-time business partner, German-based dairy producer, DMK Limited. The new venture will be called Chellarams DMK Limited.

According to a statement released by the company, the primary goal of the new venture will be to manage the production, marketing, sales and distribution of a full range of dairy products across Nigeria.

Coca-Cola Africa names Roger Gauntlett to head its South African unit

Coca-Cola African unit has appointed Roger Gauntlett to become its new General Manager (GM) for its South African operations, replacing Luigi Panaino, who left the company after 20 years of Coca-Cola system experience.

Mr. Gauntlett is a veteran of the Coca-Cola system, having joined the company in Johannesburg in 1999. He will be responsible for managing the firm’s relationship with its bottling partner, Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA), ensuring alignment as well as sustainable and profitable growth for the beverage giant’s business in the country.