Business
In 2011 Clover registered an annual turnover of more R6.5 billion and net assets of R1.75 billion and with a staff complement of approximately 6500. The company collects about 30% of South Africa's milk production, processes it in 12 factories and distributes its range of dairy products through 23 national distribution centers and 7 large agents. The company’s core competencies lie in:
- The production of dairy and non-dairy consumer products.
- The distribution of chilled and ambient consumer products.
- The sales and merchandising of consumer goods.
Clover has developed one of the largest and most extensive distribution networks in chilled and ambient FMCG products in South Africa. This network, created and sustained by the dairy business, is a key asset and core competency of the company and it is expected that it will facilitate the growth of the business as it provides an ideal platform for Clover to reach an extensive cross section of South African customers. Clover currently delivers with a high frequency to approximately 14000 delivery points across South Africa.
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