Pick n Pay boss hails John Steenhuisen’s decision to axe grain inspector
Minister of agriculture’s decisiveness has saved the industry millions of rand in ‘unnecessary’ costs
24 June 2025 - 05:00
CEO of retail group Pick n Pay Sean Summers says the decision by minister of agriculture John Steenhuisen to revoke the designation of Leaf Services as an assignee responsible for inspecting grain and grain products in SA has saved the industry millions of rand in “unnecessary” costs.
Steenhuisen harkened to the industry’s multiyear concerns over the appointment of Leaf Services, basing his decision on what he said was the company’s failure to consult transparently on inspection fees and delays in fulfilling its regulatory duties...
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