With the world reeling from supply-chain shortages and soaring costs because of the pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Coca-Cola’s focus on local sourcing is paying dividends for its South African operations.

Phillipine Mtikitiki, vice-president for Coca-Cola’s SA franchise, said the group’s focus on local sourcing seven years before the pandemic helped it navigate these global issues and keep its products affordable...

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