SANTA’s Reindeers – Vector GOES BEYOND to help spread Christmas joy

As a proudly South African company, RCL FOODS is committed to helping the communities in which we operate throughout the year, and Christmas time is no different. That’s why we are proud that our very own route-to-market specialist, Vector has once again used their incredible resources to bring Festive cheer to so many underprivileged children...

Vector Penninsula Makes a Splash

By massively reducing its fresh water consumption, our Vector Peninsula team has proven that seeing and doing things differently is all it takes to save our precious water resources, one drop at a time. In the process they not only helped Cape Town beat Day Zero but are shifting the way we could think...

Our Vector Control Tower in Action

In some ways, Vector is like a busy airport – delivering nearly 60 million cases per year to more than 6 700 customer drop points, through a nationwide network that includes 4 plant-based cold stores and 14 distribution sites. Planning and managing all this activity is a complex task – but it’s all in...

Going Beyond in our Sales and Merchandising Efforts to Achieve MORE!

We are proud to announce that Vector Logistics Division, A business unit of RCL FOODS has received two prestigious awards at the Professional Management Review (PMR) Award prize giving, held in June 2019. The 2 awards received was a Diamond award (Measured as Outstanding) and the Silver Award (Measured as Very Good).

Vector Logistic's First Batch of Graduates!

Just 18 months after we began our inaugural Wholesale & Retail Operations Learnership with 100 learners, Vector now has its first batch of graduates

From Heinz SA to Pioneer Foods – Vector Keeps Going Beyond

Our ‘pioneering’ work with Heinz South Africa has opened the door for us to Go Beyond – by landing an even bigger contract with Pioneer Foods! It’s helping us secure our business in the short term and laying foundations for future growth. Here’s how. Heinz Foods – manufacturer of the much-loved Today, Big Jack...

Small change, big impact!

Vector Peninsula made a small change by installing their own diesel bowser on site, which will have a big impact: saving 20 300 km of travel per year...

Vector GOES BEYOND to help Santa spread joy

When it comes to spreading Christmas cheer to underprivileged children, sometimes Santa needs a little help with… deliveries! And who better than Vector to ‘go beyond’ and give him a ride? However you tell it, it’s a story with a happy ending.

Vector Thekwini is geared for GOING BEYOND

Leveraging our established coastal infrastructure and enhanced multi-temperature storage capacity, we recently expanded our Vector Thekwini facility by 70% to stay ahead of evolving customer needs.

GOING BEYOND, one woman at a time

Women truck drivers aren’t an everyday sight – but there’s no reason why they shouldn’t be! Vector has started a programme called Women With Drive to help make it happen…and it’s giving 10 women a rolling start on a new life. Aimed at unemployed women between the ages of 18 and 35, Women With Drive...

GOING BEYOND with people… Speaking to Amos

Amos Ruele is a passionate shift warehouse controller at our Midrand operation. He’s been part of the Vector family for the past nine years and leads the day-shift outbound team which looks after our export orders, ensures that stock reaches our sites across SA every day, and also takes care of special deliveries. Here’s...

Vector partners with Pick ’n Pay to ‘GO BEYOND’ in frozen distribution

Our long-standing relationship with Pick ’n Pay reached a new level in 2017 when Vector was awarded the contract for distributing Pick ’n Pay’s entire basket of frozen products (including ice cream) across all its store formats nationwide.

Vector “GOING BEYOND” as Cape water crisis continues

Rainfall in the Western Cape has steadily declined, hitting a record low in 2017 and leading to the region’s worst drought in more than a century. Cape Town successfully avoided Day Zero in 2018 – but keeping taps open will depend on above-average winter rainfall and ongoing strict water management. For us at Vector,...

GOING BEYOND to bring more to the Nando’s table

Vector Logistics’ relationship with Nando’s is set to continue. The Company has been reappointed as Nando’s chosen supply chain and distribution partner.