Makro offers specials on meat products to soften inflation price increases

Retail 29 March 2023

With meat inflation prices having increased to 11.4%, according to Stats SA, the highest since February 2018, Makro is offering specials on meat packs designed to give customers more value at lower prices.

“Customers want to purchase in bulk to help soften inflation-linked increases to food products overall and we are expecting that trend to continue especially in the meat category. For example, in November 2022, Makro saw increased uptake in its oxtail deal at R77/kg, which equated to 30 tons being sold across the 22 butcheries,” explains Craig Stewart, Operations Director at Makro.

“We want to ensure consistency in making more quality meat products available at more affordable prices while also catering to a broad range of customer's tastes and needs.”

Makro recently introduced flavoured mince at R40/kg and cows’ heels and chicken feet. The retailers’ bulk pre-packed meat helps customers save time and money and the expert butchery staff at each store can also customise orders and cuts.

“With our current deals on meat as well as the upcoming holidays, we expect to see our bulk beef potjiekos, pre-cooked and marinated pork ribs, and the lean beef mince being popular choices. We are keeping prices low by moving large volumes at lower margins,” says Stewart.

Here are some of the butchery specials Makro is offering until 16 April 2023:

Pork packs R55.00 per kg

Bulk Beef Potjiekos R89.00 per kg

Lean Beef Mince R89.00 per kg

Pre-cooked and marinated pork spareribs R99.00 per kg

Supplied by: Makro.

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