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Source surplus food and consumer goods.
At prices that make sense.

Refreshi Exchange gives South African buyers direct access to surplus, short-dated, and discontinued food and consumer goods from verified sellers — all in one structured marketplace.

Sound familiar?

  • —You hear about a good deal too late — it's already gone.
  • —You get inconsistent pricing because there's no structured market.
  • —Deals happen informally — no paper trail, no protection.

What Refreshi Exchange does for you

Every seller is verified

Only vetted, registered businesses can list stock. No anonymous sellers, no unknown counterparties.

Real stock, clearly described

Every listing shows category, quantity, pack size, expiry date, condition, and location — upfront.

Move fast, safely

Reserve stock the moment you find it. You have 30 minutes to complete your EFT payment once an order is placed.

A proper paper trail

Every order is tracked from placement to payment confirmation to collection — with downloadable invoices.

How do you know who you are buying from?

Every seller on Refreshi Exchange has been personally reviewed and approved before their first listing goes live. No exceptions.

  • CIPC business registration — a confirmed, registered legal trading entity
  • Bank confirmation letter — verified business banking
  • Director and company documents — full ownership verification
  • Manual review by the Refreshi team — no automated approvals

No automated approvals. A real person reviews every seller application. This is what makes Refreshi Exchange different — and why you can place a significant order with confidence.

How it works

01

Apply and get verified

Sign up and submit your buyer application with basic business details and documents. Our team reviews every application personally — we'll be in touch as soon as possible.

02

Browse and place your order

Once approved, browse listings filtered by category, province, price, and expiry. Reserve stock immediately when you find what you need — your quantity is held for 30 minutes while you make your EFT payment.

03

Pay, verify, collect

Upload your proof of EFT payment directly on your order page. Our team verifies it and notifies the seller to prepare your stock. Collect it yourself, or choose delivery on listings that offer it, then confirm receipt to complete the order.

Ready to start buying smarter?

Join South Africa's verified B2B marketplace for surplus food and consumer goods.