Kimberley is the capital of the Northern Cape, and Econo Foods has both a retail store and a factory shop there.
Econo Foods publishes a full store list with individual branch numbers, which is unusual for a chain and makes reaching a specific store straightforward.
Factory shops and retail stores are different formats, with different ranges, different pricing and different hours. Check which one you want before travelling, because they are on opposite sides of the city.
This page covers how to contact Econo Foods in South Africa. The details below were taken from the official Econo Foods contact page rather than from any third-party directory.
ContactDetails.co.za is an independent directory. We are not Econo Foods and cannot act on your behalf. Everything on this page is a routing aid so you reach the right official channel quickly.
Econo Foods contact numbers
These routes were verified against the official Econo Foods contact page on 23 August 2026. Contact numbers do change, so confirm on the official page before relying on one for anything urgent.
| What it is for | Contact |
|---|---|
| Kimberley retail store | 053 832 3526 |
| Kimberley factory shop | 053 492 0057 |
| Consumer Goods and Services Ombud | 0860 000 272 |
| CGSO WhatsApp | 081 335 3005 |
The Kimberley retail store is at 40 Poole Street, Klisserville, and the factory shop is at 5 Edison Road, Ashburnham.
Econo Foods publishes a full store list with individual branch numbers, which is unusual for a chain and makes reaching a specific store straightforward. Factory shops and retail stores are different formats with different ranges and hours, so check which one you want before travelling.
Self-service options before you call
- Check the official site at econofoods.co.za, which carries the current contact details and any online enquiry form.
- WhatsApp on 081 335 3005, which works over wifi and leaves you a written record.
- Calling outside peak times. Monday mornings and the hour after 17:00 are usually the worst for South African contact centres.
What to have ready before you call
- A clear one line summary of what you need resolved.
- Your account, order or reference number if you already have one.
- The identity document or account holder details, since most South African providers verify who you are before discussing an account.
- Dates, amounts and any error message exactly as it appeared.
- A pen and paper for the reference number. Ask for one every time, because without it a follow up call starts from nothing.
Buying from a wholesaler rather than a shop
- Wholesalers usually sell to the trade only. Expect to be asked for a business registration number and a VAT number before an account is opened.
- Minimum order quantities are the real barrier, not the price. A wholesale price on a case of a hundred is not a saving if you need three.
- Lead times and delivery areas are not published and vary by product. Ask for both in writing before ordering against a deadline.
- Counterfeits enter the market through unverifiable traders. If you are buying a branded product, buy from an authorised distributor, and be sceptical of a price well below the market.
- Check who carries the warranty. Goods bought through an unauthorised channel are frequently outside the manufacturer’s warranty, whatever the seller says.
The Consumer Protection Act protects consumers, and a business buying for resale is generally not a consumer under it. Contracts between businesses are governed by what you signed, which makes the written terms considerably more important.
Complaints and escalation
If a first call does not resolve the matter, escalate through the outlet or the producer, keeping the packaging with the batch code. Suspected food poisoning goes to the municipal environmental health department, which inspects food premises and can act on a pattern. Recalls are published by the National Consumer Commission on 012 065 1940.
Keep a short written log of each contact: the date, the channel you used, the name of the agent and the reference number. Most food complaint processes ask for exactly that history, and having it ready is usually the difference between a fast resolution and starting over.
Avoiding fake Econo Foods contact numbers
Contact details for well known South African brands are a common target for impersonation. Numbers that look official appear in search ads, social media replies and cloned websites, and the person answering is not Econo Foods.
- Reach Econo Foods through the official site at econofoods.co.za rather than through a number in a search advert or a social media reply.
- Econo Foods will never ask you for your full card number, PIN, CVV, online banking password or a one time PIN. Nobody legitimate needs those to help you.
- Treat any caller who creates urgency, asks you to install remote access software, or asks you to move money to a safe account as fraudulent, and end the call.
- If you are unsure whether a call was genuine, hang up and dial the official number yourself rather than calling back a number the caller gave you.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Econo Foods contact number?
The routes are listed in the table above, with what each one is for. The main route is 053 832 3526. Confirm it on econofoods.co.za before relying on it, since numbers are changed from time to time.
How do I know a Econo Foods number is genuine?
Check it against the official site at econofoods.co.za. A number that only appears in a search advert, a social media reply or a third-party directory should not be trusted for anything involving your account, your money or your identity document.
What should I do if nobody resolves my query?
Ask for the complaint reference and the escalation path on your first call, then follow the escalation route described above. Keep the dates, agent names and reference numbers, because every formal complaint process will ask for them.
Can ContactDetails.co.za resolve this for me?
No. We are an independent directory, not Econo Foods, and we have no access to your account. Everything here is a routing aid so that you reach the correct official channel with the right information in hand.
Is there a cost to calling these numbers?
South African 0860 and 0861 numbers are charged at a share-call or standard rate depending on your provider, and 0800 numbers are toll free from a landline. Calls from a mobile are billed at your own operator’s rate, so check your plan if cost matters.
Contact routes on this page were checked against the official Econo Foods source on 23 August 2026. If you find a detail that has changed, the official source is always the authority.