South Africa: Tiger Brands consolidates production with major new bakery
Tiger Brands, one of Africa’s largest listed food manufacturers, is constructing a large-scale bakery facility on South Africa’s East Rand to streamline its inland bread production network. The new facility represents a structural shift for the 105-year-old company as it modernises its milling and baking division. Designed to replace five to six older, less efficient […]
South Africa: Tiger Brands to divest Beacon chocolate brand
Tiger Brands, the South African consumer goods manufacturer, has announced plans to sell its Beacon chocolate brand along with the associated equipment for chocolate slabs, Easter eggs and assortments. The divestment agreement was entered into in May 2026. To support its “snackification” growth platform, Tiger Brands will retain several profitable chocolate and snack brands. These […]
South Africa: Tiger Brands to open bakery facility
Tiger Brands, the leading South African packaged goods group, has committed 1 billion ZAR ($59 million) to construct a new bakery plant in Klerksdorp, in South Africa’s North West province, specifically to boost capacity for its dominant Albany bread brand. The significant investment, which the company claims is part of its long-term strategy to modernise […]
USA: Tiger Brands to sell minority stake in Empresas Carozzi
South African consumer goods firm Tiger Brands has announced plans to sell its minority stake in Empresas Carozzi, a Chilean food and drinks manufacturer, to Carozzi, which already has a 75.61% share in the company. Founded 126 years ago, Empresas Carozzi produces grains, confectionery, sauces, baked goods, beverages, ice cream, and pet food that are sold […]
South Africa: Tiger Brands to sell Baby Wellbeing business
South African consumer goods firm Tiger Brands has announced the sale of its Baby Wellbeing business in a deal valued at 605 million ZAR ($33.4 million), according to a Reuters report. The Baby Wellbeing business comprises baby toiletries under the Elizabeth Anne’s brand name and medicinal products including antacid Muthi Wenyoni, Telament colic drops, and […]
South Africa: Tiger Brands opens new peanut butter plant
South African consumer goods firm Tiger Brands has announced the opening of a 300 million ZAR ($15.8 million) peanut butter manufacturing facility in the city of Johannesburg, South Africa. The company described the move as one of its largest capital investments for a single project. The new facility aims to modernise operations, providing increased in-house […]
South Africa: Tiger Brands to invest in Herbivore Earthfoods
South African consumer goods firm Tiger Brands has announced the investment in Herbivore Earthfoods, a producer of plant-based and vegan products. According to sources, Herbivore Earthfoods produces a vast range of alternative dairy and meat substitute products. This investment will allow Tiger Brands to reach new consumers looking for products that are healthier, with high […]
Nigeria: Tiger Brands to sell Dangote venture
Tiger Brands, a South African consumer goods firm with a broad brand portfolio, is reported to be selling its struggling Nigerian venture to Dangote Industries as a result of nearly $120 million in write-downs. According to Fast Moving, Tiger Brands bought two-thirds of a stake in Dangote Flour Mills for almost $200 million from Aliko […]