Tiger Brands invests $12 million in new culinary facility in South Africa

Tiger Brands, one of Africa’s largest listed fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturers, is investing $12 million in its Paarl Culinary facility in South Africa, expanding local production of some of the country’s best-known food brands as the company moves to strengthen manufacturing and supply chains.

The investment marks the first of Tiger Brands’ structural projects to go live under a broader program aimed at improving production efficiency, supply security and affordability. The Paarl Culinary mega-site now brings together three production capabilities covering vinegar, Mrs Ball’s Chutney and jam packaging.

Tiger Brands brings production in-house

A key part of the investment is a vinegar plant capable of producing 3 million litres a year. Vinegar is an important ingredient in products including Mrs Ball’s Chutney, All Gold Tomato Sauce and Crosse & Blackwell Mayonnaise.

Tiger Brands has also expanded in-house production of Mrs Ball’s Chutney across multiple pack sizes, reducing reliance on third-party suppliers while giving the company greater control over quality and supply The company is also moving jam packaging from cans to recyclable PET, a lighter format that can lower packaging requirements while creating room for future product innovation.

The Paarl project is part of Tiger Brands’ wider manufacturing strategy to improve efficiency, strengthen localisation and support consumer affordability. “Investments such as the Paarl mega-site are about building stronger Tiger Brands for the future,” CEO Tjaart Kruger said.

Dumo Mfini, managing director of Culinary at Tiger Brands, said the investment would help the company better serve consumers by bringing Mrs Ball’s production in-house, securing vinegar supply and improving packaging.

Bigger manufacturing push

Founded in 1921, Tiger Brands is one of Africa’s largest listed fast-moving consumer goods manufacturers. Headquartered in South Africa and listed on the JSE, the company produces and distributes branded food, beverages and home and personal care products across African markets.

At its June 2026 interim results, Tiger Brands said it plans to invest about R1.5 billion ($90 million) annually in capital expenditure over the next three years, with peak annual investment reaching R2 billion ($120 million).

The company has also begun upgrading its Pietermaritzburg Mill to improve manufacturing efficiency, increase flour extraction and reduce waste.

Meanwhile, Tiger Brands’ R1 billion ($60 million) Super Bakery in Pretoria remains on track for commissioning in 2027, while its Mega Distribution Centre in Gauteng is expected to follow in 2028. The projects underscore the company’s push to modernise its manufacturing and distribution network while protecting the availability and affordability of everyday brands.