Custodian Members are a select group of Institution Members that subscribe to additional principles in promoting and upholding professional standards of competence and integrity in advancing food science and related technologies for the provision of safe and wholesome food. It is through the additional support received from these Members that SAAFoST is able to extend its efforts in promoting food professionalism in South Africa. Custodian Membership is by invitation.
3M3M’s six businesses have earned leading global market positions, providing customers with innovative products and services. We apply our diversified technologies to an endless array of customer needs.
AFROXLeading supplier to the food, beverage, scientific and hospitality markets, our high specification products and global technologies touch thousands of lives, every day, in every way.
Air ProductsAir Products South Africa manufactures, supplies and distributes a wide variety of industrial and specialty gas products to the Southern African region. It is also an acknowledged thought leader in areas such as the sustainability of the industrial gas industry, and in supply chain management.
Anchor YeastAnchor Yeast is a division of Lallemand, a global player in yeast, bacteria and specialty products. Anchor Yeast has established itself as the leader in the supply of yeasts, dough raising and fermentation technology to the bakery, consumer and wine and alcohol business in Southern Africa.
Bidfood Technologies (Crown National)Crown National has a proud heritage that dates back to 1912, and is now a leading supplier of spices, herbs, seasonings, sauces, condiments, equipment, packaging as well as natural and artificial casings to the meat and poultry industry.
BokomoManufacturers of breakfast foods, baking aids, desserts, biscuits and soy products. A division of Pioneer Foods and the second largest food manufacturing company in South Africa.
BRMSouth Africa’s leading manufacturer of value-added rib and poultry products – has satisfied the nation’s appetite with superior quality, convenience and mouth-watering flavour since 1985.
BSIBSI is a global leader in business standards that, for over 100 years, has helped organisations all over the world make excellence a habit.
Carst & Walker (Pty) LtdCarst & Walker (C&W), was established in South Africa in 1934 and has over the years expanded to become a substantial importer and distributor of chemical raw materials which find application in the adhesive, coatings, food, paper, plastics and rubber industries.
Cell-Chem (Pty) LtdCell-Chem (Pty) Ltd is a distributor for various global principals of specialty food flavours, modified food starches and food colours.
Cereal and Malt ExtractA South African owned and operated company supplying a range of quality malted extracts and ingredients to the beverage and breakfast cereal, micro-brewing, baking, confectionery, savoury and snack food industries for the last 60 years.
CJP ChemicalsCJP Chemicals (Pty) Ltd, established in 1986, is a leading stockist and distributor of both speciality and commodity raw materials to a variety of industries.
Clive Teubes GroupEstablished in 1983, the Clive Teubes Group are suppliers of essential oils and other raw materials for the flavour and fragrance industry.
Coca-ColaThe Coca-Cola Company is a total beverage company, offering over 500 brands in more than 200 countries and territories.
Crest ChemicalsDistributors of a broad basket of commodity and speciality additives and ingredients to the food and beverage industries in Southern Africa, supported by an applications laboratory and technical expertise.
DanoneOver 90 years old, Danone remains a pioneering company determined to bring health through food to everyone.
Deltamune (Pty) LtdWe strive to be more than a testing laboratory, but instead a laboratory partner that specialises in finding solutions to harmful bacteria and chemicals in your value chain.
DinnerMatesSupplier of value added portion controlled meat and chicken products – excelling in food products – put quality on your plate.
Dr OetkeDr. Oetker South Africa’s product portfolio consists of Ristorante Pizza, ITAL PIZZA, Happy Days (pizza bases), Nice‘nEasy (ready to eat meals) and Green Valley (creamed spinach).
DSM Nutritional Products South AfricaThe worlds leading supplier of vitamins, carotenoids, premixes and other fine chemicals to the feed, food and personal care industries.
DuPont Nutrition & HealthDuPont Nutrition & Health addresses the world’s challenges in food by offering a wide range of sustainable, bio-based ingredients and advanced microbial diagnostic solutions to provide safer, healthier and more nutritious food.
Famous BrandsFamous Brands Limited is a holding company listed on the JSE Limited under the category Consumer Services: Travel and Leisure, and is Africa’s largest branded food service franchisor.
FirmenichFirmenich is the largest privately-owned company in the perfume and flavor business. Swiss and family owned, we have created many of the world’s favorite perfumes for over 100 years and produced a number of the most well known flavors we enjoy each day.
Freddy Hirsch Group (Pty) LtdA family owned, manufacturer and marketer of ingredients, casings and processing equipment to the meat sectors of the food industry in Africa.
FrutaromEstablished in 1933, Frutarom is a rapidly growing global flavor and fine ingredients company and is numbered among the ten leading companies in the world, in the field of flavors & fragrances.
GELITA South Africa (Pty) LtdGELITA is the leading company for manufacturing and marketing collagen proteins. These natural, pure and allergen-free clean-label ingredients play a key role in good food, healthy living and technical innovation.
GivaudanFrom your favourite drink to your daily meal, from prestige perfumes to cosmetics and laundry care, we create flavours and fragrances that delight consumers all over the world.
Glanbia NutritionalsGlanbia brings together leadership expertise in cheese, dairy and plant proteins, bioactives, and premix manufacturing into one nutritional powerhouse.
Hahn & Hahn Inc.A specialist technology law firm with expertise in food law, food safety, food labelling legislation, consumer law, and intellectual property.
Hilltop Food IngredientsHilltop Foods Inc. was established with a main objective of creating delightfully tasting and all natural products. Hilltop supplies the retail, hotel and restaurant industries nation-wide and internationally.
I&JI&J is a leading fishing company and manufacturer of high quality chilled and frozen foods. We put our heart and soul into fishing sustainably.
International Flavors and FragrancesWe are always exploring and working tirelessly to discover flavors, fragrances, and cosmetic ingredients that inspire our customers and delight consumers.
IMANA FoodsIMANA Foods is the leader in the South African Soya Mince market, with a strong and growing presence in a number of other product categories.
IMCDIMCD is a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and food ingredients with technical market specialists promoting products from leading suppliers to a wide range of market sectors.
IngredionIngredion is a leading global ingredients solutions company. We make sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials that are used by customers in everyday products from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals.
IsegenIsegen is the sole producer of anhydrides and plasticisers in Africa and a world leader in the manufacture of food acidulants.
Kellogg’s South Africa (Pty) LtdWe still provide South African families with breakfasts that lead to better days, and still flake our corn the same way W.K. Kellogg did back in 1898.
KelpackContract Manufacturing and Packing of Foodstuff.
Kemklean Hygiene SystemsKemklean supplies hygiene solutions primarily to the food processing, retail, animal health, human health, mining, hospitality, contract cleaning and catering industries.
KerryWe are dedicated to making the world of food and beverage better for everyone. Every day, millions of people throughout the world consume foods and beverages containing Kerry’s taste and nutrition solutions.
KFCKFC is an American fast food restaurant chain that specialises in fried chicken.
Lake FoodsLake Foods is the exclusive representative for leading international manufacturers and suppliers of specialty ingredients and commodities, offering products and services into the dairy, beverage, wine, meat, bakery, health and nutrition industries.
LibstarLibstar is a leading producer and supplier of high quality products in the CPG industry and markets a wide range of products in South Africa and globally.
Lucky StarLucky Star is an iconic South African canned fish brand that have been producing a range of healthy products suitable for the whole family for more than 50 years. We believe in sustainable fishing and preserving our natural resources for future generations.
Maccallum & Associates SA (Pty) LtdMaccallum is an import agent and distributor for overseas suppliers bringing first-class raw materials to a range of customers in the Southern African food and food-related industries.
MARS AfricaA global company with family values and a rich history, MARS products are consumed in over 100 countries world-wide.
McCain Foods (SA) Pty LtdA family owned, multinational manufacturer of frozen food – the worlds largest manufacturer of frozen french fries / chips.
McCormickSuppliers of value added flavour solutions including dry seasonings, sauces, flavours and coatings.
Merieux NutriSciencesMérieux NutriSciences is dedicated to protecting consumers’ health throughout the world, by delivering a wide range of test and consultancy services to the food and nutrition industries.
MiamiMiami Canners is a large canning and bottling facility supplying all major retailers throughout South Africa.
Monsanto South AfricaMonsanto is an agricultural company. We apply innovation and technology to help farmers around the world produce more while conserving more.
NampakNampak is Africa’s largest packaging manufacturer, producing packaging in metal, glass, paper and plastic.
NestléNestlé is the world’s largest food and beverage company. We have more than 2000 brands ranging from global icons to local favourites, and we are present in 191 countries around the world.
Novozymes SA (PTY) LTDWorld leader in biological solutions. Our enzyme and microbial technologies enable higher agricultural yields, low-temperature washing, renewable fuel and more.
PHTPHT are a leading provider of hygiene, food safety and technology solutions for food and beverage companies of any size.
Pick n PayPick n Pay is the second largest supermarket chain store in South Africa, established in 1967.
Protea ChemicalsOmnia’s Chemical division, operating under the Protea Chemicals brand, has a wealth of experience and a reputation for excellence in the distribution of speciality, functional effect chemicals and polymers in sub-Saharan Africa.
RCL FoodsRCL Foods’ ambition is to build an African food business of scale with compelling brands and a sustainable value chain that delivers to consumer and customer needs.
Rhodes Food GroupRhodes Food Group exists to offer quality meal solutions for the contemporary lifestyle.
Rich Products CorporationThe founder of the non-dairy segment of the frozen-food industry, Rich’s is a leading supplier and solutions provider to the food service, in-store bakery and retail marketplaces. The company is the world leader in non-dairy toppings, icings and other emulsions.
SABThe South African Breweries (SAB) is South Africa’s premier brewer and leading distributor of beer.
South African Bureau of StandardsSABS provides standards and conformity assessment services to enable the efficient functioning of the economy.
South African Sugar AssociationSASA provides a diverse range of highly specialised services to the South African sugar industry and our activities are funded in the main by the sugarcane growers and sugar milling companies.
SavannahSavannah offers a value-driven ingredients package that improves the lives of our customers through being constructive, synergistic, and well implemented.
Sea Harvest Corporation (Pty) LtdSince 1964, Sea Harvest has been processing fresh fish into a variety of products enjoyed right here in South Africa and in over 22 countries worldwide.
Sensient TechnologiesSensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors and fragrances.
SGSSGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company.
Shimadzu South Africa (Pty) LtdShimadzu provides a broad range of analytical instruments indispensable for research, development, and quality control in a variety of fields.
SnackworksSnackworks is one of 14 companies in the AVI stable. Our brands are true South African icons with rich heritage. Bakers, Provita, Baumann’s and Willards have earned their place as well-loved and trusted brands in most South African households.
South Bakels (Pty) LtdSouth Bakels manufacture and distribute a wide range of premixes and specialised ingredients, some of which are tailor made for industrial and in-store bakeries while others are specifically developed for the Craft and Foodservice sectors.
SparSPAR South Africa was established in 1963 and operates four retail formats: SPAR, SPAR Express (operated in conjunction with Shell as a petrol forecourt store), KWIKSPAR (which focuses on convenience in city centres and high footfall locations) and SUPERSPAR (similar to EUROSPAR in offer).
SunspraySunspray is a food ingredient spray-drying company, specialising in caramel powders, fat powders, fruit and vegetable powders, citrus oil powders, cheese powders, honey powder, beetroot powder, egg powders, creamers and milk blends as well as milk substitutes.
SymriseSymrise is a leading provider of fragrances, flavors, active ingredients and aroma chemicals as well as sensorial and nutritional solutions for the perfume, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food, beverage and pet food and baby food industries.
SynercoreInvesting in food product development, ingredient sales and contract blending within the dairy, beverage, bakery and related food industries.
Tate & LyleTate & Lyle is a global provider of distinctive, high quality ingredients and solutions to the food, beverage and other industries.
Tiger BrandsWe are one of the largest manufacturers and marketers of FMCG products in Southern Africa, and are committed to development across Africa.
Tongaat Hulett StarchTongaat Hulett Starch is Africa’s largest producer of starch, glucose and related products. We produce a wide range of high quality products for customers across Africa and around the world using maize as our raw material.
- Tongaat Hulett SugarTongaat Hulett Sugar is a world leader in sugar milling technology. It continues to focus its energies on cane growing, sugar milling and refining at its operations throughout the Southern African region.
Unilever South Africa (Pty) LtdWe meet everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene and personal care with brands that help people feel good, look good and get more out of life.
WoolworthsWoolworths is a South African retailer dedicated to bringing you quality, style and value.
