Tiger Brands hosts FoodBev Manufacturing SETA at new peanut butter plant

SOUTH AFRICA – Tiger Brands recently welcomed the leadership team from the FoodBev Manufacturing SETA, led by CEO Nokuthula Selamolela, to its newly inaugurated peanut butter manufacturing facility in Krugersdorp, South Africa. 

The event marked a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing partnership with the SETA, aimed at boosting strategic relationships to build a robust talent pipeline for the future.

S’ne Magagula, Tiger Brands’ Chief People Officer, greeted the guests and emphasized the importance of this partnership in enhancing the company’s talent development initiatives. 

She highlighted the commitment to nurturing talent within the organization to benefit both Tiger Brands and the broader South African market.

During the visit, Nkosodumo Mfini, Managing Director of Culinary, shared his passion for employee development and the critical role of skill-building in supporting the company’s growth agenda. 

Harris Mtare, the Peanut Butter Plant Manager, provided an engaging overview of the Black Cat brand’s evolution, driven by a culture of innovation and consumer focus.

The new Krugersdorp facility represents Tiger Brands’ largest capital investment within South Africa, amounting to R300 million (approximately US$ 16.2 million). 

This state-of-the-art plant features expanded floor space, advanced peanut processing capabilities, and upgraded research and development facilities, all aimed at improving product quality.

Previously located in Randfontein, the new facility can produce an average of one million jars of peanut butter each month. 

The production includes Black Cat’s traditional peanut butter, made with 91% peanuts, as well as a variant with no added sugar or salt, consisting of 99% peanuts. 

Introduced in 1926, Black Cat has become a leading brand, selling five million kilograms annually through formal retail channels.

The grand opening of the facility was attended by Tiger Brands CEO Tjaart Kruger and the Deputy Minister from the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (DTIC), reflecting the significance of this development for the company and the country.

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