“Our journey with FoodBev Manufacturing SETA has been one of meaningful transformation and strategic growth. Their support has not only opened doors to valuable platforms but has also helped us build the discipline, structure, and clarity required to grow a competitive food brand.
Participation in initiatives such as the Summer Fancy Food Show and the Duke Corporate Education Programme provided us with critical exposure and practical insights into what it takes to operate in premium and international markets. These experiences strengthened our leadership approach, refined our operational thinking, and encouraged a more intentional, systems-driven way of building our business.
This support has enabled us to elevate our flagship product, Nayi Le Achaar Pâté, while reinforcing our focus on quality, compliance, and market readiness. We have become more deliberate in how we approach brand positioning, production standards, and route-to-market strategies – ensuring we are well-equipped to meet the expectations of both local and global consumers.
FoodBev SETA’s role in our journey is reflected in our progress toward certification, improved operational efficiency, and our growing confidence in engaging formal retail and export opportunities. Their investment has strengthened not just our business, but our long-term vision.
We now stand in a stronger position to scale sustainably, expand across multiple channels, and represent South African food innovation on a global stage. FoodBev SETA remains a key enabler in our growth, demonstrating a genuine commitment to empowering entrepreneurs and advancing the sector as a whole.”
– Thulani Mlambo, Founder & Director, Local to Global Foods (Pty) Ltd