DELI SPICES

What DELI SPICES does

Deli Spices (Deli Spices Pty Ltd) is a South African B2B supplier of seasoning blends, food additives, flavour concentrates, marinades, sauces, brines, soya protein, casings, and ready-to-cook meat products, operating alongside a complementary range of imported European meat-processing equipment and requisites. The company serves commercial butchery operators, food manufacturers, hospitality and catering businesses, and retail butchery counters across South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Kenya, with its core market being Sub-Saharan meat processors seeking consistent, certified seasoning and functional ingredient solutions.

The business is built around proprietary formulation capability housed in an in-house Innovation Centre, supported by a dense physical footprint of 16+ company-owned branches and regional distribution partnerships, enabling direct sales with on-site technical support, custom blending, and butchery layout consulting. Revenue is generated through quote-based B2B sales of ingredients, fresh meat preparations, and equipment, with pricing not publicly disclosed. Product lines span core seasonings, meal-creation solutions (curries, pies, soups, batters, desserts), processed-meat systems (brines, emulsified products), and a newly launched plant-based range.

Deli Spices has been operating for approximately 40 years (founded circa 1985) and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the MANE Group, a global flavour and ingredients house. The company maintains a broad compliance portfolio — including FSSC 22000, Halaal, Kosher, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and B-BBEE — which underpins its ability to sell into formal retail, food service, and export channels in the region.

Name

DELI SPICES

Legal name

Deli Spices Pty Ltd

Website

https://delispices.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Deli Spices is a South African B2B supplier of seasoning blends, food additives, marinades, and meat-processing equipment serving meat processors, food manufacturers, and hospitality operators across Sub-Saharan Africa, and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the MANE Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Ingredient Manufacturing

NAICS

Animal Slaughtering and Processing (31161), Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing (311941), Other Food Manufacturing (3119)

SIC

Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090), Meat Packing Plants (2011)

akta.pro primary industry

Marinated, Seasoned & Enhanced Meats (Injected/Tumbled/Brined) (AFANAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Deli & prepared foods (retail/foodservice pack) manufacturing (AFAKAHAF), Refrigerated Meat & Seafood (Processed/Packaged) (CRADACAK)

Keywords

• Food seasoning blends
• Meat processing ingredients
• Flavour concentrates
• Industrial spice supply
• Butchery requisites

Headquarters

HQ city

Cape Town

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Food Ingredient Sales: B2B sales of seasoning blends, additives, flavour concentrates, spices, herbs, marinades, sauces, and functional ingredients to food manufacturers, butchery counters, and hospitality businesses
2. Fresh Meat Products: Ready-to-cook meat products including boerewors, sausages, burgers, biltong, droewors for commercial and retail applications
3. Equipment and Requisites: Meat processing equipment, bandsaw blades, knives, netting and accessories sold to food processing operations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Deli Spices manufactures and supplies seasoning blends, flavour concentrates, marinades, sauces, brines, food additives, sausage casings, herbs and spices, soya protein, batters, breadings, coatings, crumbs, fresh meat lines, plant-based products, smoke products, and butchery requisites. The company also distributes imported meat processing equipment and serves as a one-stop supplier of total ingredient, meal creation, and functional ingredient solutions to food processors, retail butchers, and hospitality operators across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Product overview

Deli Spices is a leading seasoning and additive blend supplier to the Sub-Saharan food industry, offering a comprehensive portfolio of food ingredients and solutions. The core offering consists of Ready Packs and seasonings, flavour concentrates, additives, casings (natural, collagen, and artificial), herbs & spices, and functional soya protein. The company also provides meal creation solutions including batters, breadings, coatings, crumbs, curries, pies, soups, stocks, and desserts. Fresh meat products encompass boerewors, sausages, burgers, biltong, and braaiwors, while processed meat offerings include brines, emulsified products, and dried/matured products. Marinades, sauces, and sprinkles round out the flavour solutions. Equipment offerings include meat processing machinery imported from European manufacturers and requisites such as bandsaw blades and knives. Sub-brands include Seven Colours Grill Seasoning, Kameeldoring Boerewors, Vuyo's Braaiwors, Mom's Choice Burger, and Deli Whip Imitation Cream. The company serves the food manufacturing, hospitality, catering, and retail sectors across Sub-Saharan Africa with Halaal certified products and also offers non-Halaal and plant-based alternatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kameeldoring™: Traditional South African spice brand featuring products like Kameeldoring Boerewors, Biltong Spice, and related seasonings.
• Vuyo's™
• Seven Colours Grill Seasoning™
• Mom's Choice™
• Dad's Choice™
• Deli Chip Sprinkle
• Delinnaise

Products and services

• Ready Packs and Seasonings Pre-portioned seasoning packs and seasoning blends sold under manufacturer codes, used by food processors and butchers in batch production.
• Flavour Concentrates Concentrated flavour bases used to deliver consistent taste profiles in meat and food manufacturing.
• Marinades and Sauces Liquid marinades and sauces formulated for meat processors, butchers, and foodservice operators.
• Food Additives Functional food additives for processed meat and food production, including the Non-Halaal FoodTech Range.
• Sausage Casings Casings supplied to meat processors and butchers for sausage and processed meat production.
• Herbs and Spices Bulk and blended herbs and spices sold to food manufacturers, butchers, and foodservice operators.
• Soya Protein Soya protein-based functional ingredients for processed meat, food manufacturing, and plant-based applications.
• Sprinkles and Seasonings Ready-to-use seasoning sprinkles sold under sub-brands including Seven Colours Grill Seasoning and Deli Chip Sprinkle.
• Batters, Breadings, Coatings and Crumbs Batter, breading, coating, and crumb systems for coated meat and food products.
• Brines Brine solutions used in cured and processed meat production.
• Fresh Meat Products Sub-branded fresh meat lines including boerewors, sausages, burgers, biltong, braaiwors, and mince sold to retail and foodservice channels.
• Plant-Based Products Vegetarian and plant-based food products developed using the company's seasoning and functional ingredient technology.
• Meat Processing Equipment Imported meat processing equipment supplied alongside ingredients to commercial meat processing customers.
• Smoke Products Wood chips, logs, and smoking products for commercial smoking applications.
• Butchery Requisites Butchery requisites including bandsaw blades, knives, and netting for commercial butchery operations.
• Meal Creation Solutions Pre-blended meal creation solutions including bases for curries, pies, soups, and desserts.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MANE GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMANE Group is the parent company of Deli Spices. As part of the MANE Group, Deli Spices leverages global sourcing capabilities for high-quality ingredients and benefits from the international reach and resources of the MANE Group.
• MW Packaging (Botswana)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Deli Spices products in Botswana.
• NAMCAS (Namibia)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Deli Spices products in Namibia.
• ABBIAMO TRADING (Zimbabwe)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner with offices in Bulawayo and Harare.
• H&M Packaging (South Africa)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner in Bloemfontein for Deli Spices products.
• C&S Suppliers (South Africa)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner in East London border region.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• MANE SA: MANE is the parent company of Deli Spices and one of the largest global flavor and fragrance houses, headquartered in France. It is directly comparable because Deli Spices inherits MANE's ingredient technology, serves overlapping food industry customers, and operates under the same corporate flavor-platform strategy.
• Kerry Group: Kerry Group is a global taste and nutrition company supplying seasonings, flavors, and functional ingredients to food and beverage manufacturers worldwide. It is broadly comparable because its taste and nutrition segment serves the same B2B meat processing and food manufacturing customer base as Deli Spices, with overlapping product categories in seasonings, marinades, and coatings.
• Givaudan: Givaudan is the world's largest flavor and fragrance company, supplying flavors, taste ingredients, and functional solutions to food and beverage manufacturers globally. It is comparable to Deli Spices as both operate in the B2B flavor and seasoning ingredient space serving food manufacturers, although Givaudan operates at a far larger scale across all major global markets.
• International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF): IFF is a major global ingredient company producing flavors, seasonings, and food ingredients for the food, beverage, and consumer products industries. It is comparable because it supplies flavor systems, seasonings, and functional ingredients to food manufacturers across multiple categories, overlapping with Deli Spices' B2B ingredient offering.
• Symrise AG: Symrise is a leading global supplier of flavors, fragrances, and food ingredients with strong presence in savory flavors and meat applications. It is broadly comparable because it serves the same food and meat processing customer base with seasoning blends, flavor systems, and functional ingredients, competing for the same multinational food manufacturer accounts.
• McCormick & Company: McCormick is the world's largest spice manufacturer and flavor solutions provider with both consumer and food service/industrial divisions. It is comparable to Deli Spices because both produce spice blends, seasonings, marinades, and functional ingredients, though McCormick operates at significantly larger scale and with global retail brand presence.
• Fuchs Gewürze: Fuchs is Europe's largest spice and seasoning manufacturer, supplying spice blends, seasonings, and functional ingredients to industrial food producers, food service operators, and retail channels. It is directly comparable in product mix — seasonings, spice mixes, marinades, and coatings for the meat processing industry — though it operates in European markets.
• Griffith Foods: Griffith Foods is a global custom food ingredient company specializing in seasonings, sauces, coatings, and functional ingredients for branded food companies and food service operators. It is comparable because it offers custom formulation services to food manufacturers across meat and savory categories, directly overlapping Deli Spices' service-led B2B model.
• Wiberg: Wiberg is an Austrian family-owned manufacturer of spices, herbs, seasonings, and food ingredients serving the food industry, food service, and retail markets. It is comparable because it supplies spice blends, marinades, and seasoning systems to meat processors and food manufacturers, mirroring Deli Spices' core ingredient offering, though with a stronger European focus.

Direct peers

• Newly Weds Foods: Newly Weds Foods is a US-based global supplier of coatings, seasonings, batters, and functional ingredients for the processed meat and food manufacturing industries. It is highly comparable to Deli Spices because both operate as B2B ingredient specialists whose primary customers are meat processors and food manufacturers, with parallel product portfolios in seasonings, batters, and breadings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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