UAC Foods

Name

UAC Foods

Legal name

UAC Foods Limited

Website

https://uacfoodsng.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Packaged Foods and Beverages

NAICS

Snack Food Manufacturing (31191), Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (311520), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013), Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (2024), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Jerky & Meat Snacks (CRADABAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Frozen & Refrigerated Snack Foods (Ice Cream Novelties, Snack Bites) (CRADABAL)

Keywords

• Packaged food manufacturing
• Snacks and beverages
• Ice cream products
• Bottled spring water
• Convenience foods

Headquarters

HQ city

Lagos

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Packaged Foods and Beverages Sales: UAC Foods generates revenue through manufacturing and selling packaged foods and beverages including sausage rolls, ice cream, bottled water, and snacks through retail and wholesale channels across Nigeria.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

UAC Foods Limited manufactures and distributes branded packaged foods and beverages across Nigeria, including sausage rolls (Gala, Kingsway), ice cream and dairy (Supreme), bottled spring water (Swan), and snacks (Funtime). The company operates production facilities in Lagos and Jos, and reaches consumers through major retail chains, independent supermarkets, and a direct e-commerce platform. Its flagship product, Gala Sausage Roll, has been in the Nigerian market since 1962.

Product overview

UAC Foods Limited is a leading Nigerian food manufacturer and marketer of tasty, nourishing convenience foods, operating as a subsidiary of UAC Nigeria Plc. The company offers a diversified portfolio of branded packaged foods organized across three main categories: Snacks (Gala Sausage Roll, Gala Chin Chin, Kingsway Pastry Roll, Funtime Chips), Dairies/Ice Cream (Supreme Ice Cream, Supreme Yoghurt), and Beverages (Swan Natural Spring Water, Zuri Seasoning). The core flagship product is the Gala Sausage Roll, pioneered in 1962, which has become a Nigerian cultural icon. Products are distributed nationwide through retail outlets, supermarkets, and an online store platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gala Sausage Roll: A unique snack made from pure beef filling and rich wheat-based pastry. Has been part of Nigerian heritage for over 60 years as the Go-Getter's companion. Available in King-Size, Classic (65g), and Cocktail variants.
• Supreme Ice Cream
• Swan Natural Spring Water
• Funtime Chips
• Kingsway
• Zuri Seasoning

Products and services

• Gala Sausage Roll Iconic Nigerian sausage roll made from pure beef filling and wheat-based pastry. Available in King-Size (120g), Classic (65g), and Cocktail (pillow pack) variants. First and only sausage roll in Nigeria to receive HALAL certification.
• Supreme Ice Cream Rich, creamy ice cream brand serving as an ideal dessert for all occasions. Available in Tubs (2L, 500ml, 220ml, 120ml), Impulse bars, and Pouch formats. Flavors include Vanilla, Vanilla Strawberry, and Vanilla Chocolate. Contains high calcium and protein content.
• Swan Natural Spring Water Premium alkaline natural spring water with no chemical additives, sourced approximately 200m below ancient volcanoes. Naturally filtered and fortified with calcium, magnesium, and zinc. Available in 50cl, 75cl, and 150cl PET bottles.
• Funtime Snacks Affordable snack brand targeting convenience snacking. Sub-brands include Funtime Coconut Chips (sweet coconut in flat square shape) and Funtime Groundnut Chips. Introduced in 1992.
• King-Size Gala Sausage Roll Extra-large variant of the Gala Sausage Roll (120g) launched in February 2025. Features richer taste and more beef filling than the classic variant, designed for consumers with hearty appetites seeking more satisfaction.
• Kingsway Pastry Roll Alternative pastry roll product under the Kingsway brand. Positioned as an affordable sausage roll offering 'more for same great taste and quality', targeting consumers seeking value in the sausage roll category.
• Kingsway Loaf Premium-quality bread product launched October 2024. Made with premium ingredients, soft and fresh, suitable for various meal occasions from toast in the morning to bread and akra in the evening.
• Gala Chin Chin Crunchy, tasty snack relaunched in 2024 as a brand extension leveraging Gala's 60+ year heritage. Appeals to a wide demographic for on-the-go snacking, relaxation, and lunchboxes.
• Supreme Ice Cream Pouch Vanilla Convenient, portable, mess-free ice cream in pouch format launched November 2024. Offers smooth, creamy vanilla taste in compact easy-to-use packaging ideal for life on the go.
• Supreme Yoghurt Light, wholesome, and satisfying dairy snack launched November 2024. Refreshing treat in convenient pouch format designed for fast-paced lifestyles.
• Zuri Seasoning Seasoning product from UAC Foods' portfolio. Mentioned as part of the diverse range of products alongside the main brands.
• UAC Foods Online Store Direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform (shop.uacfoodsng.com) for online purchasing of UAC Foods products including Gala Sausage Rolls, Supreme Ice Cream, Swan Water, and Funtime Chips, with delivery across Nigeria.
• Gala Spicy Spicy variant of the Gala sausage roll, halal certified alongside the Classic variant. Expands the Nigerian snacking experience with additional flavor profile.

Quantifiable outcome

• 73% increase in revenue to N340.47 billion in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights1 record

Regional players

• Honeywell Flour Mills Plc: Nigerian flour and pasta manufacturer (Honeywell Superfine Flour). Comparable in scale and distribution to UAC Foods, with adjacent product categories.
• BUA Foods Plc: BUA Foods is a Nigerian food manufacturer producing flour, pasta, sugar, and rice. Comparable in scale to UAC Foods within the Nigerian FMCG landscape, though focused on staples rather than impulse snacks.
• Dangote Foods (Dangote Sugar Refinery / Dangote Pasta): Dangote Foods is a leading Nigerian food manufacturer (sugar, pasta, tomato paste) — a comparable Nigerian food manufacturer with similar scale and distribution reach across Nigerian grocery retail.

Broad incumbents

• PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc: Diversified FMCG conglomerate in Nigeria with personal care, food, and electronics categories. Competes with UAC Foods in food/consumer goods, though not in the same niche.
• Unilever Nigeria Plc: Major FMCG conglomerate in Nigeria with food, personal care, and home care products. Relevant peer in the broader Nigerian FMCG market, with overlapping food (tea, bouillons) categories.
• Tiger Brands: South African FMCG conglomerate with a strong sausage, snacks, and processed meat portfolio. While geographically South Africa, several UAC Foods executives (including GM Commercial Ayo Awosika) previously worked at Tiger Brands, and the category overlap with Gala Sausage Roll positions Tiger Brands as a strategic comparable.

Direct peers

• De-United Foods Industries (DUFIL Prima Foods): Manufacturer of Indomie instant noodles, Power Pasta, and Power Oil in Nigeria. A direct competitor in the impulse-snack and convenience-food category in similar retail channels.
• Fan Milk (Lagos Group / FanMilk): Fan Milk is a leading Nigerian and West African dairy and ice cream producer, controlled by Danone. It directly competes with UAC Foods' Supreme Ice Cream and Swan Spring Water brands in the same retail channel.
• Cadbury Nigeria Plc: Cadbury Nigeria produces snacks and confectionery (Bournvita, Tom Tom, Cadbury Eclairs) and competes in the same impulse-snack category served by UAC Foods' Gala and Funtime brands.
• Nestlé Nigeria Plc: Nestlé Nigeria is a leading FMCG company with a broad portfolio including dairy, ice cream, beverages, and seasoning — directly overlapping with UAC Foods' Supreme, Swan, and Zuri categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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