LIBSTAR’S TRUSTED BRANDS

Libstar has a wide range of products that are ideal for chefs’ pantries, stocking deli shelves, and everything in-between, divided into 5 easy-to-remember categories.

Since 2005, Libstar’s business units have become some of the most-loved food, beverages and household products in SA and beyond. Their family of companies is divided into five distinct categories.

PERISHABLES Libstar’s largest category in terms of revenue is Perishables. These include the likes of Lancewood, Finlar, Rialto, Denny’s Mushrooms and Millennium Foods. Lancewood’s successful launch of its award-winning yoghurt range and ready-to-eat dairy sauces, and Denny’s 100% compostable punnet launched in late 2019 are signifiers of its drive for more innovation in this category.

BAKING AND BAKING AIDS In Libstar’s Baking and Baking Aids category are three wellknown brands: Amaro Foods, Retailer Brands and Cani Artisan Bakers. For those who need to avoid allergens, Amaro’s Gluten-Free Flapjacks available through Woolies, are ideal. And we cannot stress enough how delicious Cani’s rusks are – from their naturally fermented potatoyeast rusks to the aerated threephase baked rusks. Of course, Robertsons is a well-known fixture in every chef’s baking department, and this is no exception. GROCERIES A vast array of products and brands, Groceries comprise seasoned favourites and new innovations such as Smoked Paprika from Cape Her & Spice, Goldcrest’s new olive pesto, and tomato, chilli and garlic pesto – perfect for either pasta or antipasta platters. Brands within this category include Cecil Vinegar, Hurter’s Honey (the Fynbos Honey comes highly recommended), Khoisan Gourmet and others.

HOUSEHOLD AND PERSONAL CARE Although one that perhaps did not affect the chef in former years, this is one to note both during and post-COVID. The Libstar Household and Personal Care category was launched this year with the I-Pro range of hygiene products. These include waterless hand sanitiser, anti-bacterial surface cleaner, and hygiene hand wash. SNACKS AND CONFECTIONERY Last but certainly not least is perhaps our favourite category! Two brands fall within this segment: Ambassador Foods and K Snacks. Ambassador has a wide range of gluten-free health products like the luxurious and nutty Carb Conscious Granola with Almond and Cocoa Nibs, or the Carrot Cake Veggie Bars with cinnamon-dusted pecan nuts and carrot pieces set on a vegan yoghurt base. Well-known and loved snacks like Pringles also fall into this category. To find out more about Libstar and their full range of products and brands, visit www.libstar.co.za.