Last deal

Amount

Venture - Series Unknown

Stage

24.08.2011

Date

1

all rounds

date founded

Financing round

General

About Company
Libstar is a South African fast-moving consumer goods manufacturer and distributor.

Industry

Sector :

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Also Known As

Libstar

founded date

01.01.2005

Number of employees

Company Type

For Profit

Last funding type

Venture - Series Unknown

IPO status

Private

Description

Founded in 2005, Libstar operates 28 business units across 31 sites in South Africa, serving major retailers, brand owners, and the food service industry. With a diverse product portfolio including cheese, pasta, condiments, and detergent, Libstar is the largest private label and contract manufacturing group in Africa, generating significant revenue from its perishables segment.
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Andries Van Rensburg

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Andries joined Sasol in 1982 and before long he was promoted to Operations Manager. In 1989 he acted on his passion for the food business and took up a position with South Africa's food giant, Tiger Brands, where he served as Managing Director of subsidiaries such as Oceana Fishing, Langeberg Foods, and the Tiger Brands Culinary Division. He launched Libstar in 2005.

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