The world’s most recognizable multinational corporations has been in the game for 130 years. Johnson & Johnson operates in 60 different countries hence becoming one of the world’s largest health and wellness companies. Pharmacist Robert Wood Johnson and his brothers […]
What’s in it
Zyl Sea Foods
After being established in 2007, the Zyl Seafood supplied quality seafood to palaces and Federal Government Organizations in Johannesburg. The profits they gained from this gave them the idea of developing a large fish processing facility country wide. Zyl Seafood now provides the best seafood products and is trusted for its best services to the domestic and international market.
Epic foods
The married couple Taylor Collins and Katie Forrest founded Epic foods which is a company that sells energy bars and snacks made from meat. Though they sold meat products, the couple were endurance athletes with strict vegan diets. They were not passionate carnivores. Although it took them years to reach their goal, the two finally hit their stride hence the name epic foods. It was the excitement over success that gave them the name Epic foods now known world-wide.
Thokoman foods
The brand is a subsidiary of Goody which is a food product company in the Middle East, South Africa and Sub Saharan Africa. While following his grandfather who created a name for himself decades ago for pioneering the Middle East Company, Mr Saied Ahmed Basamh founded the brand Goody Thokoman Foods. He later expanded the peanut butter manufacturing company to several countries around the world.
Kellogg’s
Amidst questions of how the name came up, Kellogg’s disclosed that the name came from Will Kellogg’s last name. During the first days of the company’s existence, Will would sign out every box that he sent out as a sign of authenticity. His signature literally became the logo for Kellogg’s breakfast cereals founded in 1900.
Mugg and Bean
While traveling in Chicago during the 90s, Ben Filmalter and wife Judi came across a unique little coffee shop that prided itself on its spirit of generosity. After he was inspired by this, Ben opened his first Mug and Bean […]
Colgate
The history of Colgate is traced from 1873 when it was founded by William Colgate. The man was a soap and candle maker who began selling his wares in New York City under the name William Colgate & Company. When he […]
Huletts
At a time when many where asking for the meaning of the brand name, Tongaat Hulett disclosed that its name was taken from the name of the uThongathi River which passes by the town. In line with its commitment to delivering […]
Coca-Cola
When Atlanta pharmacist, Dr. John S. Pemberton invented the well-known Coke soft drink, he marketed it as a patent medicine and hangover remedy because, well, it contained cocaine. The brand was publicized in 1886 after book keeper Frank Robinson, chose […]
KOO
Over the years, KOO has been nominated as the best baked beans product. It is therefore owned by Tiger Brands South Africa which started in 1940 as a farmer cooperative and currently offers a product portfolio spanning across ten categories. The […]