About

LE CAP FOODS

Through our manufacturing capabilities, we offer services to some of the most recognised and revered household – name brands and leading companies in the food service industry in South Africa.  Our Dealer own brand products are differentiated in terms of quality, packaging, specifications and product benefits.

The product range includes vegetable and meat products, marinades, fresh and frozen ready meals, pastry-based products, dairy products, ambient long shelf life and fillings and toppings.

Our specific capabilities lie with the specialised heat treatment technology to extend product shelf life amongst other retorting.

Benefits for retort packaging include:

Product shelf live similar to canned products

No refrigeration required

Transportation and storage cost savings

Improved product taste and appearance

Increased retention of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients

We have a full time manufacturing and Quality management team with extensive experience in food quality and safety processes.

Le Cap is audited annually and has FSSC certification, Department of Agriculture for export-  ZA certification, the Islamic Council of South Africa – HALAAL certification.
We are also audited by all our clients to ensure Food safety and Quality standards are met.

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Our

PHILOSOPHY

We supply products of only the highest quality while adhering to strict quality and food safety standards in order to supply products that are always to the specification and satisfaction of each of our customers.

Our goal is to ensure we deliver the highest level of service to our customers with the utmost integrity and to their complete satisfaction. We focus on growth by continuous improvement in our operation and of our employees.

Our

HISTORY

Established in 1996 Le Cap foods have grown from 12 employees to over 50 employees.  Certain staff members has been with the company over 20  Years.  We have built more than just a company, we’ve built a save environment for our people, creating job opportunities,  encouraging honestly and enriching people’s daily lives.

Our staff are qualified and highly experienced in their respective departments.
Le Cap Foods has become a recognised premium supplier of convenience foods, marinades, sauces, dressings and toppings. We supply specialised recipes and products to large food corporates.

Due to the Nature of our business, there has always been extensive focus on production, quality and process control standards.

Meet our

TEAM
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CHRIS STEYN

CHIEF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

BComm University of Stellenbosch

MBA University of Stellenbosch

During his professional career, Chris served in various executive positions across functional disciplines in finance, marketing, manufacturing and strategic management in the manufacturing of high technology equipment, fast moving consumable goods (FMCG), financial services and marketing organisations.

All the mentioned positions included local as well as international exposure and responsibilities.

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THEO NEL

SYSTEMS AND TECHNICAL MANAGER

MmedSC

Msc Physiology and Bio -Chemistry

Founder of Le Cap Food enterprises 1996, active in the food industry for the past 42 years, including 12 years of international experience in aseptic processing, process engineering and packaging.

Currently head of all system and technical training, including maintenance requirements and schedule planning of the company.

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LINDIE LOURENS

FINANCIAL MANAGER

With over 20 years of experience in various accounts responsibilities, she joined the Le Cap Foods team in 2015, starting in the procurement and ordering department, moving to head of accounts in 2017.

Her responsibilities also include HR functions.

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ANRI MÖLLER

RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND
QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

BSc Degree in Food Science from the University of Stellenbosch. 

She joined the Le Cap Foods team in 2011.

Currently heading the new product development and quality assurance division of the company.

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MARILISE SCHOLTZ

GENERAL OPERATIONAL MANAGER AND PRODUCTION PLANNING

Started her career in the restaurant trade, then worked for over 20 years for major food retail stores as a Store Manager and also Regional manager with the responsibility of eight Stores and also planning and opening of new stores.

She joined the Le Cap Foods team in 2019,  responsible for Logistics, orders, and production planning, and has since moved into the responsibility of General operational manager.

Meet our

Departments

Research, Development and
Quality Control Department / Team

Manager – Anri Möller (Head of Product development and Quality)

Quality Assurance Manager – Nelmari De Wet

Consisting of a highly skilled team, developing the recipes of products for existing and new clients as per their specifications.

Ensuring all food safety controls are in place and maintained daily to ensure the highest quality products. Training of Employees on processes and standards.

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Dishing and
Dry Weighing Department

Manager – Cedrick Luiters

Filling, weighing, sealing, and packing of all ingredients and items as per recipe formulations.  Ensuring the highest quality and food safety controls.

The cooking of the final product through the Retort process.

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Filling / Sauce Department

Manager – Anton van Zyl

The mixing of all raw materials adhering to recipe formulations, the cooking of sauces, baby food, and dairy products.

This is the start process of every product we make. Extreme measures are taken to ensure food safety and product specifications.

Quality assurance employees are present at every step of production.

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Kitchen / Cookpots Production

Manager – Anton van Zyl

The mixing of all raw materials adhering to recipe formulations, the cooking of sauces, baby food, and dairy products.

This is the start process of every product we make. Extreme measures are taken to ensure food safety and product specifications.

Quality assurance employees are present at every step of production.

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Receiving, Stock procurement and
Wet Weighing department

Procurement Manager – Bradley Davids

Receiving of all items according to recipe specification. Ensuring only the highest quality products are used by accredited suppliers.

Issuing stock for different departments and also safe stock storage is this team’s responsibility.

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Final product packing and Dispatch

Logistic Manager – Lorenzo Samuels

PA/ switchboard – Stacey Skippers

Packing of the product as per client specifications and ensuring orders are dispatch safe and on time to the different designations.

Final quality checks are done in this department before orders are dispatched.

Get in contact with us
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Physical Address

17 Lappan Rd, Tennantville, Stellenbosch, 7600

Trading Hours

Monday – Friday: 8.00 AM – 5:00 PM

Contact Number

Tel: +27 (0)21 887 7405

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