About SAHARA FOODS
Sahara Foods is a family-run business which has been in operation for over 25 years. We are passionate about providing products that are of excellent quality and that meet the needs of our customers.
FAMILY-RUN
Sahara Foods is a family-run business which has been in operation for over 25 years. It was first established under the name Vegmate in 1996, and in 2004 its name was changed to Sahara Foods.
COMMITTED
We are committed to providing quality, service and innovation, ensuring that our customers’ requirements are met timeously.
INNOVATIVE
Our product offering caters to a range of clients, from the housewife to the fine-dining industry, and is constantly evolving to meet the demands of our customers.
SOUTH AFRICAN MADE
Sahara Foods was established in 1996 under the name Vegmate by Francis James. Later on, in 2004, the company was renamed to Sahara Foods and became the umbrella brand under which Sahara Veg now falls. The company has now been passed down to and is run by Cedric and Melanie James. Our passion for providing locally made, quality products to households, catering industries and restaurants has set us apart from our competitors. We have always taken pride in providing trustworthy service and innovative products.
EMPLOYEES
PRODUCTS
PRODUCTS SOLD
QUALITY INGREDIENTS
OUR VISION
Our vision is to see more households, caterers and restaurants in South Africa producing delicious, high-quality food while using the products we manufacture. Additionally, we strive to be a business that contributes to the economy through job creation.
OUR MISSION
We are passionate about being on the cutting-edge of food production, continually developing and expanding our locally produced product offering while never compromising on quality. Additionally, we aim to create jobs and constantly upskill people in the food production sector.

Visit Us
Unit 7, Verulam Industrial Park,
2 Mission Road,
Missionland, Verulam
Contact us
083 468 1335 or 082 565 3179
032 541 6113 / 5 / 7
info@saharaveg.com
Open Hours
M-T: 8am - 5pm
F: 8am - 4pm
S-S: Closed
S.A.N.H.A APPROVED
South African National Halaal Authority approved
