10 South African Entrepreneurs Pioneering In Organic Products
10 South African Entrepreneurs Pioneering In Organic Products. These entrepreneurs are leading the way in South Africa’s organic products industry, promoting sustainability, health, and eco-friendly practices. Here are ten South African entrepreneurs pioneering in the organic products industry:
Robyn Smith
Robyn Smith founded Faithful to Nature, an online retail store that offers a wide range of organic and eco-friendly products. The company is known for its rigorous standards in selecting products that are genuinely organic and sustainable. Faithful to Nature has become a leading online retailer in South Africa for organic and natural products, promoting healthier lifestyles and sustainable living.
Christine Buchanan and Louiza Rademan
Oh-Lief was co-founded by sisters Louiza Rademan and Christine Buchanan. The company produces a range of certified organic skincare products for babies and adults, made from natural and organic ingredients. Oh-Lief’s commitment to eco-friendly practices and organic certification has positioned it as a trusted brand in the South African market for organic skincare.
Nadia Jansen van Rensburg and Kirby van Rooyen
Rooted Natural was founded by Nadia Jansen van Rensburg and Kirby van Rooyen – two South African women with a passion for food and nutrition, who have realised how important it is to establish a healthy relationship with food from the first introduction. Through their knowledge and expertise as a registered dietitian and professional chef, they recognise the need for locally-produced, organic baby and toddler food. Food that is affordable and includes a wider variety of tastes and textures that is also earth-friendly.
Chanel Dankert
Chanel Dankert is the founder of Back 2 Nature, the company has curated a simplistic skin, hair and sun care range that caters to all skin and hair types. Regardless of your age, skin conditions and concerns, hair type and texture, or sensitivity, Back 2 Nature is designed to meet the diverse needs of the entire family. All ingredients used are 100% natural, plant & mineral based ( vegan ), locally sourced and organic where possible and contain no nasty chemicals, preservatives or chemical filters, meaning they are healthier for you and for the planet.
Thandi Mbulaheni
Co-founded by Thandi Mbulaheni, Skoon is a skincare brand that uses organic ingredients to create high-performance skincare products. They are committed to transparency and sustainability. Skoon has become a prominent name in the organic skincare market in South Africa, known for its innovative and clean formulations.
Nicole Precoudis
Nicole Precoudis founded Terra Madre, a farm-to-table company that produces organic fruits and vegetables. The company also offers organic products such as jams and preserves. Terra Madre is dedicated to promoting organic farming and providing consumers with fresh, organic produce.
Marlize Nel
In 2014, Marlize Nel’s vision became a reality when she purchased Down to Earth with the intention of honouring its origins and purpose. Down to Earth produces organic skincare and healing products using African botanicals. The products are designed to be gentle yet effective. Down to Earth is celebrated for its use of indigenous ingredients and its commitment to sustainable practices.
Kate Moore-Gordon & Bruce Moore-Gordon
Kate Moore-Gordon and Bruce Moore-Gordon founded Pure Beginnings, a company that creates organic baby skincare products. The products are certified organic and free from harmful chemicals. Pure Beginnings is a trusted brand among South African parents, known for its safe and gentle organic products for babies.
Mondli & Noluthando Magwaza
Mondli and Ndo are entrepreneurial sweethearts that built the incredible brand Black African organics from the ground-up. Black African Organics was established in 2013 to encourage African women to embrace their natural self and feel comfortable in their own skin. The brand celebrates the true beauty of being oneself and strongly defies society’s standards of beauty. The brand believes that an individual defines their own beauty by being the best version of themselves inside and out. The brand understands that it is extremely important to love one’s skin and take good care of it as it plays a major part in boosting self-confidence for most people. To help with this mission, Black African Organics was created as a comprehensive range of personal care products that are made with the best of Africa’s natural skin-loving ingredients, without the nasty chemicals.
Simon Hazell
He is the founder of Inseco, an insect protein company that converts low-value organic by-products into nutritious and sustainable insect ingredients. The company’s products have numerous applications in animal feed, pet food, crop production, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Using state of the art technology, the company is responding to the demand for sustainable and high-quality ingredients to feed a rapidly growing global population.
