Quantum Foods is a diversified business built around animal feed, poultry and eggs. We are one of a few high-volume producers serving livestock farmers, processors and retailers in South Africa and selected other African markets.
Our values have been defined to foster a culture of fairness and respect for our employees, communities, suppliers and customers. They inform our behaviour and actions while supporting our vision and purpose.
Teamwork – trust and shared goals
Accountability – ownership and responsibility
Exceeding expectations – high standards and going the extra mile
Adaptable – change quickly and move with the times
Resilience – never give up
How we create value
A pathway to better nutrition
We provide affordable protein through our poultry and egg products, distribution networks and retail customer relationships. This drives food security, combats malnutrition and contributes to better health and wellbeing.
An integrated, diversified and optimised value chain
We are one of the only suppliers for larger customers requiring security of quality supply. Our integrated feeds and farming business segments mitigate cyclical and geographic concentration challenges typical of the agricultural sector.
Pioneering opportunities in Africa
We explore options to invest and expand our capacity in high-growth areas in sub-Saharan Africa. We service rural areas and informal markets in Zambia and Uganda, and supply both informal and formal retailers in Mozambique.
Strong sustainability focus driving efficiencies and impact
We are committed to advancing good environmental, social and governance practices to maintain a sustainable, ethical and responsible business. This is supported by solid management bench strength and investment in a development pipeline.
Financial prudence and risk mitigation
Our board of directors and executive team manage cash flow and working capital in an environment characterised by high input costs and periodic disaster events, such as outbreaks of poultry diseases. We have a healthy asset base to grow through further strategic investment.
Flexible, data-driven operating models
We have developed inherent resilience to high-impact events such as poultry diseases, allowing us to respond quickly and effectively. Data captured throughout the value chain leads to improved efficiencies, productivity and margin protection.
Geographic footprint
From our head office in Wellington, South Africa, we co-ordinate operations in South Africa, Zambia, Uganda and Mozambique. Our production facilities in these countries are well established, have a proven track record, and have a strong base to expand into sub-Saharan Africa.
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Egg packing stations
Depot
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Operations
Our value chain
Quantum Foods has an integrated and diversified value chain that enables us to provide affordable access to poultry and egg products for human consumption and animal feeds for livestock consumption.
Natural resources
Procurement
Farming
Manufacturing and processing
Distribution and retail
Distribution is done by road and mostly outsourced for all product categories. We transfer or sell products to a range of internal and external customers.
- Animal feeds – internal customers and commercial livestock farmers
- Day-old broiler chicks – internal farms and commercial livestock farmers
- Broilers – commercial abattoirs
- Day-old layer chicks and point-of-lay hens – internal customers (for egg production) and external customers
- Eggs and liquid eggs – retailers, wholesalers, industrial customers and informal markets
Waste
Waste includes poultry litter or manure, bird mortalities, food waste, packaging and effluent. Waste is treated onsite where possible or contracted for removal, reuse or recycling. Effluent is either treated through municipal infrastructure or in evaporation dams.
We maintain the highest levels of quality and safety through both internal and external audits and inspections. Our flock, animal feed components, products and facilities comply with standards such as ISO 9000, 14001 and 45000, FSSC 22000 and export certification.
Our strategy
Quantum Foods’ strategy supports the successful execution of our vision and purpose. We drive strategic success through quality, efficient operations, product performance and world-class operations.
Re-focus, optimise and grow
Drivers of success
Quality
Efficient operations
Product performance
World-class operations
Optimise business portfolio
Growth
Efficient operations and customer focus
Human capital management
Organisational health
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Our strategyLeadership team
The executive committee comprises a team of experienced senior managers with sound industry knowledge. This contributes positively to the execution of our business strategy and operational performance.
ADEL DEIDRÉ VAN DER MERWE
Chief executive officer
Qualifications
BCom Management Accounting
Adel has been with us since 2008 and in her current role since 2024. She has over 16 years’ experience in the animal feeds and food industry, including in the corporate finance and procurement departments of Pioneer Foods and Nova Feeds.
ANDRÉ HUGO MULLER
Chief financial officer
Qualifications
CA(SA)
André has been with us since 2003 and in his current role since 2012. He worked as financial manager and farming operations manager for Nulaid, and as national sales and marketing manager for Tydstroom.
ROELOF VILJOEN
Executive: Supply chain
Qualifications
CA(SA)
Roelof has been with us since 2008 and in his current role since 2016. He has over 25 years’ experience in the food industry, of which the majority have been in the poultry industry.
MARTHINUS PETRUS VAN LILL
Executive: Feeds
Qualifications
BCom (Acc), BCompt (Hons), SAIPA (PA)
Thinus has been with us since 1997. He has over 26 years’ experience in the animal feeds and poultry industry and is a long-standing director on the board of the Animal Feeds Manufacturing Association of South Africa.
SELLO LACTON MAILULA
Executive: Broiler farming
Qualifications
NDip Poultry, BTech Agriculture, PGDip, MBA
Lacton has been with us in his current role since 2020. He has over 24 years’ experience in the poultry industry, the bulk of which was gained in the broiler poultry value chain.
HEATHER ELIZABETH PETHER
Executive: Human Resources
Qualifications
National Diploma in Human Resources, BA (HSSS)
Heather has been with us since 2005 and in her current role since 2012. She has over 28 years’ experience in the human resources field, including as human resources manager of Tydstroom.
JAN HENDRIK VAN RHYN
Executive: Africa
Qualifications
BEng, MSc, BCom (Hons)
Jannie has been with us in his current role since 2014. He has been involved in projects, business development and operations in sub-Saharan Africa for more than 10 years.
LESEGO AMOS SELALEDI
Executive: Bergvlei Chicks
Qualifications
BAgric, BInstAgrar (Hons), MPhil, BBA, MBA
Amos has been with us since 1999 and in his current role since 2022. He has over 25 years’ experience in the poultry industry as technical manager, national manager and executive for layer farming.
DAVID MICHAEL NEL
Executive: Layer Farming and Eggs
Qualifications
BCompt, MBA
David has been in his current role since 2024. He has over 20 years’ experience in the food industry as finance, business development and national pack stations manager and is a member of the South African Poultry Association egg board.
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Governance