Lonrho holds investments in companies in 7 Sub-Saharan countries. The group is managed via offices in Johannesburg, London and Mauritius and structured through two divisions:
FOOD AND BEVERAGE PROCESSING & DISTRIBUTION (FBP&D)
The manufacture and distribution of food and beverage products, as well as transport of such products into, across and out of Africa.
Market Expansion Services (MES)
Provides established brands a route to growth in new or existing African markets at a lower cost and reduced risk through the provision of local infrastructure, networks and expertise.
BIG BOTTLING COMPANY
Big Bottling Company holds exclusive rights to bottle and distribute the beverage products developed by AJE, one of the largest multinational beverage companies.
BRANDS CONSUMER GROUP
BCG is a distributor of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (‘FMCG’) for international, regional and local principals.
BRANDS CONSUMER GROUP
BCG is a distributor of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (‘FMCG’) for international, regional and local principals.
BRANDS CONSUMER GROUP
BCG is a distributor of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (‘FMCG’) for international, regional and local principals.
BRANDS CONSUMER GROUP
BCG is a distributor of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (‘FMCG’) for international, regional and local principals.
BRANDS CONSUMER GROUP
BCG is a distributor of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (‘FMCG’) for international, regional and local principals.
BRANDS CONSUMER GROUP
BCG is a distributor of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (‘FMCG’) for international, regional and local principals.
Big Bottling Company holds the exclusive rights to bottle and distribute the beverage products developed by AJE, one of the largest multinational beverage companies.
AJE is strongly committed to ‘democratising consumption’, reaching out to new consumer groups and providing them with access to high quality products at fair prices.
In addition to its flagship brand, BIG Cola, the company's product portfolio is complemented with brands in the water and juices categories, as well as hydrating and energy drinks.
Lonrho participated with a consortium of investors in 2018 to acquire the local Nigerian bottling operations from AJE as well as providing capital to expand production capacity.
BCG is a distributor of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (‘FMCG’) for international, regional and local principals, such as Beiersdorf (Nivea), Lindt, Ferrero, Lucky Star, Premier Food and Duracell, to name but a few. BCG has in-country distribution capabilities in Botswana, Zambia, Namibia, Malawi and indirectly, Zimbabwe, with logistics capabilities based out of South Africa. BCG is fully equipped to manage both ambient products (through Brands Africa) and temperature controlled or perishable products (through Brands Fresh)
