Fortified porridges, soya, one-pots and soups.
Five ranges: porridges, soya, one-pots, soups and NSNP institutional 5kg packs — for households, schools and catering.
Breakfast that builds — not empty cereal calories
High-protein, vitamin-enriched instant porridges for children and families
Essential minerals, B-vitamins, fibre, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and iron. Banana, Strawberry, Chocolate, Original.
Protein that stretches every pot
Plant-based protein mince — affordable and versatile
High protein, low cost. Ideal for households, catering and business. Chilli Beef, Rich Beef, Beef & Onion, Mutton.
A complete plate in one pack
Ready-to-cook complete meals with balanced nutrition
Protein, vitamins A & D, iron and calcium. Authentic African flavours. Cooked in ~20 minutes. Locally sourced.
Warmth and micronutrients at the lowest cost point
Fortified instant soup thickeners — classic SA flavours
Vitamins A & C, iron and calcium. Brown Onion, Minestrone, Oxtail, Chicken and more. Supports local maize farmers.
Institutional packs for the NSNP pathway
5kg packs for school kitchens on the Department of Basic Education pathway.
Approved by the National Department of Basic Education for the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP).
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Big Five Foods has landed the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) pathway with South Africa’s Department of Basic Education — planned to feed 2.5 million children per day with fortified porridges, soya minces and one-pot meals. That scale is a high-level delivery plan as the programme ramps, not a claim of current daily operational headcount.
NSNP-approved institutional SKUs — Enriched Porridge 5kg, Beef Soya Mince 5kg and One-Pot Chicken Biryani Mix 5kg — plus household and catering ranges designed for school-day feeding at scale. When children eat well, they can learn. NSNP is one of the country’s flagship interventions for learner wellbeing. Landing this programme builds institutional credibility that should open pathways into other government departments locally and, as proof compounds, into public-sector programmes across Africa — with Group delivery capacity attached.
About NSNP: South Africa’s National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP), led by the Department of Basic Education, provides one nutritious meal on each school day to learners in quintile 1–3 public schools (and selected special schools), supporting attendance, concentration and food security. Official DBE programme page.
CERTIFICATIONS
Big Five Foods™ certifications in plain words, limited to exactly what each certificate covers. Copies are available to buyers on request.
South African National Halaal Authority (SANHA)
All Big Five Foods products are certified Halaal by the South African National Halaal Authority (SANHA).
Trade confirmation certificate available to buyers on request
Certified manufacturing and packing facility
FSSC 22000 v6 · ISO 22000:2018
Big Five Foods products are manufactured and packed in an FSSC 22000 Version 6 certified facility in South Africa (incorporating ISO 22000:2018).
Certificate and manufacturer confirmation letter available to buyers on request
Source, fortify, certify and deliver.
Locally grown grains milled and precision-fortified with essential micronutrients.
Smart packaging with full batch traceability.
Institutional and retail channels. Where applicable, trade via SupplierAdvisor® with live order feedback.
The price figure is an internal comparison. Meals delivered are programme-reported. Ask for the latest dated brief when you enquire.
5.0 out of 5Average rating
“A Fantastic Brand with An Exceptional Mission”
I absolutely loved the porridge, not just in terms of the taste but I usually get very bloated when I consume large amounts of other porridges (my training requires me to) and this product has not done that to me in the slightest. If anything I feel more energized and light on my feet.
“Phenomenal”
We prepared 2 full bales pf casserole meal, providing nourishing , delicious hot lunch for 704 children. The meals were an absolute hit with the little ones, who thoroughly enjoyed every bite. In addition to providing vital sustenance, your donation provided much needed relief to our daily operational costs, because…
“Quality meal In a bag”
One Pot Meals are just a winner,A great meal experience begins with your senses . As soon as you open a packet the aroma entices you . When dishing you can see it's good quality. On all levels and absolute winner . Keep up the great work ,you are creating a quality meal that is affordable for every one to enjoy .
“Extra awesome meal”
The first thing that catches your attention,when you open the bag is the aroma. It's quick and easy to cook,,it's filling and very visually appealing once served . It's a definite 10 out of 10 Quality product
“Best Porridge I have tasted”
The packaging caught my attention, first . Once I made a serving of the porridge I was impressed with the quality and flavour. It's a definite winner
“Tastes amazing”
The One-pot tastes amazing our beneficiaries love it. Its well balanced in terms of spices.
Quoted with permission, in our customers’ own words.
Local coverage of the fight against food insecurity in KwaZulu-Natal — including the taxi industry joining the response. Watch how communities and partners are mobilising around nutrition and access.
Food insecurity | KZN Taxi industry joins fight against hunger
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4 products · From 1 carton (retail) · volume pricing on SupplierAdvisor®
Retail / catering packs
Vitamin-enriched instant porridge — locally grown maize, everyday staple.
Retail / catering packs
Chocolate fortified porridge — high nutrition that households actually want.
Retail / catering packs
Banana fortified porridge for children and families.
Retail / catering packs
Strawberry fortified porridge — taste-forward micronutrient delivery.
4 products · From 1 carton (retail) · volume pricing on SupplierAdvisor®
Retail / catering packs
Plant-based protein mince — affordable protein that stretches every pot.
Retail / catering packs
Chilli beef soya mince for households and catering.
Retail / catering packs
Beef & onion soya mince — versatile, high protein, low cost.
Retail / catering packs
Mutton-flavoured soya mince for African household and catering menus.
4 products · From 1 carton (retail) · volume pricing on SupplierAdvisor®
1kg → ~4kg prepared
Complete one-pot chicken meal — balanced nutrition, ~20 minutes cook.
1kg → ~4kg prepared
Complete one-pot beef meal for families and caterers.
1kg → ~4kg prepared
Chilli beef one-pot — complete plate in one pack.
1kg → ~4kg prepared
Chakalaka one-pot — authentic flavour, fortified convenience.
4 products · From 1 carton (retail) · volume pricing on SupplierAdvisor®
Instant soup thickener
Fortified chicken soup thickener — warmth and micronutrients at low cost.
Instant soup thickener
Classic brown onion fortified soup thickener.
Instant soup thickener
Oxtail soup thickener — nutrient dense, familiar SA flavour.
Instant soup thickener
Minestrone fortified soup thickener for households and catering.
3 products · institutional · order on SupplierAdvisor® · From 1 × 5kg pack · volume pricing on SupplierAdvisor
5kg institutional
NSNP-approved beef soya mince in a 5kg institutional pack — protein-forward for school kitchens and feeding schemes at plan scale.
5kg institutional
NSNP-approved enriched porridge in a 5kg pack — fortified staple for high-volume school-day feeding under the DBE programme pathway.
5kg institutional
NSNP-approved one-pot chicken biryani mix in a 5kg pack — complete, fortified meal format for institutional menus and school kitchens.
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From 1 carton (retail/wholesale) · NSNP from 1 × 5kg pack
Typically 5–10 business days after confirmation on SA (programme schedules may differ)
Primary fulfilment from South Africa · national delivery and export corridors by arrangement
Sample packs available on request for qualified buyers — then order full cartons on SupplierAdvisor®
NSNP / institutional: NSNP 5kg institutional packs order on SupplierAdvisor® — large multi-site programmes can still request a quote. Volume / programme enquiry
Payment: B2B terms and invoicing via SupplierAdvisor® trade relationship (where agreed)
Quotes appear under Customers → Quotes on SA.
NSNP 5kg packs and institutional supply — order on the Big Five Foods store on SupplierAdvisor®.
Order NSNP on SupplierAdvisor®Trade account path — order ranges via the Big Five Foods store on SA.
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Taste, fortification and kitchen fit — then shortlist SKUs.
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Schools, retail, CSI or a pilot. One enquiry, and we match the pack.
