About us
Quality, Service and Delivery are the core values that drive our business and have helped us to become a leading South African meat wholesaler supplying Halaal certified and Non-Halaal meat and other food products to sectors of the hotel, restaurant and hospitality industries, as well as the export market.
Our Team
Our flexible approach to individual needs means that our biggest success is our customer satisfaction record. And the reason our team puts you first is that we put our team first. We understand that a company’s most valuable asset is its people.
Our Process
Accredited Quality Sourcing
We source Halaal and non-Halaal products from trusted suppliers, supported by ICSA Halaal certification and FSA food safety standards, to ensure the highest levels of quality, safety, and compliance across our product range.
Strict hygiene controls
We maintain strict hygiene controls and follow HACCP food safety principles to ensure the safe handling, storage, and distribution of products while upholding the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Customization & Transparency
We understand that every customer is different. That's why we offer tailored product solutions and maintain transparent communication, ensuring a reliable and seamless experience from order placement to delivery.
Continuous improvement
We embrace a culture of continuous improvement, constantly innovating and adapting our products and services to keep pace with changing customer needs, market trends, and industry developments.
TRACEABILITY
Our traceability processes ensure that products can be tracked from source to delivery, supporting food safety, quality control, and compliance at every stage of the supply chain.
Sustainability and corporate
social responsibility
At N1 Food Group, sustainability is about making responsible choices that create long-term value for our customers, our people, our communities, and the environment. Through renewable energy, responsible waste management, recycling initiatives, and internationally recognised food safety practices, we are continually working to reduce our environmental impact while building a more resilient business.
Meet the N1 Team
Cape Town Office: +27 (0) 21 557 1510
our journey
1994
02 — Beyond Retail
Entering foodservice
Restaurant demand grows and N1 begins supplying foodservice customers, including Spur and Saddles.
1996
03 — Wholesale
N1 Restaurant Suppliers
N1 shifts its focus from consumer retail towards commercial wholesale and export, laying the foundation for future growth.
2001
04 — Manufacturing
Halal production expands
A dedicated Halal production facility opens in Montague Gardens as N1 begins expanding beyond its traditional meat offering.
2005–06
05 — Bigger & Broader
More space. More products.
Growth drives a move to a larger facility in Kilnarey Gardens, followed by the establishment of N1 Pork for non-Halal products.
2010–11
06 — Building the Group
A stronger foundation
The company is formally registered, new leadership is established and N1 Cold Storage becomes another specialised business unit.
2012
07 — Portfolio Growth
Expanding the basket
International sourcing expands N1's range into vegetables, pastries and new food categories, growing the value offered to customers.
2013–15
08 — National Growth
Johannesburg and beyond
N1 enters Johannesburg through the acquisition of Beefy Meats before consolidating its specialist businesses under N1 Restaurant Suppliers.
2020–21
09 — N1 to Home
Back to the consumer
During COVID-19, N1 launches N1 to Home, giving households access to the same trusted products supplied to businesses.
2026
10 — N1 Today
A complete food partner
N1 has evolved into a one-stop food solutions provider serving multiple industries through a diverse portfolio and national distribution network.


