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The surprising origins of 8 food brands you may have thought were proudly South African

From Scotland's heartland to the United States of America's manufacturing centre, these brands have traversed continents to become household names in South Africa. Many food and beverage brands considered quintessentially South African have origins far beyond the country's borders.

A closer look at some of our beloved pantry staples, the country's champion beer, and even a popular casual dining spot reveals a surprising truth: they all have roots outside South Africa. In 1927, the lager was rebranded as"Black Label." The brewery eventually merged with Canadian Breweries Limited, which became the world's largest brewing company. It launched in South African in 1966.Maggi started in Switzerland. Julius Maggi founded its range of soups, bouillon cubes, and liquid sauces in 1884 to assist busy working women who needed help cooking convenient, inexpensive, and nourishing meals for their families. , who worked for Knorr, developed Aromat in 1952.

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