Who Manufactures Dairy for Woolworths, Checkers & SPAR? Meet South Africa’s Private Label Dairy Suppliers

Who’s Really Making Your Favourite Woolworths, Checkers, and SPAR Dairy Products?

From creamy yoghurts to indulgent ice creams, everyday milk to premium local cheeses — South African retailers like Woolworths, Checkers, and SPAR have built powerful private label ranges that dominate the dairy aisle. These products carry the retailer’s brand on the packaging, but they’re often produced behind the scenes by well-established local manufacturers.

Private label — also known as store brand — refers to products that are exclusively sold by a retailer under their own name, but manufactured by third-party suppliers. While they may look like an in-house creation, many of these products are made by top-tier South African dairy producers, often the same ones who supply branded goods.

In this article, we take a closer look at the real companies behind your favourite dairy staples — including milk, cheese, yoghurt, and frozen desserts — sold at Woolworths, Checkers, and SPAR. From small-batch specialists to large-scale manufacturers, we reveal which local suppliers are keeping supermarket shelves stocked across the country.

All manufacturing information in this article has been sourced from the official 2025 South African Dairy Awards: cheesesa.co.za

Scroll down to see who’s behind the products in your fridge and freezer — the results might just surprise you.

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