Food & Beverage Manufacturers in Kenya: A Comprehensive Directory

Kenya's Food & Beverage (F&B) manufacturing industry is one of the country's most important manufacturing ecosystems.

From dairy and edible oils to flour, cereals, beverages, meat, tea, confectionery, fruit processing and packaged foods, Kenyan manufacturers transform agricultural commodities into products consumed locally and exported across East Africa and beyond.

The sector also represents an important link between Kenya's agricultural economy and its industrial economy. By processing locally produced milk, grains, tea, coffee, fruits, nuts, meat and other agricultural products, manufacturers create additional value, support farmers and create employment across the wider supply chain.

Food & Beverage Manufacturers in Kenya

1. Unga Limited

Unga Limited is one of Kenya's oldest and most established food manufacturers, with a history dating back to 1908.

The company manufactures a broad range of staple foods including wheat flour, maize meal, porridge, rice, pulses and pasta. Its operations include manufacturing plants in Nairobi and Eldoret.

Location: Industrial Area, Nairobi; Eldoret

Products: Wheat flour, maize meal, porridges, rice, pulses, spaghetti and other food products

Phone: +254 709 772 000 / +254 707 202 020

Website: Unga Group PLC

Unga Limited is listed under KAM's Food & Beverage sector, while the company describes itself as one of East Africa's largest food producers, with a history dating to 1908.

2. Bidco Africa Limited

Bidco Africa is one of East and Central Africa's largest FMCG manufacturers, with a substantial manufacturing operation in Thika.

The company produces a wide portfolio of edible oils, fats, food and beverage products alongside its personal-care and hygiene products.

Location: General Kago Road, Thika, Kiambu County

Products: Edible oils, cooking fats, beverages, food products, margarine and FMCG products

Phone: +254 67 282 1000 / 2821999

Website: Bidco Africa

KAM lists Bidco Africa under Food & Beverage, while Bidco's own website confirms its manufacturing operations and food and beverage portfolio.

3. Brookside Dairy Limited

Brookside Dairy is one of Kenya's largest dairy manufacturers and a major player in the East African dairy industry.

The company processes milk into a wide range of dairy products distributed throughout Kenya and the region.

Location: Ruiru, Kiambu County

Products: Fresh milk, yoghurt, fermented milk, cream, butter and other dairy products

Phone: +254 20 2354677 / +254 730 631000

Website: Brookside Dairy

Brookside is currently listed in KAM's Food & Beverage sector, with KAM providing the above public contact numbers.

4. Coca-Cola East, Central & West Africa Limited

Coca-Cola's East, Central and West Africa operations form part of one of the world's most recognizable beverage manufacturing and distribution networks.

The Kenyan operation is involved in the production and distribution of Coca-Cola's beverage portfolio.

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Products: Carbonated soft drinks, bottled beverages and other non-alcoholic beverages

Phone: +254 20 3253000 / +254 727 093444

Website: Coca-Cola

KAM currently lists Coca-Cola East Central and West Africa Limited in its Food & Beverage sector.

5. Nestlé Kenya Limited

Nestlé Kenya is the Kenyan operating company of Nestlé and has been manufacturing in Kenya since 1967.

Its Nairobi factory supplies the local market while also serving regional export markets.

Location: Pate Road, Industrial Area, Nairobi

Products: Food and nutrition products, including beverages, cereals and culinary products

Phone: +254 703 043000

Website: Nestlé Kenya

Nestlé Kenya is listed in KAM's Food & Beverage sector, while Nestlé confirms that its Nairobi facility includes its head office, factory and distribution centre.

6. Del Monte Kenya Limited

Del Monte Kenya is one of the country's most prominent fruit-processing and agricultural manufacturing companies.

Its operation in Kenya is particularly significant in pineapple cultivation, processing and export.

Location: Thika, Kiambu County

Products: Processed pineapple, fruit products, juices and related food products

Phone: +254 67 21601 / +254 20 2141600-8

Website: Del Monte Kenya

Del Monte Kenya is listed under KAM's Food & Beverage sector.

7. Weetabix East Africa Limited

Weetabix East Africa manufactures breakfast cereals for the Kenyan and regional markets.

The company is particularly known for Weetabix, Weetaflakes, Alpen and Weetos.

Location: Lunga Lunga Road / Lusingeti Road, Industrial Area, Nairobi

Products: Breakfast cereals and cereal-based products

Phone: +254 20 6652377 / 6536114 / 6553130 / 6557542; +254 700 330831

Website: Weetabix East Africa

KAM lists Weetabix East Africa in its Food & Beverage category, while the company's website confirms its Nairobi manufacturing location and product portfolio.

8. Kenchic Limited

Kenchic is one of Kenya's best-known poultry and food manufacturers, operating an integrated farm-to-food model.

Its operations span poultry breeding, hatcheries, farming, processing and food products.

Location: Enterprise Road, Industrial Area, Nairobi; Ngoliba/Thika-Garissa Road

Products: Chicken, processed chicken products, eggs and poultry products

Phone: +254 722 202163 / +254 703 056056

Website: Kenchic

Kenchic is listed by KAM under Food & Beverage, and the company's website confirms its food manufacturing operation and Nairobi headquarters.

9. SBC Kenya Limited

SBC Kenya is the official bottler of PepsiCo beverages in Kenya and one of the country's major soft-drink manufacturers.

Its portfolio includes Pepsi, 7UP, Mountain Dew, Mirinda and Evervess.

Location: Off Baba Dogo Road, Ruaraka, Nairobi

Products: Carbonated soft drinks and other non-alcoholic beverages

Phone: +254 20 8635000 / +254 800 230055

Website: SBC Kenya

SBC Kenya appears in the KAM Food & Beverage directory, and its website identifies it as PepsiCo's official Kenyan bottler.

10. Kapa Oil Refineries Limited

Kapa Oil Refineries is a major Kenyan manufacturer of edible oils and fats and other consumer products.

The company has expanded its manufacturing portfolio into several food and household categories.

Location: Main Mombasa Road, Nairobi

Products: Cooking oils, edible fats, food products and related FMCG products

Phone: +254 722 515172 / +254 709 531000

Website: Kapa Oil Industries

Kapa Oil is listed by KAM under Food & Beverage, and its website confirms its manufacturing activities and Nairobi location.

11. Manji Food Industries Limited

Manji Food Industries is one of Kenya's most established biscuit and baked-snack manufacturers.

Founded in 1954, the company has become a household name through its range of biscuits and baked products.

Location: Industrial Area, Nairobi