Associated Businesses
Big Tree Beverages
Big Tree Beverages Ltd. started manufacturing beverages in 2016 and continues to show remarkable growth marked by its continued expansion. Manufacturing a variety of high quality beverages, with our portfolio encompassing everything from cola and flavoured carbonated soft drinks to energy drinks, juices, water and non-alcoholic drinks. The Big Tree ideology of “drink different” reflects its commitment to innovative products and beverage solutions that fit into your lifestyle and allow you to live your life, your way, how and where you want.
Our purpose is to have the right product, taste, pack and brand for every occasion.
From the city to the remotest villages, our drinks are available in a variety of flavours and packaging. Amongst the more significant developments in recent years has been the drive for continual improvement both in terms of product quality and product range. Big Tree Beverage’s focus on deep insight, analysis and research and development places “you” our consumers at the very centre of our business. From fruit and juice processing, carbohydrate management and reduction of intense sweeteners to non-alcoholic, carbonated beverages, and functional drinks containing herbal extracts the Big Tree vision of “drink different” means providing an ever growing range of unique drinks, juices and beverage solutions.
We want people to reconnect with life not products. We develop products that suit your lifestyle and bring a little excitement, refreshment or fun to your life.
Big Tree Brands
Big Tree Brands began manufacturing in 2010, however its subsidiary business Royal Oak (a business specialising in infant and child nutrition) was the first producer of baby cereal in Zambia using Roller Dryer technology in 2009. Our commitment to quality, food safety and excellence explains our tremendous growth and how we turned into a leading supplier of baby cereal in Zambia. Our pioneering brand is responsible for the manufacture of a wide range of product from infant and family nutritional cereals to Chai tea and baking products. Our foods are natural and prepared with the utmost love and care. Our brands only use selected ingredients that are grown and nurtured organically without artificial additives.
At Big Tree Brands, we listen…whether you are a mother concerned about the requirements or challenges of infant nutrition, a mom wanting to provide only the best for your growing family, a home or commercial baker searching to find a baking partner that you can trust to deliver a masterpiece every time, or a home maker looking for that secret ingredient to spice up meals with family and friends…we work tirelessly to provide the perfect product for your needs. Big Tree Brands doesn’t believe in being a product for today but a partner for life.
We are dedicated to manufacturing quality products and continuously providing product for your every need. Our vision is to be a world class manufacturer in high quality food products which meet global standards, focus on process excellence and that are affordable.
As part of the vision our business is split into two specialist divisions each focusing on its specific category / segment. It is this specialisation that enables the product quality and innovation you have come to know and love. Namely; Royal Oak – specialising in infant and child nutrition and Big Tree Brands – specialising in adolescent and family cereals, baking and confectionary products, instant tea, chai tea / coffees and Ndiyo spice mix.
At Big Tree we pride ourselves in relying on the old adage that says “from time to time, we all need a helping hand in life”. Our “Eat Healthy” policy is how we strive to show this commitment to our consumers.
Royal Oak
Royal Oak focuses on infant and child nutrition with the D’lite cereals range. Our dedication to the health and wellness of our “little consumers” is shown in the unquestionable quality of our products. Providing not only wholesome meals for your children and peace of mind for parents since 2009. Our flagship brand D’lite is available in three variants and a variety of flavours to ensure the perfect match for your baby needs and taste.
D’lite Rice cereal is made from non GMO rice. D’lite Rice cereal already contains milk and only water is added during preparation. Rice is a grain that rarely causes allergies making it perfect for sensitive tummy’s and the safe choice for your baby.
D’lite Wheat helps your baby transition from milk to solids that are smooth and gentle on your baby’s digestive system.
D’lite Banana introduces the delicious taste of bananas to your baby whilst providing required fibre and nutrients.
All D’lite variants are enzymatically hydrolysed during processing to break down complex carbohydrates into smaller units for easy digestion and absorption by the baby’s sensitive tummy. The product contains essential nutrients such as Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin B complex, Proteins and carbohydrates.
Big Tree Brands
Proudly manufacturer the following brand and products:
D’lite Grownups Cereal
D’lite Grownups Family Cereal is a delicious cereal that comes in multiple flavours and is manufactured to the highest standard. D’lite Grownups Cereal is suitable for the whole family. An excellent source of fibre, carbohydrates, protein, vitamins and minerals, choose D’lite Grownups Family Cereal and ensure your family is getting the best possible start to their day.
Baking Products
Big Tree Brands brings you an assortment of baking products that are manufactured to the highest standards. Big Tree Brands produces quality baking and powdered desert products. We manufacture icing sugar, castor sugar, baking powder and custard powder providing the highest quality products to ensure that you produce delicious masterpieces every time you bake.
Ndiyo Mix
Bringing our quality to your meal. Big tree’s Ndiyo Mix is a delicious cook-in mix. Ndiyo mix comes in two delicious flavours, tasty chicken and spicy beef. Ndiyo mix is infused with natural spices to give you something extra in your meal.
Sweet Leaf Tea
Quality selection of teas prepared with your health and enjoyment in mind. A fine selection of the highest grade tea refined to perfection.
Chai Tea and Coffee
Quality selection of teas prepared with your health and enjoyment in mind. A fine selection of the highest grade tea refined to perfection. Our premium teas host a selection of flavours including ginger chai tea as well as premium masala tea. We also produce an amazing 3 in 1 instant coffee, Koffe Morr, made from the highest quality coffee.
Dairy Gold
About Dairy Gold
Dairy Gold is a proud subsidiary of Trade Kings Group, one of the largest independent FMCG manufacturers Sub-Saharan Africa. Dairy Gold manufactures dairy and traditional drinks, focusing on Zambia as well as the central and southern Africa. Our people-focused approach ensures that we are committed to creating world-class drinks, manufacturing facilities, products and brands. We aim to continue manufacturing the highest standard, most innovative, tastiest and affordable drinks that offer not only satisfaction to consumers, but ensure a healthy, consistent and high-quality food-drink alternative.
In Zambian tradition, as well as other southern African countries, after the day’s work, families and friends gather. At the centre of these gatherings is the age-old traditional beverage, Maheu. Like our parent company Trade Kings, Dairy Gold too was founded and established on the commercialisation of this single traditional beverage which is at the very roots of African tradition. Although Ama Sip Sip Maheu and Milk Maheu remain the heart of our business, our quest to bring you the very best alternative beverages has meant dramatic expansion of our portfolio which now includes the highest quality milkshakes, flavoured milks, fruit juice blends, fruit juice / dairy blends, fresh milk and creamers. All of which remain true to “The Dairy Gold Promise”.
The Dairy Gold Promise
The Dairy Gold standard of quality ensures that we produce only the best tasting, healthiest, remarkable beverage choices.
Our Philosophy
At Dairy Gold we’ve built and perfected formulas that offer healthy alternatives to snacks and are even great meal substitutes, giving our consumers a reason to celebrate every day! And with an ever growing selection of products to choose from, you have the power to try-out the taste and texture combination or nutritional requirement best suits you.
Our products
Dairy gold is constantly working on providing new and innovative products that meet the requirements of consistent, high quality, cost effective and flexible modern dairy production. We are constantly looking for natural ingredients to help shape the taste, nutritional value, health benefits of our dairy products so that every time you take a sip of a Dairy Gold Product, you can enjoy a beverage that is a perfect mix of flavour and nutrition for kids and adults. At Dairy Gold we provide traditional wholesome on-the-go drinking meals packed with nutrients for the entire family! The tastier and healthier choice. We measure our success in winning hearts one sip at a time.
Brands
Ama Sip Sip Maheu, Tropix Fruit Juice Blend, Shake N Sip Fruity Milk, Twin Cows Full Cream Milk, Milkit Milkshake, Cream-It Coffee and Tea Creamer and JuiceIt Juice and Milk Blend
Check out our website for more information on our range of products.
Swissbake
Swiss Bake is another proud subsidiary of Trade Kings Group. Swiss Bake’s values lie at the heart of all we do. We are committed to superior quality and taste, whilst maintaining competitive pricing and promote continuous innovation.
We aim to deliver outstanding value by sourcing the best ingredients, maintain the highest manufacturing standards and producing exceptional quality products that are good value for money.
At Swiss Bake, we boast a variety of brands and strive to provide distinctively delicious cookies, offering unique flavours, texture and appearances that will appeal to all your senses. You’ll call them scrumptious! Our brands are as diverse as the multicultural heritage that enshrouds the many countries in which we market our products. Each brand brings with it a unique story and identity. Namely, Chelsea Premium Biscuits and Cookies and Amazon Biscuits.
Chelsea Premium Biscuit and Cookie Range
The Chelsea range of biscuits and cookies, come from the Swiss Bake’s master baker’s belief that using liberal amounts of the best ingredients creates that tastiest possible products. We are constantly experimenting, creating new products that will bring joy. Chelsea biscuits are an irresistible combination of taste and texture! “Baking delicious memories” is the mantra we live by and this novel concept of premium biscuits has set a new revolution at Swiss Bake in the production of high quality, premium biscuits that surprise consumers with their distinctive shapes, flavours, textures and luxurious toppings / fillings. From traditional classics such as Chelsea Scottish Shortbread and Coconut Biscuits to Hi Fibre Breakfast Biscuits, Decadent Wish Creams or Choc-Meltz and Choc Chip Cookies, the Chelsea range has the perfect biscuit for any craving or occasion. The perfect accompaniment for those perfect moments.
Amazon Biscuits
Over the years, Amazon (our flagship brand) has established itself as an indispensable brand in the biscuit market, focusing particularly on quality yet affordable biscuits. Amazon biscuits will always be unique only because “we bake ‘em better!” One of the best things about amazon biscuits is their versatility. They can be sweet or flavourful, light and airy or dense and buttery. The amazon range of biscuits has grown to become one of the leading biscuits brands in the region. Swiss Bake is proud of our inventiveness and innovations in baking a unique blend of quality into every biscuit.
Nyama Soya
Nyama Soya is a wholesome and delicious soya meal that can also be used as a meat replacement. Nyama Soya Fillets are the tastiest, most delicious soya fillets out there to complement any meal! An excellent alternative as a meat substitute, these tasty soya fillets are made with the purest, non- GMO soya flour. It’s packed with macronutrients and it’s not just good for antioxidants. It is perfect for vegetarians and vegans. Nyama Soya comes in two delicious flavours, beef and chicken. Tasty and healthy meat alternative!
Yoyo
Yoyo Foods is a young and upcoming Zambian snack food manufacturing concern, with a focus on central and southern Africa. Yoyo Foods is a subsidiary of the Trade Kings Group. Yoyo Foods is a family owned business with a commitment to world class snack food manufacturing facilities, products and brands. Yoyo Foods’ standard of quality ensures that only the best snack foods in four main categories are produced and delivered: chips, savoury extrudes, sweet coated extrudes and savoury baked snacks.
Yoyo Foods, as a company, has enjoyed a successful, dynamic path of branded snacks development, production, distribution and sales and merchandising of some of Zambia’s favourite snacks over the past 13 years.
In 2006 the CEO of Trade Kings Group gave two young people in their early 20’s (our current Managing Directors) the challenge of creating a business with the ‘lively sounding name’ of Yoyo. Later that year Yoyo Foods Limited was launched with the manufacture of Naks and expanded into curls (2009) before launching our flagship brand Chipsy Potato Chips in 2013. The rest, as they say…is history.
A leading snack food company in the central and southern African region, we will continue manufacturing world class, innovative, tasty, affordable snack foods that offer not only pleasure and fun to consumers, but ensure healthy, consistent, good quality snacks.
For more information, check out our website or follow us on social media.
UMCIL
Universal Mining & Chemical Industries Ltd (UMCIL) is a wholly Zambian owned company, first registered in Zambia in 1989, commissioned in 2008 and a subsidiary company under the distinct umbrella of the Trade Kings Group of companies. Re-visiting the past Zambian Government attempts and took up the challenge of turning the national strategy for development into a reality. UMCIL dedicates itself to the promotion, development, use and value addition to Zambian domestic raw materials as well as the adoption of best practices from mine to market with due care to environmental and social sustainability. This project signifies a step towards promoting, developing and adding value to abundant and yet unexploited domestic raw materials which Zambia possesses, a key element in the country's strategy towards sustainable wealth creation and socio-economic development.
Our current and immediate project portfolio is the manufacture of Iron and Steel Products from Zambian Iron Ore, Manganese Ore and Coal in an integrated, sustainable and environmentally friendly manner for use in building and construction, infrastructure development, manufacturing and engineering, mining and agriculture. Its Integrated iron and steel manufacturing facility is located in Kafue town, Zambia.
Presently, UMCIL is manufacturing both 100 x 100 / 130 x 130 mm billets. These are rolled into the following profiles that are mainly consumed in the building and construction industries: Deformed Bars, Rounded Bars, Angle Iron, Channels, Window Section and Flat Bars. The Wire / Rod Sections and Windows Sections Mills are located on the making site.
At the core of our business, we believe in providing reliability. As such, whoever uses UMCIL steel and steel products has the confidence that UMCIL steel goods will not fail. It is this guiding principle that governs all aspects of our business, from quality assurance to technology and investment.
We understand that consistent quality finished steel is vital to ensuring our customers’ processes operate efficiently and produce the high-performance products that our operating markets demand. We work closely with our customers to assess their requirements and continuously enhance our manufacturing processes to provide them with the optimum product to meet their needs. We are constantly expanding our range of sizes and chemistries to meet the ever more demanding criteria from our customers.
By extension of reliability, quality assurance and rigorous testing are of paramount importance. Our products meet the required standards for the most arduous and safety-critical applications. Quality is the epicenter of our business, as such the quality of our products is assured by our comprehensive testing procedures conducted in well-equipped laboratories to verify the stringent criteria for segregation, steel cleanness, scale, surface quality, chemical composition, size, shape and tensile strength properties.
At UMCIL we are proud to be associated with the highest standards of quality, recognized by both Zambia Bureau of Standards and the South Africa Bureau of Standards and is accredited to ISO 9001:2008 quality management system as well as ISO 14001:2004 for our environmental management system.
In sub-Saharan Africa, UMCIL is one of the largest steel producers. But it’s not just our size but our approach to business that sets us apart. You’ll enjoy the same local service wherever you are in the sub-Saharan African region, thanks to our extensive distribution network. This enables us to provide the responsive service of a local customer combined with the resources and expertise of a market leader. With coverage across all COMESA countries Burundi, Comoros, D.R. Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sudan, Swaziland, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.