Major food producer Tiger Brands on Monday announced a debut investment under its venture capital fund that was launched in 2021, throwing its weight behind Herbivore Earthfoods, in a bid to diversify and tap into the fast-growing plant protein sector.

The R100m fund was launched with the aim of driving growth for Tiger Brands by investing in innovative businesses based in Sub-Saharan Africa within the foodtech and agritech sectors...

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