Phekolated Society

Pheko PM Group, established in 2021, is a South African biotech start-up that is redefining the food and beverage manufacturing landscape through the innovative use of indigenous plants such as Moringa Oleifera, Bidens Pilosa, Artemisia Afra, Gondolosi, Sea moss, and Soursop. Their core business model focuses on transforming everyday foods into nutrient-rich superfoods, offering both raw ingredients and finished products like 100% pure Moringa oil, Moringa powder, animal feed, and extruded porridge. They won the Nedbank Green Economy Awards 2024 top prize, the Top Green SME Award (number 1), which celebrates and recognises innovative enterprises contributing to sustainable development in South Africa.

• Business Owner: Oscar M
• Website: www.phekogroup.co.za
• Contact No: +27(0) 79 819 9291
• Email: oscarm@phekogroup.co.za
• Socials: Instagram
• Appeared on: 702

Quote from Thuli on why they were chosen as a finalist:

"Phekolated Society has developed innovative food products, including Moringa Cooking Oil and Moringa and Sorghum instant porridge. They also produce nutrient-rich animal feed. By utilising indigenous knowledge of plants and herbs, Phekolated Society creates affordable superfoods that are nutritious for the average South African family. Additionally, they support emerging farmers in Limpopo and Mpumalanga."