Overview of Business

LESEDILABATHO Enterprise and Projects is a speciality food company that crafts artisanal sauces designed for culinary enthusiasts, bringing bold flavours to every meal.

Mission Statement:
To create bold, flavorful sauces that enhance everyday meals and inspire creativity in the kitchen.

Vision Statement:
To become the preferred sauce brand for home cooks and professional chefs seeking high-quality, innovative flavour profiles.

Objectives:

  1. Develop a portfolio of 10+ distinctive sauce flavours.
  2. Build a strong online presence through e-commerce and social media engagement.
  3. Partner with local restaurants and food establishments for wholesale distribution.

Products/Services:

  1. Artisanal sauces (marinara, BBQ, hot sauce, etc.).
  2. Specialty condiments (relish, chutney, etc.).
  3. Catering and event services.

Target Market:

  1. Demographics: Foodies, home cooks, and professional chefs.
  2. Psychographics: Individuals who value unique flavours and high-quality ingredients.
  3. Geographic Focus: Urban and suburban areas.

Unique Selling Points:

  1. Handcrafted, small-batch production.
  2. Use of locally sourced, organic ingredients.
  3. Unique, innovative flavour profiles.

Competitive Advantage:

  1. Distinctive flavour offerings.
  2. High-quality, organic ingredients.
  3. Strong, authentic brand identity.

Business Model:

  1. Direct-to-consumer sales via online platforms and farmers' markets.
  2. Wholesale distribution to restaurants and food establishments.
  3. Catering and event services.

Key Activities:

  1. Product development and innovation.
  2. Strategic marketing and brand building.
  3. Sales and distribution operations.

Key Resources:

  1. Access to commercial kitchen facilities.
  2. Essential production equipment.
  3. Marketing and advertising budget.
Stage of Business
Startup
Industries Served
​Manufacturing
Manufacturing of food products
Manufacture of breakfast foods
Manufacture of spices, condiments, vinegar, yeast, egg products, soups and other food products n.e.c.
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities
Accommodation and food service activities
Food and beverage service activities
Other restaurant and mobile food service activities
Country / HQ
South Africa
Limpopo
Funding required
Government funding
Grant
Crowdfunding
Seed funding