Who owns Krunchy Naks?
Krunchy Naks is owned by Universal Industries (Malawi).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Evidence: Our Brands, Universal Industries Ltd. Last checked .
Key facts
- Current owner
- Universal Industries Limited reported
- Owner HQ
- 🇲🇼 Malawi, Blantyre · browse countries
- Origin
- 🇲🇼 Malawi, Blantyre · browse countries
- Category
- Food › Snacks › Salty snacks
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Krunchy Naks
Krunchy Naks is a maize-snack brand made by Universal Industries in Blantyre, sold in Malawi in 22-gram and 90-gram packs. The manufacturer's own product listing gives six flavours: BBQ Naks, Cheese & Onion Naks, Chicken Naks, Chilli Tomato Naks, Fruit Chutney Naks and Cheese Naks.
Ownership timeline of Krunchy Naks
- Current owner Universal Industries [1] reported
Where Krunchy Naks sits in Universal Industries
Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.
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Other brands owned by Universal Industries
Universal Industries controls 3 brands on Brandtree, 2 of them in food.
Also in food
Other brands in salty snacks, and who owns them
The 100 brands in salty snacks on Brandtree belong to 48 owners. The largest is PepsiCo, with 12; Universal Industries has 2.
| Brand | Owner | Owner based in |
|---|---|---|
| Cheetos | PepsiCo | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Calbee Potato Chips | Calbee | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Boyki | Siantar Top | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
| Bonitas | Vitaminka | 🇲🇰 North Macedonia |
| Cape Cod | Campbell's | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Act II | Conagra Brands | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Diana | Diana | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| Chiki | Indofood | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
About the owner: Universal Industries
Universal Industries is a privately held company headquartered in Blantyre, Malawi. Brandtree records 3 brands under its control.
Universal Industries Limited is a Blantyre, Malawi manufacturer of biscuits, savoury snacks, cooking oil, breakfast nutrition products, squash, cordial, dairy blends, carbonated soft drinks and bottled water, produced at its Makata Industrial Area plant and distributed from depots in Lilongwe and Mzuzu. The company holds Halaal certification for its products. Its own website does not disclose a founding date, ownership structure, or any stock exchange listing.
Universal Industries: full profile, brands and acquisition history →
Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Krunchy Naks?
The parent company of Krunchy Naks is Universal Industries, a privately held company headquartered in Malawi.
Is Krunchy Naks Malawian?
Yes. Krunchy Naks originated in Malawi and its owner, Universal Industries, is also headquartered in Malawi.
Is Krunchy Naks still owned by Universal Industries?
Yes. As of 21 September 2026, Krunchy Naks is still owned by Universal Industries. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Our Brands — Universal Industries Ltd, Official document; retrieved 21 September 2026.
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