Who owns Lancewood?
Lancewood is owned by Libstar (South Africa, JSE: LBR).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Libstar Holdings Limited reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇿🇦 South Africa, Plattekloof, Cape Town
- Origin
- 🇿🇦 South Africa, George
- Founded
- 1996
- Category
- Food › Dairy & alternatives › Cheese
- Parent ticker
- JSE: LBR
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Lancewood
Lancewood is a South African dairy brand founded in 1996 and now owned by Libstar, making cheddar, gouda, cottage and cream cheese, yoghurt, butter and cream at plants near local farms, including one in George. Libstar says it is home to the country's most awarded soft cheese brand, and it gained share in core dairy and yoghurt in 2025. It also makes retailers' own-label products.
Ownership timeline of Lancewood
Where Lancewood sits in Libstar
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Lancewood?
The parent company of Lancewood is Libstar, a publicly listed company headquartered in South Africa.
Is Lancewood South African?
Yes. Lancewood originated in South Africa in 1996 and its owner, Libstar, is also headquartered in South Africa.
Is Lancewood still owned by Libstar?
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Lancewood is still owned by Libstar. 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] Libstar Holdings Limited Integrated Annual Report 2025 — Libstar Holdings Limited, Annual report; retrieved 16 September 2026.
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