Who owns Ouma?
Ouma is owned by RCL FOODS (South Africa, JSE: RCL).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- RCL FOODS Limited reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇿🇦 South Africa, Westville
- Origin
- 🇿🇦 South Africa, Molteno
- Founded
- 1939 by Ouma Greyvensteyn
- Category
- Food › Snacks › Cookies & crackers
- Parent ticker
- JSE: RCL
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Ouma
Ouma rusks began in 1939 in Molteno in the north-eastern Cape, when Ouma Greyvensteyn baked rusks from a family recipe to help her community through the Great Depression. RCL FOODS describes Ouma as the number one and oldest rusk brand in South Africa, and its 2025 report says Ouma remains a category leader that grew its market share during the year.
Ownership timeline of Ouma
Where Ouma sits in RCL FOODS
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Ouma?
The parent company of Ouma is RCL FOODS, a publicly listed company headquartered in South Africa.
Is Ouma South African?
Yes. Ouma originated in South Africa in 1939 and its owner, RCL FOODS, is also headquartered in South Africa.
Is Ouma still owned by RCL FOODS?
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Ouma is still owned by RCL FOODS. 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] RCL FOODS — Integrated Annual Report 2025 — RCL FOODS Limited, Annual report; retrieved 16 September 2026.
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