- CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF GARLIC MAN FLAVOUR • 1996–2026
Garlic Man is a family-owned South African food business built on flavour, quality, trust, and the belief that good food has the power to bring people together. Since 1996, the brand has been part of South African kitchens, helping families, food lovers, caterers, retailers, and food-service businesses create meals filled with depth, comfort, and character.
What began as a dedicated garlic products business has grown into a trusted flavour house with two distinct brands: Garlic Man, our premium range of garlic products, sauces, pastes, and flavour solutions, and Taxi Spice, a bold and accessible brand created to bring flavourful food to more South African homes without breaking the bank.
For 30 years, Garlic Man has remained committed to one simple promise:
Quality without compromise.
Garlic Man was founded by Eva McFadyen, whose passion for quality food laid the foundation for the business. Her vision was to create products that were dependable, flavourful, and trusted by customers.
Today, the company is led by her son, Gavin McFadyen, who continues to build on those values of family, quality, consistency, and care.
Quality is at the heart of everything we do. From garlic products and sauces to spice solutions, every product is developed with a focus on taste, reliability, and consistency.
Supported by recognised quality standards and ISO-certified systems, we are committed to delivering products our customers can trust every day.
Garlic Man is our premium brand and the foundation of our identity. Our products are designed for customers who value rich flavour, convenience, and dependable quality.
For decades, our message has remained simple:
Garlic Makes Good Food.
Taxi Spice was created to make bold, flavourful food more accessible to everyday South Africans.
Inspired by the energy and spirit of Mzansi, Taxi Spice delivers great taste and value for family meals, braais, grills, and everyday cooking.
Taxi Spice — Flavour That Moves You.
While Garlic Man and Taxi Spice serve different markets, they share the same goal: helping South Africans create delicious meals that bring people together.
Whether through premium flavour solutions or affordable everyday spices, we are committed to making food more enjoyable for everyone.
Our team is the heart of our business. Their dedication, skill, and pride have helped Garlic Man grow over the past three decades.
As we celebrate our 30th year, we remain committed to investing in our people through training, development, and continuous improvement.
