Emerging Markets

High-growth markets, locally led, globally supported

Bidcorp's Emerging Markets division spans four continents and encompasses 12 operating companies – making it the group's most diverse segment by geography and market profile. From Angliss in Asia to Bidfood South Africa, from Bidfood Brazil and Chile to Bidfood Middle East and Türkiye, each business reflects the same decentralised model: local management empowered to serve local customers, supported by the group's sourcing, Own Brand and technology resources.

Bidfood South Africa anchors the division at home – a large-scale, multi-channel distributor operating across the full foodservice and convenience spectrum, complemented by specialist businesses in Crown Food SA and Chipkins Puratos SA. In Asia, Angliss is a leading premium food importer and distributor serving the hospitality and restaurant sectors across mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore and beyond. Bidfood Middle East serves the Gulf's rapidly expanding hospitality market, and Bidfood Türkiye operates in one of the region's most dynamic economies.

F2025 was a strong year for Emerging Markets overall, with the division delivering the highest revenue and trading profit growth of any Bidcorp segment. South American businesses – Bidfood Brazil, Bidfood Chile and Blancaluna Argentina – all delivered improved results against a backdrop of stabilising macro-economic conditions. The Asian businesses benefited from continued recovery in tourism, hospitality and corporate dining following post-pandemic normalisation, and South Africa performed well despite ongoing infrastructural headwinds.