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Nature’s Way

Nature’s Way Supplements (Pty) Ltd

Brands: Nature’s way

Founding team: Leviticus Bentley – Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Lead presenter and strategic business developer for the biodegradable plastic additive technology. Oversees commercial partnerships, market expansion, product strategy and high-level business development for both nutraceutical manufacturing and sustainable packaging innovation.

Jodi Merry – Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Responsible for financial management, administration, operational leadership and organisational structure. Oversees budgeting, cashflow, compliance, strategic planning, facility expansion and overall business operations across nutraceutical manufacturing and sustainable packaging technology. Ensures financial governance, reporting accuracy and efficient production systems.

Founding team continued: Scientific and Technical Partners (CSIR, Intertek) Providing scientific testing, biodegradation validation, material performance analysis and technical verification for all biodegradable plastic additive technologies presented.

Application: TuksNovation Technology Incubation and Commercialisation Programme

Sector/Industry: Environmental & Sustainable Technology – Biodegradable Plastic Additives

Year founded and commenced operations: 2015

Year partnered with TuksNovation: 2025

Contact email address: info@natureswaysa.co.za 

Website: natureswaysa.co.za 

Description

Nature’s Way is an advanced South African nutraceutical, pharmaceutical and sustainable packaging technology company. We manufacture high-quality health, wellness and infant nutrition products while also developing biodegradable plastic additives and mulch films validated through CSIR and Intertek testing.

Our additive technology enables plastics to break down into water, CO₂ and biomass without forming microplastics, offering retailers, manufacturers and agriculture a practical and affordable way to transition to sustainable packaging. We combine clinical-grade production capability with environmentally focused innovation to drive both human health and ecological impact.

Growth Objectives

  • Biodegradable Additives Division
  • Commercial rollout of biodegradable additives across SA manufacturing
  • Scale nationwide adoption of biodegradable mulch film
  • Support SA agriculture, retail and FMCG in sustainability transitions
  • Achieve full regulatory compliance (FDA, REACH, RoHS)
  • Expand into African export markets

Differentiation/Value Proposition

  • Scientifically Validated Sustainable Technology
  • Developed & tested with CSIR and Intertek
  • Proven biodegradable breakdown: CO₂, water, biomass (zero microplastics)
  • Compatible with existing plastic production equipment
  • Affordable transition for SA industry
  • International compliance frameworks (FDA, REACH, RoHS)

Business Stage/Phase

Growth and scale-up phase

Investment Stage/Phase

Seeking investment for:

  • Equipment scale-up
  • Patent South Africa
  • Certification pipeline
  • Additive expansion & testing
  • Large-scale contracts & pilot programmes
  • Retail and agriculture sector penetration

Investment Raised

  • Founders’ capital
  • Manufacturing equipment finance
  • CSIR biodegradation testing and validation
  • Intertek testing
  • TIA application submitted
  • Pilot trials with local manufacturers

South African benefits

  • Significant reduction of plastic waste
  • Affordable sustainability for SA manufacturers
  • Strong job creation across manufacturing and R&D
  • Support for government sustainability objectives
  • Growth of a local biodegradable packaging sector
  • Safer infant and nutritional products for SA families
  • Positioning South Africa as a leader in African eco-innovation