Nando's Chilli Jam

Nando's Chilli Jam is a popular sweet and spicy condiment that captures the signature flavors of the South African restaurant chain. While the brand has its roots in the vibrant Afro-Portuguese culinary traditions of Johannesburg, many of its retail grocery products, including various sauces and jams, are produced in the United Kingdom to serve the European and international markets.

The brand's journey began in 1987 in Rosettenville, South Africa, founded by Fernando Duarte and Robbie Brozin. Over the decades, it evolved from a single chicken shop into a global hospitality and retail icon. Today, the grocery retail arm of the business is managed through strategic partnerships and global distribution networks, ensuring the brand maintains its premium status in the condiment category.

The ultimate ownership of the Nando's brand is held by Yellowwoods, a private investment group controlled by the Enthoven family. This ownership structure allows the brand to maintain its unique cultural identity while expanding its retail presence globally, moving beyond the restaurant walls and into the kitchens of millions of consumers worldwide.