Welcome to
Lumarco Food Distributors
Where passion and quality meet. Crafted for every kitchen.
Reliable Distribution
Consistent delivery and dependable service across South Africa.
Quality Products
Carefully sourced products meeting the highest industry standards.
Trusted Partnerships
Building lasting relationships through service, value, and reliability.
We have a diverse production facility comprised of an industrial food kitchen, an industrial bread and confectionery bakery, a rusk bakery, as well as a business unit which produces niche pestos, garlic products, frozen fruit and fruit toppings. We strive for excellence and the production of the highest quality products in all our units.
Fun-kit™ Bakery & Kitchen
Lumarco Foods, proud owners of the Fun-kit™ brand, is a respected manufacturer and distributor of premium food products across South Africa. Operating from our FSSC-accredited factory in George, we combine quality, innovation and reliability to deliver products our customers can trust. We believe in building lasting partnerships and honouring every commitment with excellence.
Leanne's Rusks
Proudly nominated for the Best of George Award 2025, Leanne’s Rusks has been delighting customers across the Southern Cape for over 20 years. From artisanal rusks and traditional crunchies to gourmet cookies, every product is crafted using premium ingredients to deliver exceptional quality, irresistible flavour and a truly memorable taste experience.
Jimmy' Bakery
Every loaf, pastry and sweet treat is made with the same dedication to quality that has earned the trust of generations of customers. We believe that great baking starts with the finest ingredients, traditional recipes, and a genuine passion for creating food that brings people together. You’ll always find the comforting taste of home and the friendly service that makes Jimmy’s Bakery a local favourite.
Fun-kit™ Ranges
Garlic
Butter Spreads
Pestos
Toppings
Frozen Fruit
We understand the busyness of life and how costly and time-consuming food preparation and baking can be. We’ve blended tradition and innovation. Our baked goods and healthy ‘Grab and Go’ light meals are perfect for breakfast, lunchboxes or a quick meal on the run.
We believe in delivering more than just a product; we take pride in preparing food and baked goods that combine convenience, affordability and wholesome nutrition with gourmet taste. We aim to provide a celebration of taste and excellent quality, to ensure a satisfying dining experiences every day.
We invite you to join us on a journey and let our products redefine and meet your culinary needs and expectations.
Fresh Products. Excellent Quality.
We invite you to join us on a journey and let our products redefine and meet your culinary needs and expectations.
A Bit of Background
At the heart of Lumarco Food Distributors are passionate founders, Frank and Leanne Balanco a dynamic husband-and-wife team, whose individual journeys have culminated in a homegrown business which has been marked by their shared love for quality, family, and products that have become a household name.
Lumarco Food Distributors (Pty) Ltd was founded in 2013 by Frank and his late wife, Louise. The well-known Funkit Food garlic range, pestos, fruit toppings and frozen fruits were established. After Louise’s passing in 2019, Frank made a decision to expand the business. At the height of the Covid-19 outbreak, instead of closing the business, Frank purchased two new businesses; Jimmy’s Bakery and Hetta’s Foods, which is now rebranded The Funkit Kitchen & Bakery.
In 2024, Jimmy’s Bakery increased its basket, when Lumarco Food Distributors acquired Bread House Bakery. Leanne’s eye for perfection and excellence has grown Leanne’s Rusks into an artisanal bakery of note. Jimmy’s Bakery has been upgraded and re-named The Funkit Bakery. This is also fast becoming a household name across the Southern Cape region.
In 2021, further growth and expansion took place. The decision was taken to merge Leanne’s Rusks (Pty) Ltd, an established rusk bakery in the Southern Cape, and Lumarco Food Distributors Pty (Ltd). Peter and Daniel Pretorius joined Lumarco as owner / directors and Leanne joined the team at Frank’s side.
It was at this time that Lumarco was also contracted to prepare, package and distribute weight controlled, frozen meal packages for an online food company. Lumarco successfully established and assisted in growing this business as a leading brand in the online meal market.
