Our Story
Psalms Food Industries Ltd, founded in 2010 by Dr. Dennis Ngabirano (PhD) is an inspirational story of ambition, grit, resilience, and focus.
It all started in 2009 from a small cottage industry while Dennis was still pursuing his studies as an entrepreneurship student at the University where he was tasked to come up with a business plan as part of his study coursework.
Dennis’s initial business plan centered on the idea of goat rearing which he named “Ngabi Stock Farm”. On submission of the coursework, his lecturer insisted on the practical implementation of the business plan before he could pass this course unit. The implementation was halted due to lack of funds and other required resources, as thus, Dennis was forced to put it on hold.
name in Uganda. The company has introduced 2 new brands; Afrikan Harvest whose products cater to the needs of the health-conscious consumer hence focusing on organic snacks and Krunchables that caters to the tastebuds and preferences of children.
In his third year of studies, Dennis wedded his long-time fiancée Maureen and while on their honeymoon in Mombasa, they came across a street food vendor who was frying raw banana chips. After tasting the snack, Dennis thought up a similar business model, but focused on the use of ripe sweet plantain (commonly known as Gonja in Uganda) as the raw material. He immediately dropped his earlier class coursework and embraced gonja snack manufacturing as his new business plan. Needless to say, he passed the coursework and fully implemented it as a real business; the birth of Psalms Food Industries Ltd, a first in Uganda!
Fifteen Years later and fast forward into the future, Psalms Food Industries Ltd is the leading manufacturer of quality foods and snacks in Uganda with a 22,648 sqm factory facility producing snacks like crispy potato crisps, sweet plantain chips (gonja), baked products, extruded snacks, peanut butter and different flavors of wholesome honey.
Our dedication is unwavering
Our Sumz brand has become a household name in Uganda. The company has introduced 2 new brands; Afrikan Harvest whose products cater to the needs of the health-conscious consumer hence focusing on organic snacks and Krunchables that caters to the tastebuds and preferences of children.
Our Mission and Vision are unchanging
Vision
To be Africa’s leading producer of quality foods and snacks, and condiments.
Mission
To deliver exceptional foods and snacks that create memorable moments in every household.
We stand on important core values
Quality
We are diligent in the work we do to ensure that we provide the best taste, best range of products, packaging and customer experience amongst others.
Taste the difference!
Responsiveness
At PFIL we are committed to serve our stakeholders with speed and agility to respond to and/or resolve issues they present to us so that their businesses and our mutually benefit in win-win relationships.
Integrity
We do what we say. We keep our promises to our stakeholders and go the extra mile to do so.
Innovation
Our commitment to innovation ensures that our business stays competitive, relevant and adaptive. We continuously seek better ways to operate and deliver value by fostering a culture of learning and experimentation.
Our Impact
Youth Empowerment
With over 500 employees, both permanent and wage workers, we have created employment opportunities for the youth with our average employment age being 27 years. Our robust graduate training program also offers valuable, hands-on and practical workplace experience for young people in the areas of manufacturing, business, sales and marketing.
Our People and Culture policy is strong on staff empowerment promoting most of our long-term young wage workers into permanent full-time staff.
Environment
Across our entire value chain, we have put in place quality control measures that comply with regulatory standards for the careful disposal of waste, recycling of waste raw material into energy that is used to power some of our production lines. We are also in the process of constructing a water treatment plant on our premises that will clean all waste water from our production processes and recycle it for reuse.
Farmer Empowerment
With our increasing involvement in backward integration, most of the raw material inputs we use are directly sourced from smallholder farmers. Not only have their livelihoods improved economically, but we also empower them through trainings on post-harvest handling and food safety
CSR
Community engagement is one of the key pillars that has contributed to our growth. As thus, we engage with charities to give back to communities that support our business.
We partner with the Rotary Club of Nansana where we support their various community projects as well as the Uganda Blood Transfusion Services during their blood donation drives where our staff participate in blood donation activities.
School Tours: Young people are some of the biggest consumers of our products. Psalms Food Industries Ltd runs a specific school’s program where Primary and Secondary School students visit and tour our factory facility to see, experience and learn how their snacks are made. We create memorable moments for children whenever they visit us.
Our success is the result of a well optimised value chain.
One that prioritises value and excellence to every stakeholder.
Our Farmers:
The Heart of Psalms Quality
We proudly source our potatoes, plantains, and peanuts from dedicated farmers across Uganda, where the fertile soil and favorable climate produce some of the region’s finest crops. These hardworking farmers bring generations of expertise to cultivating high-quality produce, ensuring that every harvest meets our high standards.
At Psalms Food Industries, we are deeply committed to supporting local agricultural communities.
By working directly with farmers, we promote sustainable farming practices, fair trade, and economic empowerment, creating a supply chain built on integrity and shared success. Their dedication and passion form the foundation of Sumz’s exceptional taste and quality.
Our Factory:
Quality Meets Innovation
The journey from farm to snack begins in our state-of-the-art processing facility. Equipped with modern food processing technology and stringent quality control measures, our factory ensures that every Psalms product meets international food safety and hygiene standards. Our production process retains the natural flavors of our raw ingredients while enhancing their crispness and taste, delivering a superior snacking experience.
At Psalms food industries, we are dedicated to continuous innovation, using advanced techniques to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and maintain the nutritional value of our products. Our skilled workforce is passionate about crafting snacks that bring joy to millions.
Our Distribution: Bringing Psalms to You
Psalms Food Industries products are distributed across Uganda and beyond, reaching consumers in the East African Community (EAC) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) regions. Our extensive distribution network ensures that our snacks are readily available in supermarkets, convenience stores, local markets, and online platforms.
Through strategic partnerships with retailers and distributors, we are expanding our reach, making it easier for consumers to enjoy our products wherever they are. Whether you’re grabbing a pack from a store shelf or receiving an order through an e-commerce platform, we ensure that every snack arrives fresh and full of flavor.
