July 30, 2026. South Africa’s consumer goods and food company Tiger Brands has introduced 14 compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks into the Albany bread distribution fleet as part of its efforts to transition to a lower-emissions logistics network.
The vehicles, which have a single-trip range of about 480 km, have begun delivering bread on routes closest to the bakery to maximize efficiency. They are supported by a dedicated CNG fueling point installed on site.
The R12-million fleet of CNG trucks is operating from Tiger Brands’ Albany Germiston Bakery, in Johannesburg.
Tiger Brands aims to reduce its environmental footprint while improving operational efficiency, strengthening supply chain resilience and supporting consumer affordability. The Albany CNG rollout forms part of Tiger Brands’ long-term fleet strategy to diversify its transport energy mix and reduce reliance on diesel.
Over the next five years, the company plans to transition 10% of its fleet to alternative-fuel vehicles, while piloting electric, hybrid and solar-powered vehicle technologies to assess their suitability across its operations.
“We expect the introduction of CNG vehicles to the Albany fleet to deliver meaningful benefits for the business and value for our consumers by lowering fuel costs, reducing exposure to diesel price volatility and improving fleet efficiency. Simultaneously, we are reducing our impact on the environment and caring for the communities in which we operate,” says Tiger Brands Bakeries MD Quinton Swart.
