As the food and beverage industry enters a new year, the expectations around hygiene, compliance, and brand protection have never been higher. Audits are more rigorous. Retailer standards continue to evolve. Consumers demand absolute confidence in the safety of what they eat.
For over 25 years, Advanced Cleaning Services (ACS) has worked behind the scenes of South Africa’s leading food manufacturers, safeguarding production environments and protecting some of the country’s most recognised food brands.
As we step into 2026, ACS continues to set the benchmark for specialised outsourced cleaning services for food manufacturing and processing facilities.
Built for Food Safety and trusted for Decades
Advanced Cleaning Services is a specialised food and beverage manufacturing cleaning company with more than two decades of proven experience across dairy, bakery, protein, beverage, warehouse, and distribution environments.
We are proud to be:
- Safeguarding food brands for over 25 years
- The only food plant cleaning services company with majority black female ownership
- Trusted by major food manufacturers for more than 20 years
- ISO 22000:2018 certified
- B-BBEE Level 1 compliant
Our work is purpose-built hygiene for regulated food environments, delivered by teams who understand risk, compliance, and the realities of live production.
Specialised Cleaning Services for Manufacturing & Food Processing
ACS delivers industry-leading cleaning and hygiene services designed to meet and exceed the stringent standards of the food and beverage sector.
Our core services include:
- Dry Plant Cleaning
- Wet Plant Cleaning
- High Access Cleaning
- Confined Space Cleaning
- Food Safety Industry Audits
- Hygiene Services
- Pest Control
Each service is tailored to the operational needs of your facility, ensuring hygiene without unnecessary disruption to production.
Standards That Matter in Food Manufacturing
Compliance is non-negotiable in food production. ACS operates in alignment with leading national and international standards, giving clients confidence during audits and inspections.
We meet and support compliance with:
- SANS 049:2000 Food Hygiene Management
- SANS 0330:1999 HACCP
- SANS 22000:2005 Food Safety Management System
- ISO 22000:2018
- BRC
- FSSC
- AIB (announced and unannounced audits)
- STAR – YUM (KFC)
- Intertek, Inspectorate, IBL
Our systems and documentation are designed to stand up to regulatory, retailer, and third-party scrutiny.
Why Advanced Cleaning Services Is the Partner of Choice
Food manufacturers partner with us because we deliver consistency, accountability, and peace of mind.
What sets us apart:
- Food industry specialists, not general cleaners
- A pioneering cloud-based Quality Management System
- Real-time audit documentation and reporting
- Proactive customer service and on-site support
- Dedicated area managers focused solely on food safety
- Operations led by a qualified Food Technologist and industry expert
- A proven track record across South Africa’s largest food facilities
Our I-Clean Quality Management System provides real-time verification of every task, ensuring visibility, traceability, and accountability at every site.
Trusted by Leading Food Brands
Advanced Cleaning Services proudly supports some of South Africa’s most recognised food manufacturers, including:
- Woolworths
- PepsiCo
- Premier
- RCL Foods
These long-standing partnerships reflect our commitment to reliability, compliance, and operational excellence.
Our People and Our Ethos
At ACS, passion and focus drive everything we do. Our teams are trained specifically for food manufacturing environments, with a deep understanding of hygiene risks, cleaning methodologies, and food safety culture.
Our dedicated area managers oversee standards on-site, ensuring consistent delivery and immediate support where it matters most.
We believe that protecting brands starts with empowered people, disciplined systems, and a relentless focus on food safety.
Ready to Partner?
Choosing the right cleaning partner is a strategic decision. It affects audits, uptime, brand reputation, and consumer trust.
Getting started is simple:
Step 1: Contact us via phone, email, or our online form
Step 2: We arrange a facility evaluation at a time that suits your operations
Step 3: Receive a personalised sanitation solution aligned to your hygiene and compliance needs
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Partner with Advanced Cleaning Services in 2026.
Speak to an expert today: https://advancedcleaning.co.za/contact-us/
