Ripley Acher Premium Brands was started as the brainchild of Gert Griessel who had spent the majority of his working life in finance and corporate environments. However, having a less than privileged upbringing. Was unable to receive adequate medical care for most of his life. With no money to gain tertiary education, Gert had to take a road less travelled towards becoming successful.

It was especially after spending two years homeless that Gert developed a desire to uplift the communities around him. He understood the struggle to find affordable means to care for oneself.

After years of educating himself on business and finances, Gert finally decided to start Ripley Archer Premium brands alongside his business partner Hermann Schwindt, a successful businessman in his own right. With the vision of building a South African company for South African people. A business dedicated to supporting local businesses and industries, to build the local economy.

Ripley Archer Premium brands is not just about the sale of products. It’s about the ability to help our community.