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In full support of Government policies to revitalise local manufacturing industry through implementation of Statutory Instrument (SI) 64 of 2016 which restricts the importation of goods that can be locally produced, Dairibord Zimbabwe Private Limited (DZPL) has made colossal inroads through major investments in manufacturing plants to fully support current market demand as well as export growth initiatives.
Pfuko-Udiwo Maheu DZPL has managed to fulfil the commitment made in 2014 when it launched Dairibord Pfuko Udiwo Maheu that it would invest more to expand the capacity of production towards meeting market demand.
Work to install additional 2 350 million litres per month processing and packaging capacity for Maheu has been finalised at a total investment of $2,3million to add to already existing capacity of 2 million litres.
This resultantly brings DZPLa��s annual production capacity for Maheu to 50,4 million litres against an estimated annual market demand of 55 million litres. This investment has allowed DZPL to deliver on its promise and broaden its category range by introducing four additional flavours of Pfuko-Udiwo Maheu which are milk-based to a total of five flavours.
The flavours have been available in the market since May 2016 as DZPL seeks to continue servicing consumera��s needs.
Long Life Milk
In addition, DZPL has responded to the call for local industry revival by investing in recent technology and state- of a��the- art, Long Life Milk (TetraPaK) processing and packaging plant to the tune of $3,5 million.
This investment will see DZPL locally processing and packing Dairibord Chimombe 1litre Long Life Milk Full Cream and Low Fat variants in a carton pack. The 1 litre Chimombe Long Life Milk was previously toll manufactured in South Africa. This investment will also allow DZPL to re-launch Super Milk and revive the export markets.
The same plant will also be used to package cartonized dairy juice blends and 100% fruit juices as DZPL intensifies its effort towards supporting the a�?Buy Zimbabwe Campaigna�? and industrialisation agenda. As one of the key players in the industry, DZPLa��s overarching goal is to continue taking the lead in supporting Government policies that drive resuscitation of the local manufacturing industry for a productive and sustainable economy.
Dairibord Zimbabwe Private Limited strongly believes in the future lying within proudly Zimbabwean brands and will continue working with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the Government of Zimbabwe and other stakeholders on the successful implementation of policies that support local industry growth.
DZPL will also continuously seek opportunities to build a strong, diversified and globally competitive economy through job creation and increasing productivity resulting in better lifestyles for the majority of Zimbabweans.
Online Reporter