On Tuesday, Delta told Parliament that Zimbabwean sugar is not good enough, not enough, and too pricey, Hippo Valley, the country’s top sugar producer, responds.
Output: Zimbabwe produces 440,000 tonnes of sugar annually — more than enough to meet local demand. The surplus is exported (The US is a key market).
Quality: Sugar producers are regularly audited by beverage companies to meet their standards.
Pricing: Local sugar is pricier due to high input costs: think fertiliser, labour, and utilities. Also, Zim sugar is fortified, unlike cheaper imports.
And for the final word, a sweet sign-off from Hippo: “We invite our customers to continue enjoying our sugar…”
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