Hippo Valley responds to Delta allegations that local sugar is substandard

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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