In a statement, Schweppes Zimbabwe Limited (SZL) said the shortages of its products is a result of shortages in raw materials and finished goods.
SZL said they are now exporting cordials and juice drinks into regional markets to get foreign currency to buy raw materials.The beverage maker however said the foreign currency generated from exports is re still inadequate to meet monthly imported raw materials’ total requirements. Said SZL:
We anticipate continued gaps in production, supply and availability of our products in the market. The recent panic buying in October 2018 depleted raw materials and finished goods inventories, resulting in supplies to both our domestic market and export market falling short of demand significantly.
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