President Mnangagwa opened a new food factory at National Foods in Harare today. The plant makes biscuits, cereal, and pasta for people across Zimbabwe. Company leaders spent 22 million dollars building the modern facility. The president cut a ribbon after touring the building with government ministers and business executives. This factory enables Zimbabwe to produce more of its food domestically, rather than importing it from other countries.
The plant utilizes 15,000 tons of corn annually from local farms. Farmers can sell their crops directly to the company at good prices. Minister Charles Tawengwa stated that the government supports businesses that create jobs and benefit communities. National Foods CEO Mike Lashbrook praised the government for making it easier to start new companies. The factory provides people with steady employment in the production of food products.
President Mnangagwa said Zimbabwe must grow what people eat, and eat what farmers grow. The new factory enables the country to control its food supply better. Local production means less dependence on expensive imports from neighboring nations. The president emphasized that this modernization effort is crucial for economic growth and food security. Zimbabwe can compete more effectively with other African countries that produce similar products.
The plant utilizes 15,000 tons of corn annually from local farms. Farmers can sell their crops directly to the company at good prices. Minister Charles Tawengwa stated that the government supports businesses that create jobs and benefit communities. National Foods CEO Mike Lashbrook praised the government for making it easier to start new companies. The factory provides people with steady employment in the production of food products.
President Mnangagwa said Zimbabwe must grow what people eat, and eat what farmers grow. The new factory enables the country to control its food supply better. Local production means less dependence on expensive imports from neighboring nations. The president emphasized that this modernization effort is crucial for economic growth and food security. Zimbabwe can compete more effectively with other African countries that produce similar products.
