The Zimbabwe Sugar Association (ZSA) has dismissed reports that there will be a shortage of sugar this year insisting there are adequate stocks of all types of sugar within the country.
ZAS chairman Muchadeyi Masunda disapproved of recent reports that the country’s major sugar producer, Tongaat Hulett, suspended production.
In a statement he said, “the Zimbabwe Sugar Association is aware of misleading reports in the media stating that there is a looming shortage of sugar in the country due to the suspension of production by Tongaat Hulett, the country’s major sugar producer.
“We wish to advise all our valued stakeholders that these reports are unfounded and incorrect.
“There are adequate stocks of all types of sugar within the country following the successful resumption of the milling season in April 2022.
“The sugar industry has been operating smoothly without any interruptions and does not expect any disturbances to sugarcane farming, sugar production or the distribution logistics which are currently in place.
“We would like to assure our valued customers and stakeholders that the Zimbabwe Sugar Industry remains committed to producing enough sugar for the local market.”
Tongaat Hulett is a leading agri business in sugar, ethanol, animal feeds and cattle, with significant asset base and footprint in Southern Africa.