The ManicaPost
Ray Bande
Senior Reporter
THE country’s lockdown regulations have not prevented Delta Corporation from registering an increase in sales of alcohol beverages for period ending June 30 compared to the same period last year.
In a business performance update communique for the period ending June 30 issued today, there was more consumption of lager brands than the same period last year.
Under the sub title “VOLUME PERFORMANCE”, the document, which was signed by Company Secretary A. Makamure, reads: “Lager beer volume for the quarter grew by 139 percent compared to the same period last year. The volume is trending up, benefiting from competitive pricing, consistent product supply and the injection of new returnable glass. There were some supply disruptions arising from scheduled plant maintenance and utility outages.
“In Zimbabwe, the sorghum beer volume grew by 106 percent for the quarter compared to prior year. There were some constraints in the supply of key packaging materials due to poor availability of and logistical challenges on resins on world markets. Some key trade channels such as bars and beerhalls remained inaccessible under the prevailing Covid-19 regulations.
“The category is benefiting from the improved agricultural output and better access to rural markets.”
