Bakhresa Invests 8.4 Million To Expand Juice Production Capacity

Bakhresa Food Products BFP, a subsidiary of Tanzania's Bakhresa Group, has announced a 20 billion Tanzanian shilling 8.4 million investment to expand its Mwandege Plant in Mkuranga, Coast Region. This expansion will boost the company's fruit juice production capacity from 45,000 tonnes to 100,000 tonnes annually, meeting the growing demand in both local and international markets.

This investment highlights Bakhresa Group's commitment to strengthening Tanzania's beverage sector. At the launch of the rebranded African Fruti logo and packaging, the Group's Head of Public Relations, Hussein Sufian, stated, quotBy the end of this financial year, we will complete the Mwandege plant expansion, enabling us to process up to 100,000 tonnes of fruits annually.quot

Currently, BFP processes mangoes, pineapples, oranges, passion fruit, and tamarind, sourcing raw materials from over 150,000 farmers. With nine factories in Dar es Salaam and the Coast Region, BFP is one of Tanzania's largest manufacturers and a significant contributor to the country's agricultural and manufacturing sectors.

Boosting farmer incomes and expanding exports, BFP's operations have provided direct employment for 2,000 people and indirectly supported 30,000 vendors. By sourcing fruits from tens of thousands of farmers, the company strengthens rural economies by ensuring a consistent market for their produce.

The company is also a significant taxpayer, contributing 180 billion Tanzanian shillings 75.6 million in taxes last financial year, with expectations to surpass 200 billion Tanzanian shillings 84.4 million this year.