Willowton to unveil US$7m margarine plant

Mutare-based edible oil and soap producer, Willowton, is set to commission a new margarine plant, marking a significant step in the company’s ongoing expansion efforts.

Head of Finance and Commercial at Willowton Group Zimbabwe Gaurav Bhansali said the new plant was currently undergoing test runs and would have a production capacity of 1 500 tonnes of margarine per month starting in September.

He said Willowton, known for its D’lite and Sun cooking oil brands, Brite Lite soap, and Sona bathing soap, was adding margarine to its product line.

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