Varun Beverages expands snack, beverage portfolio in Zimbabwe
Company leadership expects the broader portfolio to expand the overall market, drive consumer demand and encourage further industry participation.
By Staff Reporter
Feb. 2, 2026
Varun Beverages expands footprint in Zim with Cheetos launch
VARUN Beverages Limited, the world’s second-largest PepsiCo franchisee outside the United States, continues to strengthen its presence in Zimbabwe with major investments across beverages
By Staff Reporter
Jan. 27, 2026
Zimbabwe's $600mln junk food problem
ZIMBABWE has been flagged as a breeding ground for unhealthy processed food and sweetened beverages, with total sales reaching US$623 million in the period 2021 to 2024,
By RUTH MASEKO
Dec. 9, 2025
Dangote, Varun shake up Zimbabwe’s economy
Everyone wants to crash Delta’s party. Last week, Varun Beverages, the PepsiCo bottler, announced its first push into alcoholic beverages, starting with distributing Carlsberg beer in Zimbabwe
By Tinashe Mugoko
Nov. 7, 2025
Laughter, leaks and local legends: November in Bulawayo
Being an adaptable person, I’ve moved with the times and embraced the spirit.
By Ink Whispers
Nov. 6, 2025
Indian companies drive US$600 million investment in Zim
Kumar told NewsDay that India was key player in Zimbabwe's economy with investments that includes beverages, pharmaceuticals, and agro-processing.
By Silence Mugadzaweta
Jun. 4, 2025
How Varun Beverages is reshaping Zim’s consumer market
With new flavours and innovations slated for 2025, Varun Beverages is ensuring that world-class brands will continue to be within arm’s reach of consumers in Zimbabwe.
By Staff Reporter
Apr. 18, 2025
Kwenda drops animated video for chinyambera song Mwana WaRameki
Kwenda is taking traditional dance to the contemporary dance floors.
By Tendai Sauta
Mar. 28, 2025
Varun opens new manufacturing lines
The new production lines unveiled under phase 6 will see the production of 400 bottles per minute of Aquaclear bottled water and of 340 bottles of soft beverages per minute.
By Staff Reporter
Dec. 10, 2024




