Tridge summary
The Grain Marketing Board (GMB) of Zimbabwe has reported a notable increase in maize deliveries, reaching over 12,000 tonnes compared to last year's 10,000 tonnes, for the period between April 1 and June 7. This improvement is part of an ongoing effort to enhance grain availability, with red and white sorghum, and soyabeans also contributing to the receivables. In an effort to address mealie meal shortages and price instability, Silo Food Industries (SFI), a GMB subsidiary, is distributing around 500 tonnes of mealie meal daily to various outlets across the country, including GMB depots and leading supermarkets. The product is sold at fair prices, with a 10kg bag priced at US$4,50 or ZWL$16,956, subject to review due to the volatile market conditions. This initiative aims to improve the accessibility and affordability of mealie meal, a staple food in Zimbabwe.
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Source: Maize deliveries rise to 12 000 tonnes | Sunday Mail Aaron Charungwa Moyo THE Grain Marketing Board (GMB) has taken delivery of more than 12 000 tonnes of maize, up from around 10 000 tonnes during the comparable period last year. GMB chief executive officer Dr Edson Bhadarai said grain deliveries are expected to improve over the coming weeks. “Between the period April 1 and June 7, the Grain Marketing Board had received the following quantities of grains: maize (12 627 tonnes), red sorghum (938 tonnes), white sorghum (1 623 tonnes), soyabeans (2 331 tonnes),” he said. Meanwhile, Silo Food Industries (SFI), the parastatal’s subsidiary, is releasing about 500 tonnes of mealie meal to its shops and GMB depots countrywide in a bid to improve availability of the staple on the market at fair prices. SFI managing director Mr Daniel Maregedze said the product was being distributed to nearly 20 GMB depots countrywide and all leading supermarket chains. A 10kg bag of roller meal, ...
Source: Zimbabwesituation
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