The Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute's (TARI) efforts to expand grape production have hit a hurdle due to a lack of processing and packaging facilities outside of Dodoma. Growers in Kibaigwa and Mpwapwa are finding it difficult to find major buyers due to logistical issues in transporting and keeping the grapes fresh. Dr. Cornel Massawe, the director of the Makutupora Center of TARI, has stated that the lack of packing stations is preventing growers from the areas where they are located from being encouraged to grow grapes.