Zimbabwe

The country moves to cut imports and support farmers through new sourcing and pricing policies.

The new facility introduces Cheetos in two pack sizes, five flavors, and two shapes, totaling 20 stock-keeping units (SKUs), and is expected to strengthen links with local maize suppliers.

The larger maize area signals the potential for improved raw material supply in 2026, which could ease pressure on millers and feed manufacturers.

Instead of distributing imported seed, implementers contract local suppliers, track transactions electronically, and allow farmers to select the crops most suitable to their soils and family needs.

maize imports declined to about 947,100 tonnes from 1.5 million tonnes imported over the same period in 2024.