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Varun Beverages Zimbabwe has commissioned a new juice and dairy-blend juice line, and its parent group has committed a further US$650 million to solar power, beer production and plastic recycling in the country.
Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Honourable Daniel Garwe, officially declared the line commissioned. He described it as proof that investors are building, staying and growing in Zimbabwe.
The investment from Varun Beverages Zimbabwe, its holding company RJ Corporation and partners will go into three areas. These are solar generation for the national grid, beer production using raw materials from local farmers, and a plastic recycling programme to return packaging to use.
Minister Garwe said the projects align with Vision 2030 and the National Development Strategy, promising energy security, value addition in agriculture, a cleaner environment and thousands of new jobs.
The foundation stone for the new line was laid by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in May 2026. Garwe said the move from groundbreaking to commissioning within months reflects the pace of delivery the country needs.
The line adds value to produce grown by Zimbabwean farmers and puts more locally made products on shelves, replacing imports, the minister said.
Varun Beverages Zimbabwe began as a trading business in 2017 and commissioned its first production line in January 2018, with a capacity of close to 10 million bottles a month. It now operates 11 beverage production lines.
The company employs about 2,000 people directly and supports roughly 13,000 more through indirect work, including distributors, retailers, transporters and suppliers.
Garwe said government recognises that investors need a stable and supportive environment, and that his ministry stands ready to work with Varun and its partners to bring the future projects to life.
