Sustainability within Probrands

Probrands is a leader in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry in Zimbabwe and has a diverse range of products, ranging from grocery essentials and household products.

Probrands’ product portfolio encompasses a wide range of offerings, including its esteemed in-house brand, Probrands, which comprises high-quality rice, pasta, pulses, salt, popcorn and candles. Additionally, Probrands offers the renowned Royal brand, specialising in baking products. Furthermore, its operations encompass a state-of-the-art candle factory and a cutting-edge condiments processing plant.

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Awards

During the year, the following accolades were received by Probrands:

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Key Sustainability Highlights

  • Probrands had its first internal audit in December 2022. The management team was trained on the International Management System Standards (MSS) of ISO 22000 (Food Safety Management) Development and Implementation during F2024. The next step is for the internal audit to take place in mid-F2025 with a third party audit due to be carried out in April 2025.
  • A solar system was installed at Probrands’ head office in September to improve power availability for smooth business operations due to constant power cuts. This project should expand further to other Probrands properties.
  • A three-wheeler motorbike was purchased to improve local delivery efficiencies and time of delivery. The motorbike can carry a load of 800kgs and will vastly improve fuel consumption.
  • Research is being done on new machinery and technology to enhance efficiency and improve the carbon footprint from current processes. This research includes a closed heating system for condiments to decrease water use. This technology also includes an electrical heating system. This system would do away with the current boiler system and the use of coal, reducing our carbon footprint.
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Note:

  • For the historical data to be comparable, the Scope 1 Carbon Footprint for 2021 to 2023 has been recalculated using the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (UK) (DEFRA) factors for 2024.
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