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Varun Beverages expansion in Africa

Overview

Varun Beverages is expanding its market presence and product portfolio across Africa. In Kenya, the company launched two new brands, BOLT UP and XTREME FIZZ, targeting the energy drink and carbonated soft drink sectors through both modern and traditional retail channels. This move follows the company’s $32 million acquisition of a dairy and juice business from Devyani Food Industries.

In Zimbabwe, the company is diversifying beyond beverages into the fast-moving snacking market. Varun Beverages signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Mondelez South Africa to distribute chocolate, biscuit, candy, and gum products throughout Zimbabwe starting October 1, 2026. This expansion leverages existing distribution networks and follows significant capital expenditure in the region, including investments in a snack manufacturing plant and market infrastructure.

Entities

Varun Beverages · Devyani Food Industries (Kenya) · Ramen Paul · Mondelez South Africa · Ravi Jaipuria

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Varun Beverages secures exclusive Mondelez distribution deal in Zimbabwe

    Varun Beverages Zimbabwe has secured an exclusive agreement to distribute Mondelez chocolate, biscuits, and candy products across Zimbabwe starting October 2026.

  2. 13 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Varun Beverages launches two new brands in Kenya

    Varun Beverages has launched BOLT UP and XTREME FIZZ in Kenya, expanding its local portfolio following a $32 million acquisition of Devyani Food Industries' beverage business.

Sources

agronfoodprocessing.com · businesstoday.co.ke · voeazul.com.br