AFRICA the lives of Ugandan citizens .
Through UBL ’ s local raw materials sourcing agenda ( LRM ), the company has sought to nurture partnerships with local suppliers and farmers . UBL provides farmers with the necessary seeds to grow the grain for its processes and educates them on how to achieve the right quality and subsequently provide the market once the crop is harvested . This remains an area of immense pride for Muwema , and in 2015 the company reached a total of approximately 17,000 farmers under its LRM agenda , benefiting over 25,000 households countrywide .
‘ Our collaboration with Kakira Sugar ( part of The Madhvani Group ), for example , has enhanced our ability to avail our consumers with affordable quality beverages resulting from a tax benefit from the government ,’’ explains Muwema .
UBL ’ s decision to also appoint Savannah Commodities as a single aggregator for sourcing its local raw materials is projected to bring immense benefits to both company and farmers . The farmers have a
UGANDA HAS BECOME A COUNTRY OF SIGNIFICANT GROWTH FOR THE ADULT BEVERAGE INDUSTRY
UBL PLANS TO INVEST IN ITS BEER PACKAGING AND STORAGE CAPACITY TO INCREASE PRODUCTION BY 50 %
UBL ’ S WORK WITH SAVANNAH COMMODITIES AND LOCAL FARMERS HAS ENHANCED THE LIVELIHOODS OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES
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