Zambia Seeks Beverage Manufacturing Partner for New Drinks Brand

A privately backed consumer venture is seeking an experienced beverage manufacturing partner in Zambia to support the development and production of a new drinks brand. The selected partner will be required to provide services such as product formulation and development, ingredient sourcing, test batches and product sampling, bottling and/or canning, packaging and labelling, quality assurance and testing, regulatory and compliance support, and commercial-scale production.

The company is interested in speaking with manufacturers capable of supporting the development and production of various beverages, including energy and functional drinks, protein or nutritional drinks, wellness/focus drinks, soft drinks and non-alcoholic beverages, alcoholic beverages, and ready-to-drink products. Existing formulations, white-label products, or adaptable recipes will also be considered.

The ideal applicant will be an established beverage manufacturer, bottler, or production facility with experience in the Zambian market. They should provide a company and facility overview, types of beverages currently produced, production capacity, available bottle/can sizes and packaging formats, minimum order quantities, product development capabilities, relevant licences and certifications, and indicative production costs.

The proposed brand will be supported by significant digital media and distribution capabilities within Zambia, including access to large online, social media, and consumer audiences. The company is therefore looking for a manufacturing partner capable not only of supporting an initial launch but also of scaling production if the product gains traction.

Interested manufacturers should submit a brief company overview and details of their production capabilities to [email protected] with the subject "Beverage Manufacturing Tender". The email should include relevant product examples, production capabilities, and a contact number. All initial discussions will be treated confidentially.

The company is open to discussing contract manufacturing, private-label production, joint ventures, or other strategic manufacturing partnerships. The successful partner will have the opportunity to work with a new brand that has significant growth potential.

The Zambian consumer venture is seeking a reliable partner to help launch its new drinks brand, and interested parties are encouraged to apply with their qualifications and experience. Key requirements include experience in the Zambian market and the ability to support product development through to commercial production.

Key points

• The selected manufacturing partner will be required to provide services such as product formulation and development, ingredient sourcing, and commercial-scale production.