MEREC invests in the construction of the first pasta factory in the North of the country

MEREC Industries, SU, SA announces the construction of the first pasta factory in the Northern region of Mozambique, a strategic investment that strengthens national production capacity and boosts the industrial and economic development of the region.

With this project, MEREC becomes the only company in Mozambique with pasta production units in all three regions of the country: North, Center, and South. Eduardo Abdula, Governor of Nampula Province, visited the facilities of MEREC's new venture last Tuesday, November 3rd, to monitor the progress of the construction of the new industrial unit, which will strengthen national production, increase the availability of fortified food products, and generate new job opportunities.

The new industrial unit will significantly expand the national production capacity of pasta, promoting greater proximity between production and consumers, particularly in the Northern region.

One of the project's main contributions will also be to increase the availability of high-quality, fortified pasta, in accordance with national legislation and requirements applicable to food fortification. In this way, MEREC aims to contribute to access to food products that are part of national efforts to promote nutrition and food security.

Beyond its impact on the food sector, the project will have a significant economic and social dimension through the creation of direct and indirect employment opportunities, training and development of local skills, and the involvement of different sectors of the value chain, including production, logistics, distribution, and marketing.

According to MEREC's Administrator, Engineer Luís Aveleira, this investment represents another step in the company's growth strategy and its commitment to the development of national industry.

"Nowadays, pasta is part of the basic food basket for Mozambicans, and with this investment, we want to contribute to Mozambique's ability to meet the needs of its own market, reducing its dependence on imported products. With industrial units in the North, Central, and South regions, we are strengthening our national supply capacity and contributing to the country's objectives of promoting local production and import substitution. More than guaranteeing the supply of the domestic market, we also want to create the capacity to generate production surpluses for export, contributing to the inflow of foreign currency and the growth of the national economy. We believe that investing in national production is investing in food security, industrialization, and the future of Mozambique," stated Eng. Luís Aveleira.

Alongside this investment in the Northern region, MEREC is also expanding its pasta production capacity at its Machava industrial unit in the Southern region, reinforcing its ability to respond to the needs of the national market.

According to the Governor, more than expanding its industrial capacity, MEREC will actively contribute to a Mozambique with greater production capacity, less dependence on imports, and an increasingly relevant role in regional trade.