SCHWEPPES Zimbabwe Limited will soon resume production of its iconic Mazoe Orange Crush brand, with the product expected on the market within the next month, after the company secured a steady shipment of raw materials from Turkey, the businessdigest can report. The production of Mazoe Orange Crush takes place in the country’s major cities such as Harare, Bulawayo, Gweru and Mutare. The oranges and other fruits used in the recipe are sourced from local farmers, ensuring that the juice is made with the freshest and highest quality ingredients. Distribution:

Schweppes Zimbabwe says the changes are health-related as they have introduced non-nutritive sweeteners and less sugar to fight obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome among other health problems. However they reassured us that they will re-introduce the original Mazoe to cater for those who prefer sugars. Mazoe Orange Crush is made from a blend of oranges and other fruits, which are rich in Vitamin C and other important nutrients. These fruits are known for their antioxidant properties and other health benefits. Consuming Mazoe Orange Crush can help boost your immune system, improve your skin health, and aid in digestion. Low in calories: Orange juice is a good source of hydration, and consuming Mazoe Orange Crush can help you stay hydrated, especially on hot days. Caution: Line up of Mazoe Orange Crush bottles as they changed over the years, starting with the oldest on the left. Key EventsFidelity Chauke: “Mazoe orange crush was something we were proud of, we would gladly share with visitors from abroad, now you take that away from us. I deeply resent the orosification of Mazoe…you have lost another lifetime customer.”

Critics of artificial sweeteners say that they cause a variety of health problems, including cancer. New Ingredients since 2018: Water, sugar, acidulant, citric acid, natural and nature identical flavourings, preservatives (potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate), colouring, non-nutritive sweeteners (acesulfamek, aspartame) People tell us they want more drinks that taste great but also have less sugar and fewer calories,” said Schweppes Zimbabwe in a press statement. According to consumers, this is tampering with an iconic Zimbabwean product that had prior to the changes stood the test of time. Manufacturing cost of high intense sweeteners are in reality quite high, but as the sweetening power is 150-fold higher compared to sugar, a significant cost saving for the food and drink manufacturers is achievable since less product is needed to sweeten a product.”The Mazoe range of products, especially the orange crush product, is on high demand by the Diaspora who miss home.

Generating more than 90 percent cost savings and keeping a clean sweetness profile in calorie product is widely agreed as a clever alternative.” Another vague answer: “This formulation has less sugar and contains low calories/non-nutritive sweeteners and the price remains the same.” A Schweppes employee who refused to be named for fear of victimisation told The Patriot, that the new recipe was a cost cutting measure the company has embarked on.The research shows use of artificial sweeteners can make one shun healthy, filling and highly nutritious foods while consuming more artificially flavoured foods with less nutritional value.