Harare, Zimbabwe – 10 June 2025 – Nestlé is thrilled to announce that its brands have been recognized for their excellence and impact in the market at the recent Buy Zimbabwe Awards. The awards, which are based on a nationwide study of 7,200 consumers, celebrate the best of Zimbabwean brands that have earned the trust and loyalty of consumers.
Awards and Recognition
Nestlé is proud to announce that our brands took home several prestigious awards:
• CEREVITA won the Leading Cereal Brands category
• CERELAC was named 1st Runner-Up in the Leading Cereal Brands category
• Nestlé Zimbabwe was recognized as 2nd Runner-Up in the Leading FMCG Brands category
These accolades are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and passion of the cross functional team members, who bring their best to the organization every day. According to Tavia Matikiti, Regulatory and Scientific Affairs Manager & Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Officer at Nestlé Zimbabwe, "These achievements reflect our continued commitment to quality, innovation, and proudly supporting local industry. Let's take a moment to celebrate this milestone together—and let it inspire us to reach even greater heights!"
Commitment to Quality and Innovation
The Buy Zimbabwe Awards are a celebration of brands that have earned the trust and loyalty of consumers. Price and quality were the two key factors that influenced preferability in the study, with 79.1% of respondents citing price as a primary determinant and 72% citing quality. We're proud that our brands have consistently delivered on these fronts.
"We're delighted that Nestlé Zimbabwe was recognized for its efforts in delivering high-quality products that meet the evolving needs of consumers," said Tavia Matikiti. "Nestlé Zimbabwe is committed to building on this momentum and continuing to innovate and deliver products that meet the highest standards of quality and consumer satisfaction."
About Nestlé
Nestlé is the world’s largest food and beverage company. It is present in 187 countries around the world, and its 291,000 employees are committed to Nestlé’s purpose of unlocking the power of food to enhance quality for everyone, today and for generations to come. Nestlé offers a wide portfolio of products and services for people and their pets throughout their lives. It’s more than 2,000 brands ranging from global icons like Nescafé or Nespresso to local favorites like Ricoffy. Company performance is driven by its Nutrition, Health and Wellness strategy. Nestlé is based in the Swiss town of Vevey where it was founded more than 150 years ago.
Contact:
Lesedi Mashale
Head of PR & Events Neste East & Southern Region (ESAR)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +27 82 586 2029
Tavia Matikiti
Corporate Communications Officer, Nestlé Zimbabwe
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📞 +263 772 176 397