The alcoholic beverage and juice manufacturing sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is experiencing new growth with the upcoming installation of a Refriango company factory in Kinshasa. This initiative, resulting from a $50 million memorandum of understanding signed with the Special Economic Zone, marks a major step forward in the country’s economic development.
Elie Tohwe, Financial Director of Refriango, underlines the importance of this facility for the DRC by offering quality products accessible to the entire population. Alcoholic drinks and juices, manufactured locally, promise to meet international standards and contribute to the well-being of the Congolese.
The establishment of Refriango in Maluku, within the Special Economic Zone (SEZ), arises from the strengthened economic relations between the DRC and Angola, as mentioned during the DRC-Angola economic forum in 2023. This cooperation demonstrates a common desire to encourage foreign investment and promote regional economic development.
This new factory therefore represents a significant turning point for the beverage sector in the DRC, opening new perspectives both economically and socially. The benefits of this collaboration promise to be beneficial for the Congolese economy, while offering quality products for the local population.
Learn more about this topic:
– [Previous article on the importance of foreign investments in the DRC](link1)
– [Analysis on growth prospects for the beverage sector in Africa](link2)
This new Refriango alcoholic beverage and juice manufacturing plant in Kinshasa marks a promising step forward for the agri-food industry sector in the DRC.