Dairibord has commissioned a new US$500,000 ice cream stick production line at its Rekayi Tangwena facility that is expected to double output capacity for its Cool Summer Stars range, which includes Nutty Squirrel, Skippy Choc, SuperSplit, Bigga Bear, Monsta Mouse, Plus20 and Green Giant.
This capital expenditure advances the Group’s broader strategy to expand manufacturing capacity, deepen market penetration, and defend and grow market share.
The commissioning builds upon Dairibord’s capital expenditure program, following US$11.8 million in investments during 2025 which drove a 23% year-on-year increase in cumulative sales volumes to 119.85 million litres for the nine months ended 30 September 2026. Within this period, the Foods segment recorded 26% volume growth, underpinned by robust third-quarter demand for ice cream and yoghurt. Because ice cream resides within Dairibord’s highest-margin category, scaling production directly supports both top-line volume expansion and overall Group margin enhancement.
This capacity expansion addresses rising consumer demand for accessible, single-serve frozen treats, particularly across vendor networks and the informal retail trade nationwide.
Commenting on the milestone, Group Chief Executive Mercy Ndoro, stated that the investment underscores Dairibord’s confidence in its brand equity and domestic consumer demand.
“This commissioning is a clear statement of intent. Consumer demand for our ice cream continues to grow, and we are investing decisively to ensure consistent product availability across all retail channels.”
Ms. Ndoro added that the Group will maintain disciplined capital allocation, prioritising high-return investments that convert production capacity directly into volume and margin growth.
“Capacity expansion remains central to our strategy. We are building the operational scale required to meet demand, strengthen our competitive position, and deliver sustainable value for our shareholders.”
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