establish lemon soybean oil manufacturing plant in lusaka

   
establish lemon soybean oil manufacturing plant in lusaka
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • establish lemon soybean oil manufacturing plant in lusaka
  • Which region is best for soybean cultivation in Zambia?
  • In Zambia, Region II is the most suitable with a rainfall range of 800-1000 mm annually. The optimum temperature range for soybeans growth and development is 22- 35 C. Very low temperatures, especially during ?owering, will reduce the oil content and yield.
  • Can mmmz make sunflower oil more widely available in Zambia?
  • The company will buy all sunflower produced by contracted out-growers. MMMZ wants to make sunflower oil more widely available in Zambia through this project. Sunflower oil is more nutritious than other edible oils and if processed from locally produced seed can be sold at prices which are affordable to low-income consumers.
  • Where is soybean grown in Lusaka?
  • The soybean crop is recommended to be grown in rotation with cereals. Though Soybean is widely adapted and is grown throughout the country, major production areas are found in agro ecological Region II of Lusaka and Central Provinces and parts of agro ecological Region III of Copperbelt Province. 2.0 Climatic and Soil Requirements
  • Who sells edible oil in Zambia?
  • They hold about 45% of the Zambian edible oil market. MMMZ has their own processing plant with an oilseed crusher (200,000MT/annum capacity) and an edible oil refinery (140,000MT/annum capacity). They sell refined oil to wholesalers and the hotel industry, big retailers and also offer oil through dispensers via smaller outlets.