* Shortage is due to supply disruptions from one key supplier, ETHCO currently unable to provide a critical raw material required for the production of these spirits
* Meanwhile, the company has planned its stock levels of beer products due to annual temporary pause in beer production in coming weeks
By Duncan Mlanjira
After weeks of silence over the erratic supply of Malawi Gin, Premier Brandy and Malawi Vodka in 750ml and 330ml bottles, Castel Malawi has now issued a public statement assuring customers that it is working towards resolving the shortage.
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The statement signed by Managing Director, Thomas Reynaud yesterday, June 5 says Castel Malawi says it is currently experiencing a temporary shortage of some of these spirits due to supply disruptions from one of key suppliers, ETHCO — who are currently unable to provide a critical raw material required for their production.
The company thus assures customers that their teams are actively working with the supplier to resolve the situation and to restore full availability of these products on the market as soon as possible.
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But in addition to this, Castel Malawi says it will be conducting its annual plant maintenance in the coming weeks and as a result there will be temporary pause in beer production.
“However, we have proactively planned our stock levels to ensure that our beer products remain consistently available on the market during this period so that you can continue to enjoy your favourite brands without disruption,” says Reynaud.
He added that Castel Malawi sincerely apologises for any inconvenience this may cause and thanks customers for their continued loyalty and understanding.
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He further assured that the company remains committed to delivering the highest quality products and ensuring customers satisfaction: “Rest assured, we remain full committed to meeting your expectations and stabilising our supply as quickly as possible.”
In recent past, Castel Malawi has been attributing shortage of these three brands of spirits due to the persistent shortage of forex in the country, saying they had been failing to bring in packaging materials to sustain the supply.
In one statement, company made a choice of temporary suspending production as for the business to be sustainable in the forex scarcity — coupled with the high excise rates spirits attract at 110% that push the prices up.
