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F&G targets local market

Seeing growth: 
F&G head of sales and marketing, Robert Liang, speaking on Wednesday PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Seeing growth: F&G head of sales and marketing, Robert Liang, speaking on Wednesday PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

A Botswana Investment and Trade Centre-assisted (BITC) company, F&G Botswana, has announced plans to expand into the domestic market after 18 years of operating primarily as an export-driven business.

Since its establishment in Botswana, F&G has specialised in tobacco leaf extraction, flavour creation, and the production of ethyl maltol, a key compound widely used in flavouring across industries. Over the years, the company has successfully exported its products to international markets, with China being its main trading partner.

Now, in a strategic shift, the company is turning its focus to the domestic market. F&G believes there is strong potential for growth locally, given the rapid development of Botswana’s manufacturing sector and the government’s push to promote value addition.

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