1. WINE INDUSTRY IN TANZANIA: Discussion PointsBy
Prof. Bendantunguka Tiisekwa (PhD)
Food Scientist cum Technologist
Dean, Faculty of Agriculture (SUA) and Director Morogoro Ben’s Winery

2. Wine is important ENHANCES Overall National Development-
Increase income – several actors along the supply chain (limited participation in the Region)
Nutritionally- provides some nutrients- energy
Socially- interaction, networking, relaxation

3. Opportunities for increased contribution
Suitable land and climate
Emerging SME producing wine
New consumer of wine
Export potential

4. Challenges for industry
Inadequate working technical knowledge of those involved in wine (oenologists)
Unavailability of specialized technical staff
Inability to pay for specialists
Poor machinery and unavailability of processing facilities- small scale wine makers
Inappropriate , not locally available

5. Challenges for industry (ctd)
Unavailability of appropriate packaging materials- quantity and design
Packaging in used (recycled bottles)
Unaffordable price for packaging materials for small scale
Inadequate capital and difficult access to credit – to meet business requirements
Construction of suitable premises
Product certification (TBS) and Premises and Product Registration (TFDA)

6. Challenges for industry (ctd)
Conflicting product and labeling standards
National vs Regional vs International standards
Alcohol content (10-14% TZS, ≤ 14% (EAS), ≤ 14% (US), (Int. Stds.) –restrictive on low alcohol wines
Requirement for Tannin content , Extract in the case of TZS

7. Actions for development of the industry
Form wine makers association to chart out issues and interest and seek for necessary support, also to influence policy
Focused short term technical training be developed to assist actors along value chain
Inventory of availability of appropriate machinery and packaging material be prepared and made available to users-

8. Actions for development of the industry
Association to dialogue with MFI and other funding agencies on modalities to access financial capital and collateral suitable for SMEs

9. CONCLUSION The wine industry in Tanzania is young and underdeveloped.
The industry faces several challenges that require support for it to grow and significantly contribute to national development
Enabling policies that support various action along the value chain may enhance growth