Delta Corporation says it expects supply shortages across several of its beverage brands to ease before the end of the year as it presses ahead with a major capacity expansion programme aimed at meeting growing consumer demand.
The beverages giant said demand continued to outstrip production during the first quarter ended 30 June 2026, leaving supply gaps across selected beer brands despite a strong improvement in product availability.
The company said upgrades at its Southerton Brewery would begin releasing additional production capacity from the third quarter, while work on a replacement brewhouse and an additional packaging line at Belmont Brewery was progressing.
Delta said complementary investments in returnable glass, packaging materials, crates and logistics were also underway, with the projects expected to progressively eliminate supply gaps by November.
“The phased capacity-expansion programme remains on track,” the group said.
It added that barley supplies secured through its contract farming programme were adequate to meet current and future brewing requirements, with attention now shifting to expanding malting capacity to support anticipated growth in lager beer production.
The expansion drive comes as demand remained firm across most beverage categories, supported by low inflation, currency stability, improved agricultural output and stronger consumer spending.
Delta said it would continue prioritising investment in production facilities, packaging capacity, raw material security and logistics infrastructure to support future growth.
The company said it was also expanding packaging capacity at African Distillers, where new equipment is scheduled for commissioning during the third quarter to address prevailing supply shortages.
Looking ahead, Delta said completing its capital projects remained one of its key priorities this financial year, with the investments expected to capture unmet demand across its beverage portfolio.
“Their phased delivery is expected to reduce supply gaps, capture unmet demand and support growth across the beverage categories,” the group said.
The company said management would remain focused on ensuring product availability while executing critical capital investments on schedule despite risks posed by higher fuel costs, raw material shortages and global supply chain disruptions.