Brief Overview
Culinary Delicacies is a food and beverage company founded in 2023 by Dr. T. Usai and Mr. T. Waya. The company is committed to creating nutritious and innovative food products that celebrate Zimbabwe’s rich culinary heritage. Focusing on sustainability, community empowerment, and cultural appreciation, Culinary Delicacies aims to transform the global food system and provide healthier, locally sourced food options.

Key Milestones and Achievements

• 2023: Founded by Usai and Tatenda Wayato connect rural farmers with markets and address the lack of indigenous value-added products.
• Product Innovation: Developed Zitano, an indigenous soup thickener made from sesame, pumpkin, and culpy seeds, refined through pilot testing and research.
• Sustainability & Community Empowerment: Prioritises local sourcing, benefiting rural farmers and preserving Zimbabwe’s culinary traditions.
• Product Line Expansion: Introduced various nutritious products, including pumpkin seeds, mango snacks, marmalade jam, and baobab masawu jam.