AFRICA
Universal Leaf Tobacco Company, Inc. has been instrumental in the expansion of tobacco production in Africa. With our processing plants in Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania and Zimbabwe, we have made long-term investments to ensure that we are well placed to procure, process, and supply quality tobaccos on a sustainable basis, in and from these origins.
Regional Operations
Limbe Leaf Tobacco Company Limited (Malawi)
Mozambique Leaf Tobacco Limitada (Mozambique)
Universal Leaf Africa (Proprietary) Limited (South Africa)
Universal Leaf South Africa (Proprietary) Limited (South Africa)
Tanzania Leaf Tobacco Company Limited (Tanzania)
Tanzania Tobacco Processors Limited (Tanzania)
Zimbabwe Leaf Tobacco Company (Private) Limited (Zimbabwe)
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Regional Director / Gary Taylor
Gary grew up in Zimbabwe acquiring a good understanding of the crop, how it is handled and processed and the international market for leaf tobacco. He went on to earn a degree in Agricultural Economics and has since enjoyed 30 years of industry experience. He has worked in several growing regions of the world and in most of the African tobacco producing countries.