TEAMFULO CONSUMER PULSE RESULTS 🏆 SPUDS Original Packaging Voted Consumer Favourite We asked our community of foodies on @TeamFuloZim to choose between the original SPUDS packaging and the newer redesign. The original packaging emerged as the clear favourite. Top Reasons Why Consumers Chose the Original: 🌅 Nostalgia & Storytelling The packaging brings back memories and tells a story that consumers connect with. 🌾 Authentic & Original Consumers felt the original design is distinctive, iconic, and uniquely SPUDS. 🥔 Farm Fresh Identity The farm and potato field imagery communicates freshness, quality, and natural ingredients. 🇿🇼 Strong Sense of Home The traditional khaki design was described as familiar, local, and proudly Zimbabwean. Key Insight: While some consumers appreciated the new packaging for making flavours easier to identify, many felt it looked more generic and processed, losing some of the authenticity and emotional connection associated with the original SPUDS brand. #TeamFuloConsumerPulse #ConsumerInsights #SPUDS #Foodies #PackagingDesign #ZimbabweBrands #ConsumerFavourite

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My spuds idea. Mixing the old with the new

#TeamFulo Poll. There have been reactions to the new packaging of Spuds Crisps by @CairnsFoods Your chance to vote . Frame I - Original Packaging. Frame 2 -New Packaging . Which one do you prefer and why?

Hello -@TeamFuloZim Midday snack or usavi. Please bring your sadza mbeva/mice fulos.

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I agree! We used to sit in the bottle store with a goat on the braii, an ice cold castle and Nzombe Huru blaring on an old tape deck, hitched up to a car battery. Dancing and pointing at each other as Zhakata’s lyrics reminded us of who we were & to respect our roots.

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A Farewell to a Friend of Zimbabwe 🇿🇼🇬🇧 His Excellency Pete Vowles,@PeteVowles , the United Kingdom's Ambassador to Zimbabwe, is nearing the end of his tour of duty, and with his departure Zimbabwe bids farewell to a diplomat unlike any other. As far as I can remember, no British Ambassador to Zimbabwe has endeared himself to ordinary Zimbabweans quite the way Pete has. His warmth, humility, infectious personality and ability to connect with people from all walks of life earned him something that cannot be conferred by governments or written into diplomatic credentials, the genuine affection and respect of the people. Over the past eight years, Pete has quietly helped thaw relations between Zimbabwe and the United Kingdom at a time when historical baggage and political differences could easily have kept the two nations apart. He achieved this not through grandstanding or headlines, but through people. Through supporting Zimbabwean farmers seeking access to UK markets. Through engaging local businesses, charities and communities. Through listening more than he spoke. Through showing up where others often would not. Yet none of this surprises me. Long before he became Ambassador, Pete was a young teacher in rural Mudzi in the early 1990s. It was there that his enduring connection with Zimbabwe was born. He travelled across the countryside, immersed himself in local culture, played slug at rural business centres, drew water from wells, shared meals with villagers, slept by candlelight and embraced life as it was lived by ordinary Zimbabweans. He learnt our language ,our customs, and most importantly, he learnt our people. That connection never left him. I have always believed that, deep down, Zimbabwe is not merely another posting on Pete's diplomatic résumé. It is his second home. That became even more evident in 2023 when @TeamFuloZim launched the #AmbassadorsCookOffZW,inviting ambassadors accredited to Zimbabwe to prepare a beloved Zimbabwean dish, Highfiridzi. Pete was the first ambassador to put up his hand. That was Pete all over. Not because he wanted the spotlight, but because he genuinely embraced opportunities to engage with Zimbabweans beyond the formalities of diplomatic life. What happened next speaks volumes about his influence and the goodwill he enjoyed among his peers. Pete encouraged fellow diplomats to participate, helping build momentum behind the initiative. Soon ambassadors and senior diplomats from across the diplomatic community signed up and embraced the challenge with enthusiasm. What followed was something truly special. Diplomats left the comfort of embassy walls, visited local markets, bought ingredients, lit fires, cooked in clay pots and immersed themselves in Zimbabwean culture. They laughed, learnt, shared stories and connected with ordinary Zimbabweans in ways that traditional diplomacy rarely allows. The Cook-Off became far more than a cooking competition. It became a bridge between cultures. And Pete was there at the very beginning, helping make it happen. One of my fondest memories was welcoming Pete and Hannah into our family home in Mount Pleasant, where they met my mother, Mama Rose, my children, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. By the end of the visit, they did not feel like distinguished guests. They felt like family. Perhaps that is what made Pete different. He understood that diplomacy is ultimately about people,not buildings,not protocols. People. When future historians look back on Pete Vowles' time in Zimbabwe, they will undoubtedly speak about trade, diplomacy and bilateral relations. Those things matter. But many Zimbabweans will remember something else. A man who was just as comfortable sitting around a fire in the rural areas as he was attending a diplomatic reception. A man who embraced our culture, respected our people and made a genuine effort to understand the country he came to represent.

🙏👋 #2/12 Smallholder farmers, like Tembi, working with 🇬🇧 finance to grow high quality produce. And the many who are making the most of duty free access to 🇬🇧 markets creating jobs and opportunities in 🇿🇼. Ameva ayabangula #ThankyouZw #NdinotendaZw #NgiyabongaZW

Awww samaita my favourite you are going to be truly missed ambassador Vowles. You are a true legend sir. Go well to your next stop. It was such a pleasure and blessing to have you on our lands. Please remember us as you progress with your journey. You are a true friend.

Nothing beats local flavors and a cold brew on a sunny day! 🇿🇼✨ ​Popped by Pedu Paye Cuisine in Glendale, Mashonaland Central (as seen on their sign ) for an absolute feast of traditional Zimbabwean comfort food. ​We paired a perfectly chilled Charles Glass Castle Lager with an incredible spread. ​A steaming plate of white Sadza served alongside a beautifully crispy, golden-fried whole fish topped with fresh red chilies ​A rich, savory bowl of tender, slow-cooked pork trotters swimming in deep, flavorful gravy, served with a side of traditional leafy greens /covo. ​You can see the full weekend lunch setup laid out together on the wooden table.If you're looking for authentic African cuisine that hits the spot, this is it! 🍲🍻 ​#ZimbabweanFood #AfricanCuisine #Sadza #Trotters #CastleLager #LocalFlavors

Farewell, H.E Pete Vowles @PeteVowles. When people think of diplomats, they often picture suits, meetings, and formal speeches. Then there was Pete. A man who wasn't afraid to roll up his sleeves, head to the market, gather ingredients, light a fire, and throw himself fully into the Team Fulo Cook-Off experience. 😂 What made it even more memorable was that his enthusiasm was infectious. Before long, other ambassadors and diplomats were doing the same, embracing the spirit of the event and immersing themselves in the local culture. Pete never participated from the sidelines. Whatever he was involved in, he gave it his full attention, energy, and good humour. As he embarks on his next chapter together with his lovely wife Hannah, @hannahrmvowles we thank him for the friendship, support, and the many memorable moments shared with Team Fulo. We wish you both every success, happiness, and adventure in the journey ahead. You will always be part of the Team Fulo family. Safe travels, Pete and Hannah. We will miss you. ❤️ #TeamFulo #FarewellPete #PeopleToPeopleDiplomacy #Zimbabwe #FriendshipBeyondBorders

Still soaking in the rich spirit of Africa day, Tazo has stirred up something truly special, the kind of meal that speaks to both heritage and heart. At the center of it all is our beloved staple, sadza, paired beautifully with the famous hayifiridzi, a combination that never fails to satisfy. Please rate this meal.

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