Dairy alternatives diversify as the consumer case and complexities evolve
USA – Plant-based innovation in food and beverages is continuing to flourish as consumer interest…
Year: 2019
Castel Malawi relaunches Sobo Squash following lift of ban on use of tartrazine
MALAWI – Castel Malawi Group, a leading producer and distributor of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages…
Thai Union increases stake in Thammachart Seafood to expand retail business
THAILAND – Bangkok-based seafoods products producer, Thai Union Group has increased its stake in Thammachart…
French wine maker Delas Frères opens new US$20m winery
FRANCE – Rhône producer Delas Frères has opened a new €18 million (US$20 million) winery…
Local food delivery start up to take on space left by Jumia in Rwanda
RWANDA – Following the exit of Jumia, Africa’s largest e-commerce platform in the Rwandan market,…
Maple Leaf Foods secures first sustainability-linked credit facility in Canada
CANADA – Meat and plant protein producer, Maple Leaf Foods has secured sustainability-linked terms for its…
Tulip Addis Water set to introduce simple water filters into the Ethiopian Market
ETHIOPIA – Tulip Addis Water, a local manufacturer that specialises in water treatment technology, invested…
Denny Mushrooms launches eco-friendly punnets made from sugarcane by-product
SOUTH AFRICA – South Africa’s leading mushroom brand, Denny Mushrooms owned by Libstar Holdings has…
Task force on standards and quality infrastructure reforms in Kenya appointed
KENYA – A task force on standards and quality infrastructure reforms has been appointed by…
Sheffield Africa opens new show room in Kenya to enhance customer experience
KENYA – East Africa’s leading Commercial Kitchen, Laundry and Cold Room solutions provider, Sheffield Africa…
Ghana FDA orders recall of 16 tomato paste brands over adulteration
GHANA – The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) of Ghana has ordered the immediate withdrawal…
Zambeef reports growth in annual profits despite prevailing economic hardships
ZAMBIA – Integrated cold chain food products and agribusiness company Zambeef reported a rise in…
Kevian Kenya wins reprieve in brand legal battle against Squishy
KENYA – Kevian Kenya, a leading fruit juice producer in Kenya has been given the…
Kwale cane miller gets greenlight to resume cane milling
KENYA – Kenya’s ultra-modern sugar factory, the Kwale International Sugar Company Limited (KISCOL) has finally…
Azelis acquires Megafarma to expand operations into Latin America
MEXICO – Global food ingredients supplier, Azelis has signed an agreement to acquire Megafarma, a…
Indian meat delivery startup Licious closes US$30m funding round
INDIA – Licious, an Indian online fresh meat and seafood brand has closed US$30 million…
Balchem Corporation acquires specialty snacks maker Zumbro River Brand
USA – Specialty ingredients manufacturer Balchem Corporation has acquired Minnesota- headquartered Zumbro River Brand Inc…
Coca-Cola’s Chief Growth Officer Francisco Crespo to retire, unveils new structure
USA – The Coca-Cola Company has announced that its Senior Vice President and Chief Growth…
Green Plains and Novozymes partner in production of protein ingredients
USA – Diversified commodity-processing company, Green Plains has entered into an exclusive partnership with Danish…
Kenya mango exports ban lifted after six years as inspectorate body steps up
KENYA – Mango exports from Kenya to Europe, the US and other key markets, slated…
Tanzania’s Kilombero Sugar debuts new pack to meet rising demand
TANZANIA – KILOMBERO Sugar Company Limited has introduced 5kg pack ‘Bwana Sukari pack’ of sugar…
Blue Bottle Coffee CEO Bryan Meehan joins Nestlé Creating Shared Value Council
SWITZERLAND – The Chief Executive Officer of Blue Bottle Coffee, Bryan Meehan has joined Nestlé’s…
South African packaging group Nampak appoints Erik Smut as new CEO
SOUTH AFRICA – Paper and Packaging product manufacturer Nampak, has appointed Erik Smuts as the…
Cocoa cooperative in Côte d’Ivoire receives backing from ABC Fund
COTE D IVOIRE – Socak Katana, a cocoa cooperative in Côte d’Ivoire has received an…