SA craft breweries in dire need of resumption of alcohol trade or risk collapse
SOUTH AFRICA – The current ban on alcohol sales in South Africa is pushing craft…
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US revokes rule to permanently increase poultry slaughtering speeds
US – The US government has withdrawn a proposed rule that would have allowed poultry…
Coca-Cola introduces coffee-infused soft drinks in US market following success abroad
US – American multinational beverage corporation, Coca-Cola has finally introduced Coca-Cola with Coffee in the…
Carrefour Kenya offers shoppers seamless shopping experience with launch of new online shopping app
KENYA – Carrefour Kenya, operated by Dubai-based conglomerate, Majid Al Futtaim has expanded its offering…
Bruno Gruwez takes helm of Nigerian packed food manufacturer Promasidor
NIGERIA – Promasidor Nigeria, a food and beverage-products powerhouse has appointed Bruno Gruwez as its…
Molson Coors enters agreement to distribute Superbird ready-to-drink spirit across US markets
US – Molson Coors Beverage is partnering with Casa Komos Beverage Group to distribute Superbird,…
Pepsico, Beyond Meat create joint venture to pursue development of plant-based drinks and snacks
US – PepsiCo and Beyond Meat have created a joint venture called The PLANeT Partnership…
Egypt’s orange production to rise by 6.2% further propelling exports to reach 1.5 million metric tonnes
EGYPT – Orange production in Egypt is projected to increase by 6.2% to 3.4 million…
Canada injects US$128m into food inspection agency to strengthen food safety system
CANADA – The Government of Canada has announced that it is investing CAD 162.6 million…
Cameroonian cocoa value chain players collaborate in implementation of zero-deforestation frame work
CAMEROON – Cameroon has set up a policy framework for sustainable and zero-deforestation cocoa production…
SA registers high fluctuations in SKU availability of alcoholic products on online platforms due to COVID-19 disruptions
SOUTH AFRICA – The retail industry has felt the effects of COVID-19 with lock-downs initiated…
Finnish food packaging specialist Huhtamaki to relocate Malaysia paper cup manufacturing facility
MALAYSIA – Global food packaging specialist Huhtamaki has announced a €10 million (about US$ 12.15…
Morocco lifts import duties on wheat to build up stock following low production
MOROCCO – The Government of Morocco has extended the suspension of import duties on common…
Rift valley region in Kenya undertakes dry-run of its newly built juice processing facility
KENYA – The Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA), a regional development organization in Kenya operating…
Retailer Choppies to pay US$12m owed to banks and suppliers as it exits East African market
EAST AFRICA – Botswana-based retailer Choppies Enterprises Ltd is facing a US$12.4 million debt owed…
Danone to power its Spanish production plants with 100% renewable energy
SPAIN – Danone España, a subsidiary of French multinational food-products corporation Danone S.A., has signed…
South African nutritious food maker The Harvest Table introduces new shake range for kids
SOUTH AFRICA – The Harvest Table, South African maker of pure whole and functional foods…
Kenyan insurtech startup Pula clinches US$6m in Series A funding to propel expansion
KENYA – Kenyan agriculture digital-insurance startup Pula, has raised US$6 million in Series A funding…
US-based digital bakery Sugar Lab unveils new line of 3D printed chocolates
US – Los Angeles-based digital bakery Sugar Lab, in collaboration with Chef Melissa Walnock of…
Tate & Lyle unveils new tapioca-based thickening and gelling starches
US — Tate & Lyle, a leading global provider of food and beverage solutions and…
MGP Ingredients acquires US alcohol producer Luxco in a US$475m deal
US – MGP Ingredients, a supplier of distilled spirits and specialty wheat proteins and starches,…
Online grocery to be the next battleground for e-commerce growth in India – RedSeer
INDIA – India’s e-commerce scene has been a battle ground of sorts in the past…
Kenya embarks on expansion of irrigation schemes to boost agricultural productivity
KENYA – The government of Kenya through the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) has embarked on…
Fight against locust invasion gets smarter, tactical with use of night spraying drones
EAST AFRICA – The smart agtech company XAG, has proposed the use of drones in…