Mozambique establishes new institution for oilseeds and nuts to bolster the sectors
MOZAMBIQUE – The Mozambican government has expanded the scope of the Cotton Institute of Mozambique…
Grains, Milling, Baking & Feed
Government owned Komenda Sugar Factory attracts new US$28m investor
GHANA – The Cabinet of Ghana has approved Park Agrotech Limited, a Ghanaian company in…
Kenyan sugar imports rise by 23% in the first four months despite improved production
KENYA – Kenya has registered a 23% increase in sugar imports in the first four months…
Zambian seed producer Zamseed clinches US$5m investment from SilverStreet Capital
ZAMBIA – Zambia’s first seed company, Zamseed has secured K91 million (US$5m) investment from UK based…
J. M. Smucker names Rob Ferguson as head of pet food and pet snacks business
USA – American food and pet food manufacturer, J. M. Smucker Company has named Rob…
Tongaat Hulett stipulates way forward during the pandemic to ensure continuity of operations
ZIMBABWE – Sugar producer Tongaat Hulett Zimbabwe has developed a business continuity plan (BCP) based…
Swedish agribusiness coop secures funds to expand operations in Ukraine
UKRAINE – Lantmännen Axa, a leading producer of breakfast cereals in Ukraine that is owned…
Zambia forecasts 69% increase in maize production to over 3.3m metric tonnes
ZAMBIA – Zambia has projected a 69% rise in maize production in the 2019/2020 agricultural…
Ugandan seed producer NASECO clinches US$1.2m investment from Pearl Capital Partners
UGANDA – Pearl Capital Partners through the Yield Uganda Investment Fund, has invested UGX 4.6bn…
Ethiopian company invests US$10.3m in wheat, pasta and biscuit manufacturing
ETHIOPIA – Kiya, a local food processing company in Ethiopia, operating under Soror General Trading has…