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…
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Fight against locust invasion gets smarter, tactical with use of night spraying drones
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Tunisia promotes sustainable fisheries with deployment of satellite monitoring system
TUNISIA – Tunisia has deployed a satellite monitoring system of fishing vessels, in a bid…
Domino’s becomes the first-ever QSR restaurant chain in India to offer plant-based meat pizza
INDIA – Domino’s India has launched a plant-based pizza, becoming the first-ever QSR (quick service…
Tanzanian alcohol makers turn to local sources of raw materials to boost industry
TANZANIA – Leading breweries in Tanzania i.e., Tanzania Breweries Limited (TBL) and Serengeti Breweries Limited…
South African Breweries suspends contracts of 550 temporary workers as booze ban continues
SOUTH AFRICA – It’s nearly a month since the government of South Africa reinstated the…
Global coffee brand Nescafé commits to using 100% responsibly sourced coffee by 2025
SWITZERLAND – Nestle-owned global coffee brand Nescafé has announced that it expects to have 100%…
India Tea Traders Association raises concerns over implementation of online auction system
INDIA – The Federation of All India Tea Traders Association (FAITTA), the apex body of…
Ruth Hussey takes helm of UK Food Standards Agency as search for substantive chair begins
UK – The UK’s Food Standards Agency has announced the appointment of Ruth Hussey as…
India’s Gourmet meat startup Licious to raise US$80m to fund business expansion
INDIA – Gourmet meat startup Licious is seeking to raise US$80 million from new as…
MJENGO LTD: New Plants, New Products as Mjengo Eyes New Opportunities
Malbros, trading as Mjengo Limited, is a Kenyan diversified food processor with a focus on…
Bunge unveils infant formula ingredient that “mimics the fat composition of Chinese mother’s milk”
CHINA – American based food ingredients supplier Bunge Loders Croklaan has announced the launch of…
Flour Mills of Nigeria diversifies funding sources with listing of US$78.3m bond
NIGERIA – Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc has listed a new N29.89bn (US$78.3m) Tranche A…
Uganda’s sugar exports decline by US$29.2m in three years due to dwindling export market
UGANDA – Uganda exported sugar worth US$83.39m in the year ended November 2020, a decline…
Capital Market Authority of Kenya gives BOC more time to assess US$11.2m takeover by Carbacid
KENYA – The Board of BOC Kenya, manufacturer of industrial, medical and special gases, has…
Potato growing regions in Kenya enforce the 50kg packaging rule
KENYA – Potato farmers in Kenya are expected to earn more in coming months after…
Moroccan B2B e-commerce startup Chari.ma planning expansion after strong growth in Casablanca
MOROCCO – Chari.ma, a Moroccan B2B e-commerce platform that fashions retailers with suppliers is seeking…
Nigeria still depends on food imports despite border closures, halting forex provision
NIGERIA – The Nigerian government spent N1.85 trillion (US$4.85m) on food imports in the first…
ABC Fund supports cocoa farming in Ivory Coast issuing financing ahead of 2020/2021 season
IVORY COAST – The Agri-Business Capital (ABC) Fund managed by Bamboo capital, has issued loan…
Troubled Tuskys exists home town signifying end of an era
KENYA – Troubled Tuskys supermarket has exited Nakuru county, its birth place with the closure…
Central Bank of Nigeria to release 300,000 metric tons of maize to control market price
NIGERIA – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced it will release about 300,000…
FAO seeks US$38m support to supplement continuing efforts of combating locust invasion
EAST AFRICA – The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is seeking an additional US$38 million…
Liquor startup Ciro to introduce German wine brands Becksteiner and J. Oppmann to India
INDIA – Ciro, an India-based liquor startup, has announced plans to introduce German wine brands…
Massmart reports 7.7% decline is full year sales despite slight improvement in fourth quarter
SOUTH AFRICA – Massmart, Walmart owned South African retailer has reported that its group sales…