Syngenta to invest US$2 billion on innovative and sustainable agriculture solutions

October 24, 2019October 24, 2019 Food Business Africa

SWITZERLAND – Swiss-based global agribusiness company has pledged to invest US$2 billion over the next five years on finding innovations specifically targeted at delivering a step change in agricultural sustainability. Through the investment, Syngenta plans […]

Nestlé, Danone among firms recognized for leadership in sustainability by UN Global Compact

September 23, 2019 Food Business Africa

USA – Nestlé, Danone and Unilever have been named as Global Compact LEAD companies for their ongoing commitment to the United Nations (UN) Global Compact and its Ten principles for responsible business. Nestlé joined the […]

Biotech crops presenting a solution to nutrition and climate change challenges; ISAAA report

August 23, 2019August 23, 2019 Food Business Africa

JAPAN – Countries across the world have progressively embraced the utilisation of biotech crops, with this year marking 23 solid years of continuous biotech crop adoption. According to a recent report released by the International […]

Namibia unveils US$8.95 agricultural project to help farmers build climate change resilience

June 19, 2019June 27, 2019 Food Business Africa

NAMIBIA – Namibia has commissioned a US$ 8.95million (N$130 million) agricultural project that seeks to enhance agricultural productivity by strengthening farmers resilience to climate change. The project, which was launched at Warmquelle in Kunene region, […]

Irish Dairy industry focuses on low carbon future to address climate change

January 25, 2018January 29, 2018 Food Business Africa

IRELAND – The Irish dairy industry has decided to embark on industrial activities to ensure low carbon emissions in the future, according to a report produced by the Irish Co-operative Organization Society (ICOS). The report […]

Fresh produce shortages likely this year, experts warn

January 3, 2018January 8, 2018 Food Business Africa

NIGERIA – Nigeria may face tomato, rice and onion shortages next year, following the continued shut down of Tiga Dam in Kano State, The Nation has learnt. The dam provides irrigation to Hadejia and to […]

Fonterra commits to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

November 17, 2017November 18, 2017 Food Business Africa

NEW ZEALAND – Fonterra has partnered with the New Zealand government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050, with a 30% reduction by 2030 from a 2015 baseline. According to the company, the […]

Africa must re-adopt its orphan crops as times change

October 18, 2017October 23, 2017 Food Business Africa

AFRICA – A large portion of Africa’s people relies on several indigenous plant species for subsistence. These plants are often primary food sources for people and animals and are also used for other non-food purposes. […]

Business leaders must combat climate change – Carlsberg Chairman

September 22, 2017September 22, 2017 Food Business Africa

DENMARK – Carlsberg Group Chairman Flemming Besenbacher has impressed on business leaders to understand issues regarding climate change and actively get involved in combating the changes needed, during his speech at Climate Week NYC. “With […]