ZIMBABWE -Zimbabwe’s Quick service restaurant (QSR) group, Simbisa Brands Limited is targeting to open 15 new outlets across the country this year, at an estimated cost of US$3 million, According to Warren Meares, Managing Director […]
INDIA – Walmart-owned ecommerce company, Flipkart has formed a new entity – the Flipkart FarmerMart Pvt Ltd – as the company prepares to enter into the food retail business in India. The new entity will […]
UK – 2 Sisters Food Group has entered into an agreement to sell its UK-based pudding business, trading as Matthew Walker to Valeo Foods Group for £67 million (US$83.48m). Headquartered in Derbyshire, Matthew Walker produces […]
NIGERIA – Nigeria’s quick service restaurant Mr Bigg’s and subsidiary of United Africa Company (UAC) of Nigeria, has opened a new state-of-the-art combo store in Lagos in bid to reposition its brand. The new restaurant […]
KENYA – Jumia Food Kenya, online food ordering site, has announced the launch of Jumia Prime, a subscription package that allows customers pay a standard fee and receive guaranteed unlimited free deliveries on all orders […]
KENYA – Spanish delivery company Glovo has expanded its service in Kenya by launching in Mombasa in bid to reach more customers. The move will now see residents of Mombasa experience faster on-demand deliveries on […]
NETHERLANDS – The world’s leading bioscience company, DuPont has unveiled plans for new European headquarters for Industrial Biosciences in the Netherlands to expand its research and innovation capabilities. The elaborate facility is located at its […]
SOUTH AFRICA – AC Hotels, Marriott International’s European-inspired lifestyle brand owned by Marriott International has opened its first Middle East and Africa hotel in Cape Town, South Africa. The 188-room facility was developed and owned […]
INDIA – Naspers Ltd., Africa’s largest company by market value has indicated that it plans to further invest in the Indian food delivery business, Swiggy through its third fund-raising round of the year. According to […]
INDIA – The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has called on restaurants to voluntarily indicate calorie counts on menus to promote healthy diets and lifestyles in the country, reported ET Retail. The food […]
