IFC seeks to issue US$10m financing to Ethiopia’s leading poultry company EthioChicken Group
ETHIOPIA – Ethiopia’s leading producer of day-old-chicks and poultry feed, EthioChicken Group is set to…
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Cargill, Heifer International partner to enhance poultry value chain in Kenya
KENYA – Leading global food company Cargill in partnership with Heifer International have announced the…
US revokes rule to permanently increase poultry slaughtering speeds
US – The US government has withdrawn a proposed rule that would have allowed poultry…
Namibia suspends live poultry imports from 10 European countries due to outbreak of Avian as the country become free of PPR
NAMIBIA – The government of Namibia through the veterinary department of the Ministry of Agriculture,…
Zimbabwe hit by shortage of poultry feed caused by scarcity of maize
ZIMBABWE – Zimbabwe is facing shortage of stockfeed in the market brought by limited supply…
Central Bank of Nigeria supports poultry industry with US$33m
NIGERIA – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has so far released the sum of…
Michael Foods to buy hard-boiled, peeled eggs supplier Almark Foods for undisclosed sum
US – Michael Foods, a subsidiary of Post Holdings, has entered into an agreement to…
Nigeria’s largest egg producer Premium Poultry powers its facility with renewable energy
NIGERIA – Premium Poultry Farms, Nigeria’s largest egg producer has entered into an agreement with…
Quantum Foods’ full year operating profit plunge 11% despite growth in revenue
SOUTH AFRICA – Quantum Foods, South African animal feeds and poultry producer has reported that…
India’s poultry industry ravaged by pandemic as protein prices surge beyond consumer reach
INDIA – The raging corona virus pandemic has left many sectors paralyzed and left many…
Egyptian agribusiness company Cairo 3A to invest US$448.6m in poultry industry
EGYPT – Cairo 3A, an integrated agri-commodity trader and manufacturer in Egypt is seeking to…
Ghana bans poultry imports from Europe over bird flu outbreak
GHANA – The government of Ghana has temporarily banned the import of domestic birds as…
Zimbabwean government suspends import duty on fertilized eggs to boost production
ZIMBABWE – The government of Zimbabwe has suspended import duty on fertilised eggs for a…
Angolan poultry farm seeks US$80m to double egg production capacity to 2 million eggs/day
ANGOLA – Pérola do Kikuxi farm, one of the largest integrated poultry producers in Angola…
Middle East becomes Egypt’s first poultry export market after decade-long ban
EGYPT – Egypt is set to resume poultry exports after a 14-year hiatus following a…
Tanmiah Food Company launches US$1m sustainable chicken waste disposal challenge in Saudi Arabia
SAUDI ARABIA – Saudi Arabia’s leading manufacturer and distributor of food and agricultural products, Tanmiah…
Astral Foods expects its HEPS to decline by 25%, CEO Chris Shutte hospitalized after motor accident
SOUTH AFRICA – Astral Foods Limited (Astral), South Africa’s leading integrated poultry producer is expecting…
World livestock and poultry exports forecasted to rise despite decline in beef and poultry production
GLOBAL – According the Global Agricultural Information Network report on livestock and poultry world markets…
Astral Foods acquires 6.42% stake in Quantum Foods protecting poultry supply agreement
SOUTH AFRICA – Astral Foods Limited (Astral), South Africa based integrated poultry producer, has acquired…
Agricultural Development Bank of Ghana boosts the poultry industry with US$86.5m financing
GHANA – Agricultural Development Bank (ADB), Ghana’s leading commercial bank with focus on Agriculture has…
Poultry production in Zimbabwe declines by 19% in last quarter of 2019
ZIMBABWE – Poultry feed production in Zimbabwe fell 19% in quantity to an average of…
Kenyan poultry farmers call for action against the influx of imports from Uganda
KENYA – Kenyan Poultry farmers have urged the government to impose taxes on products from…
South Africa raises import duties on poultry to protect local sector
SOUTH AFRICA – The South African Revenue Service has announced the increase of the most…
Kenyan poultry firm Suguna to clinch US$4m financing from IFC
KENYA – Suguna Poultry Kenya, subsidiary of India’s multinational Suguna Foods is seeking US$8.4m to…