Latest News Updates
Get latest updates/news emanating from around the Middle-East and African region.
Coca-Cola recalls thousands of cans over plastic, chemical contamination risks
USA – Coca-Cola has recalled over 10,000 cans of its Original Coca-Cola beverage in [...]
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Date: 26-Mar-2025
Carlsberg Britvic to launch 1664 Bière 0.0% in UK retail following on-trade success
UK – Carlsberg Britvic has announced the off-trade launch of 1664 Bière 0.0% next m [...]
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Date: 26-Mar-2025
Sligro Food Group, Greenyard strengthen partnership for fresh produce supply
BELGIUM – Sligro Food Group and Greenyard have announced a partnership that will [...]
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Date: 26-Mar-2025
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Date: 26-Mar-2025
Jim Beam its flavored spirits portfolio with pineapple-flavored bourbon
USA – Suntory Global Spirits-owned Jim Beam has expanded its flavored whiskey li [...]
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Date: 26-Mar-2025
Campari Australia plans to sell manufacturing site to Garage Beverages amid global restructuring
AUSTRALIA – Campari Australia has signed an agreement to sell its Derrimut manuf [...]
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Date: 26-Mar-2025
FreshDeal: A pioneer in sustainable packaging for agricultural products
FreshDeal is an Egyptian company established in 2022 with the vision of revolutionizin [...]
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Date: 26-Mar-2025
Harmful PFAS chemicals detected in common-use items in Belgium
BELGIUM – Testachats, a Belgian non-profit consumer protection association, foun [...]
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Date: 26-Mar-2025
Zimbabwe: Zim to Expand Walvis Bay Dry Port Capacity
[The Herald] National trade development and promotion body, ZimTrade has said the Walvis Bay Dry Port is strategically located near important trading routes and is expected to enha [...]
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Date: 26-Mar-2025
Nigeria: 5.7km Ph Road Nears Completion - Julius Berger
[Daily Trust] The contractor handling the ongoing 5.7km three-lane carriageway of Port Harcourt road in Aba, Julius Berger has said the project would soon be completed. [...]
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Date: 26-Mar-2025
Africa: Empowering Women in Agriculture - Breaking Barriers for a Thriving Future
[IPS] Urbana, Illinois, U.S. -- On March the 8th, the world celebrated International Women's Day. This year's theme was "For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment" an [...]
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Date: 26-Mar-2025
Kenya: Maize Shortage Sparks Food Crisis As Prices Soar
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The cost of living in Kenya is escalating as maize prices surge by 45%, hitting Sh4,800 per bag since January, with projections reaching Sh5,500 by April. [...]
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Date: 26-Mar-2025
Liberia: New Acting Director General of Nafaa Calls for Financial Audit Amid U.S.$3.1 Million Arrears
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Date: 26-Mar-2025
Uganda: Over 1,000 Livestock Lost in Katakwi As Drought Strains Farmers
[Nile Post] The four-month dry spell has devastated farmers, who now struggle to sustain their livelihoods. [...]
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Date: 26-Mar-2025
Nigeria: Govt Pushes for Cold Chain Infrastructure to Boost Food Security
[Vanguard] The Federal Government has affirmed commitment to strengthen cold chain infrastructure to enhance food security and reduce post-harvest losses in Nigeria. [...]
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Date: 26-Mar-2025
Africa: Malnutrition Not Due to Cash Poverty Alone
[IPS] Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -- The World Bank set its US 'dollar-a-day' poverty line using its 1990 data. Despite many doubts and criticisms, its poverty numbers fell until the CO [...]
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Date: 26-Mar-2025
South Africa: New Witness Expected in Joshlin Smith Kidnapping Trial - South African News Briefs - March 26, 2025
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Date: 26-Mar-2025
Yeo Valley Organic expand into the meat sector with beef burger launch
UK – Yeo Valley Organic, the UK’s largest organic brand, is entering the meat mark [...]
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Date: 24-Mar-2025
Ukrainian poultry processor MHP acquires 41% stake in Spain’s Uvesa
SPAIN – Ukrainian agri-food group MHP has signed an agreement to acquire approximate [...]
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Date: 24-Mar-2025
Global wine market faces decline, but millennials offer a promising future – IWSR
WORLD – The global wine industry is facing continued consumption declines, with [...]
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Date: 24-Mar-2025
Impossible Foods introduces Impossible Beef Sliders
USA – Impossible Foods is adding a new product to its portfolio with the launch of I [...]
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Date: 24-Mar-2025
Morocco enforces ban on female sheep, goat slaughter until 2026 due to meat, livestock crisis
MOROCCO – The Moroccan [...]
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Date: 24-Mar-2025
Ferrero Group increases its purchase of hazelnut from Oregon
USA – Alba-based multinational company has doubled its purchase of Oregon hazelnu [...]
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Date: 24-Mar-2025
tamu tamu tanzania expands apple farming with new business case and tree catalogue
TANZANIA – tamu tamu tanzania (ttt) is taking a notable step in transforming East [...]
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Date: 24-Mar-2025
Equifruit recognized among Canada’s top growing women-led companies
CANADA – Equifruit, North America’s leader in Fairtrade-certified bananas, has [...]
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Date: 24-Mar-2025