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Get latest updates/news emanating from around the Middle-East and African region.
Kenya: Kenyan, African Food Processors Urged to Tap Population Growth to Cut Imports
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A new report from the Malabo Montpellier Panel has now stressed the need for African food processors to take advantage of the rising population, urbanizatio [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 27-Aug-2024
Ghana: Govt Bans Export of Grains With Immediate Effect
[GhanaToday] The government has imposed an immediate ban on grain exports due to a severe and prolonged dry spell that has reduced agricultural productivity in the eight regions of [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 27-Aug-2024
Nigeria: Milk or Mimic - Nigeria's Diary Market, a Hub for Inferior EU Product
[Premium Times] Official data showed that Ireland exported fat-filled milk powder valued at N686 billion to Nigeria between 2020 and 2023. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 27-Aug-2024
Refresco expands footprint in Gemany with Vivaris GmbH & Co KG acquisition
GERMANY – Refresco, a global independent beverage solutions provider with operations ac [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 23-Aug-2024
Symrise expands footprint in China with new food, beverage facility in Beijing
CHINA – Symrise has officially opened a new office and laboratory facility dedicated to [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 23-Aug-2024
Scotch whisky granted protected Geographical Indication Status in Brazil
BRAZIL – The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has revealed its whisky recently obtained [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 23-Aug-2024
BRF achieves record-breaking second quarter
BRAZIL – Brazil-based meat and poultry giant BRF has posted its most successful second [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 23-Aug-2024
Oceana Group highlights collaborative efforts at 2nd annual CSI-CEO breakfast
SOUTH AFRICA – At the recent 2nd annual CSI-CEO Breakfast hosted by Oceana Group Ltd., [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 23-Aug-2024
Vion Food Group set to exit German meat market with sale of two additional sites
GERMANY – Vion Food Group, a prominent meat processor based in Europe, has divested its [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 23-Aug-2024
World Poultry Foundation releases free training materials for poultry farmers
AFRICA – The World Poultry Foundation (WPF) has unveiled a new set of educational resou [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 23-Aug-2024
Mowi reports Q2 2024 earnings, announces review of Canadian operations
NORWAY – Mowi, the Norwegian seafood giant, disclosed a slight decline in its operating [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 23-Aug-2024
JBS’ poultry wing, Pilgrim’s Pride, settles lawsuit for US$100M
USA – Pilgrim’s Pride has agreed to a landmark US$100 million settlement to resolve a [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 23-Aug-2024
Kenya launches first ISO-certified farmer PPEs in Africa
KENYA – The Pest Control Products Board of Kenya (PCPB) has launched a new Personal Pro [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 23-Aug-2024
Malawi: Kabwila Accused of Crossing Line Into Govt Projects - 'There Must Be Separation Btwn Govt and Party'
[Nyasa Times] Some commentators in the country have faulted Malawi Congress Party (MCP) publicity secretary Jessie Kabwila for inspecting government projects, saying she should hav [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 23-Aug-2024
Namibia: New EU Deforestation Regulations a Challenge for Namibian Farmers
[VOA] Windhoek, Namibia -- Namibia's minister of agriculture has urged farmers in the Southern African country to look at alternative markets for its charcoal and beef products sin [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 23-Aug-2024
Nigeria: Food Crisis in Nigeria May Last Longer Than Anticipated - Expert
[This Day] Akure -- An agriculture expert and former Senior Special Assistant on Agric and Agribusiness to late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Mr . Akin Olotu, has warned that the [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 23-Aug-2024
Rwanda: Four Things Rwanda Is Doing to Increase Coffee Production
[New Times] Coffee is one of Rwanda's top agricultural exports. In the financial year 2022/23, Rwanda exported more than 20,000 tonnes of coffee which generated almost $116 million [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 23-Aug-2024
Ethiopia: Amhara Region Cultivates Over 4,500 Hectares in Drive for Humanitarian Independence Amid Soaring Demands
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In alignment with the federal government's initiative, which mandates regional states to independently cover at least 70% of their humanitarian need [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 23-Aug-2024
Namibia: Namibia Dairies Juicing Up Zim
[Namibian] Namibia Dairies has exported its first shipment of juice to Zimbabwe. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 23-Aug-2024
Uganda: Uganda Coffee Smallholders Grapple With EU Regulations On Imports
[IPS] Kigali -- In Kubewo village in eastern Uganda, children often go to work with their parents in the coffee gardens. Earnings from Arabica coffee are used, their parents and gr [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 23-Aug-2024
United Breweries launches two Heineken variants in Karnataka, India
INDIA – United Breweries Limited (UBL), India’s largest beer producer and a subsidiar [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-Aug-2024
Diageo unveils limited-edition Talisker 30-year-old Scotch whisky
UK – Diageo has announced the release of its latest Talisker 30-Year-Old single malt Sc [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-Aug-2024
Simba and KFC collaborate in new potato crisps offering
SOUTH AFRICA- Snacks manufacturer Simba and fast food giant KFC have partnered to launch [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-Aug-2024
LVMH partners with Beyoncé to launch SirDavis whiskey brand
USA – Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) has announced a partnership with global enter [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-Aug-2024
Primerdesign’s New PCR kit aims to enhance Norovirus Detection in UK’s Struggling Oyster Industry
UK – A pioneering qPCR assay has been launched by Primerdesign, aiming to improve the d [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-Aug-2024