Latest News Updates
Get latest updates/news emanating from around the Middle-East and African region.
Aldi announces US$56.7M UK expansion with nine new stores in 2025
UK – Aldi has announced plans to invest £55 million (US$56.7M) in expanding its [...]
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Date: 20-Jan-2025
Ghana COCOBOD CEO Joseph Boahen Aidoo resigns
GHANA – Joseph Boahen Aidoo, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Boar [...]
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Date: 20-Jan-2025
Bureau Veritas, SGS in merger talks to form US$30B testing and certification giant
SWITZERLAND – France’s Bureau Veritas and Swiss multinational SGS have confirmed d [...]
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Date: 20-Jan-2025
Côte d’Ivoire secures US$309.3M EU-EIB funding for climate action, cocoa sustainability, and reforestation
IVORY COAST – The Government of Côte d’Ivoire, the European Union (EU), and the E [...]
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Date: 20-Jan-2025
Morocco signs agreement to import live sheep from Australia
MOROCCO – Morocco has signed a memorandum of understanding to begin importing li [...]
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Date: 20-Jan-2025
Maple Leaf Foods moves forward with Canada Packers spin-off, operational restructuring
USA – Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is making progress in its plans to spin off its pork [...]
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Date: 20-Jan-2025
Zambeef shows resilience with revenue growth amid economic challenges
ZAMBIA – Zambeef Products Plc reported revenue and volume growth for the financ [...]
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Date: 20-Jan-2025
Roberto Yamawaki assumes role as Hubbard Global Technical Director
USA – Roberto Yamawaki has officially taken over as Hubbard’s Global Technical [...]
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Date: 20-Jan-2025
Lesotho: Climate Change Threatens Livestock Farming
[Lesotho Times] Non-profit oriented organisation, Improving Adaptive Capacity of Vulnerable and Food Insecure Populations in Lesotho (IACOV), is conducting nationwide outreach init [...]
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Date: 20-Jan-2025
Zimbabwe: Illegal Meat Markets, Shadow of Disease
[The Herald] In the bustling neighbourhoods of Harare, the sounds of flies buzzing around open buckets of meat serve as a stark warning of a growing public health concern. [...]
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Date: 20-Jan-2025
Rwanda: Rwanda to Boost Nutrition With Bio-Fortified Irish Potato Varieties
[New Times] The government is developing bio-fortified Irish potato varieties to combat malnutrition and stunting, The New Times has learned. [...]
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Date: 20-Jan-2025
Nigeria: NAFDAC Moves to Tackle Maternal Mortality, Staffing Deficit
[Leadership] The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has unveiled the agency's strategic plan for 2025, with a focus on addressing staffing chall [...]
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Date: 20-Jan-2025
Rwanda: Farmers Look to Reduce Post-Harvest Losses Under FAO-Funded Project
[New Times] A new project led by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is set to reduce post-harvest losses, improve incomes, and enhance food security for farmers in Nyagata [...]
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Date: 20-Jan-2025
Kenya: Ruto Launches First-Ever Sugarcane Farmers' Bonus At Mumias Sugar
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto on Monday launched the first-ever sugarcane farmers' bonus at the Mumias Sugar company. [...]
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Date: 20-Jan-2025
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa certified top employer in Africa for 2025
AFRICA – Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), the eighth-largest Coca-Cola bottling [...]
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Date: 17-Jan-2025
Valeo Foods Group completes acquisition of IDC Holding
UK – Valeo Foods Group, one of Europe’s leading producers of sweets, snacks, an [...]
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Date: 17-Jan-2025
KTDA accuses government, politicians of interfering with tea factory management
KENYA – The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) Holdings board and its 54 affilia [...]
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Date: 17-Jan-2025
South Africa’s poultry industry bouncing back after challenging year, SAPA report
SOUTH AFRICA – According to The South African Poultry Association (SAPA), South A [...]
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Date: 17-Jan-2025
Simmons Prepared Foods announces retirement of President Joel Sappenfield
USA – Simmons Prepared Foods, a poultry production company headquartered in Siloa [...]
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Date: 17-Jan-2025
Cal-Maine Foods reports rising net sales amid increased egg demand
USA – Cal-Maine Foods has disclosed a significant rise in net sales for the secon [...]
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Date: 17-Jan-2025
Brazil negotiating zero-tariff meat quota with Türkiye
BRAZIL – Brazil is finalizing talks with Türkiye to secure a deal that would ope [...]
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Date: 17-Jan-2025
dsm-firmenich, Tianlai Livestock Group partner to promote sustainability in cattle farming
CHINA – dsm-firmenich has entered into a partnership with Tianlai Livestock Group [...]
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Date: 17-Jan-2025
Egypt’s food exports record 17% growth in 2024, hits US$5.5B
EGYPT – Egypt’s food export sector is witnessing substantial growth, with total [...]
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Date: 17-Jan-2025
Machakos County unveils cool rooms at Marikiti Market
KENYA – Machakos County, in partnership with the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affair [...]
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Date: 17-Jan-2025
Nigeria: Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Road Ready in 14 Months - FG
[Daily Trust] The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano dual carriage way will be ready for use in 14 months. [...]
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Date: 17-Jan-2025