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Get latest updates/news emanating from around the Middle-East and African region.
Zimbabwe: Record Wheat Production in Pipeline
[The Herald] In a significant move to boost agricultural production, Government has put in place a comprehensive strategy aiming for bumper wheat harvest targeted at 600 000 tonnes [...]
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Date: 10-Apr-2025
Ethiopia: Summer Irrigation Enhancing Food Security, Export
[Ethiopian Herald] Summer irrigated wheat cultivation is one of the agricultural sectors that has been widely implemented and has been effective in the past seven years of national [...]
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Date: 10-Apr-2025
Rwanda to host inaugural Africa Coffee and Tea Expo 2025
RWANDA – Rwanda is set to host the first-ever Africa Coffee and Tea Expo in 2025, po [...]
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Date: 08-Apr-2025
Diageo trades Ciroc North America rights for majority stake in Tequila Brand Lobos 1707
USA – Diageo has entered a joint venture with U.S. investment firm Main Street Advis [...]
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Date: 08-Apr-2025
Nile Breweries cuts water use by 40% at Mbarara plant, advances sustainability efforts
UGANDA – Nile Breweries Limited (NBL) has achieved a 40% reduction in water cons [...]
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Date: 08-Apr-2025
Brazil’s aquaculture industry production hit more than 900,000 tonnes in 2024 – Brazilian Farming Fish Association
BRAZIL – Brazil’s aquaculture industry has seen continued growth, reaching a recor [...]
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Date: 08-Apr-2025
Danish Crown to divide its core business into three units
DENMARK – Danish Crown has announced a restructuring plan that will divide its core [...]
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Date: 08-Apr-2025
China imposes 34% tariff on U.S. pork exports, other products
CHINA – China has announced a 34% tariff on all U.S. imports, set to begin on April [...]
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Date: 08-Apr-2025
Starbucks India targets aggressive expansion despite FY24 losses, declining revenue
INDIA – Starbucks India has revealed plans to aggressively increase its store fo [...]
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Date: 08-Apr-2025
Côte d’Ivoire eases import taxes on animal feed to boost livestock, meat production
CÔTE D’IVOIRE – Côte d’Ivoire has introduced a partial waiver on customs du [...]
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Date: 08-Apr-2025
Ghana faces significant poultry demand as imported frozen chicken overshadows local farmers
GHANA – Ghana’s poultry industry is under pressure as chicken imports continue [...]
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Date: 08-Apr-2025
Food colors market size to reach US$10.40B by 2033 – Straits Research reports
GLOBAL – Straits Research reported that the global food colour market will reach [...]
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Date: 08-Apr-2025
Ethiopia: A Fertilizer Factory - A Paradigm Shift On the Ethiopian Economy Next to GERD
[Ethiopian Herald] While recently responding to the questions forwarded to him by the members of parliament at HPR, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed told members that Ethiopia will embark [...]
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Date: 08-Apr-2025
Ethiopia: State Distributes 1,402 Agricultural Tractors to Farmers
[Ethiopian Herald] - In a major step toward modernizing agriculture, the Oromia State handed over 1,402 agricultural tractors to farmers in a vibrant ceremony held yesterday in Sha [...]
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Date: 08-Apr-2025
East Africa: Historic Danish Public-Private Partnership With WFP Expands Home-Grown School Meals in East Africa
[WFP] COPENHAGEN -- The three-year initiative is backed by US$40 million in co-financing from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Novo Nordisk Foundation and the Grundfos F [...]
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Date: 08-Apr-2025
Zimbabwe: From Nyanga to New York - Zim Farmers Heat Up US Market
[The Herald] Deep in the rolling hills of Nyanga in Manicaland Province, near the Zimbabwe-Mozambique border, smallholder farmers at the Nyakomba Irrigation Scheme have discovered [...]
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Date: 08-Apr-2025
Africa: South Africa As G20 Leader Can Take Action On Africa's Food Supply - 4 Ways to Make a Difference
[The Conversation Africa] South Africa, the only African country that is a member of the G20, holds the presidency of the grouping until the end of November 2025. During this time, [...]
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Date: 08-Apr-2025
Prinova acquires Aplinova expanding its ingredient portfolio
BRAZIL – Prinova, a subsidiary of the NAGASE Group, has acquired Aplinova, a prov [...]
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Date: 04-Apr-2025
Macfrut 2025 expands with more exhibitors, international buyers, and new health-focused event
ITALY – The 42nd edition of Macfrut 2025 is set to be bigger and more diverse tha [...]
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Date: 04-Apr-2025
Lavazza reports 9.1% revenue growth in 2024, introduces new coffee system Tibali
ITALY – Italian coffee giant Lavazza Group has reported a 9.1% increase in revenu [...]
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Date: 04-Apr-2025
Uganda’s NEMA investigates Victoria Sugar over environmental pollution allegations
UGANDA – Uganda’s National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) has launch [...]
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Date: 04-Apr-2025
Symrise AG reports an increase of US$ 5.38B sales in its FY 2024
GERMANY – Symrise AG, a global supplier of chemicals and functional ingredients, [...]
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Date: 04-Apr-2025
Funke-Gerber unveils advanced CryoStar for precise milk quality testing
GERMANY – Funke-Gerber, a leading manufacturer in cryoscopy technology, has launc [...]
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Date: 04-Apr-2025
Marfrig reports progress in animal welfare, financial performance
BRAZIL -Marfrig has announced a significant improvement in its performance in the B [...]
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Date: 04-Apr-2025
Conagra Brands reports declining sales, earnings in third quarter of fiscal year 2025
USA – Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) is reporting a drop in sales and earnings [...]
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Date: 04-Apr-2025