Latest News Updates
Get latest updates/news emanating from around the Middle-East and African region.
Pernod Ricard launches Ready-to-Serve Cocktails in convenient aseptic carton pack format
NEW YORK – Pernod Ricard-owned brand Malibu has unveiled a new addition to its portfolio [...]
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Date: 08-Feb-2024
SKF announces management changes to drive strategic transformation and sustainable growth
SWEDEN – SKF, a world-leading provider of innovative solutions, has announced a series o [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 08-Feb-2024
Manufacturers Association of Nigeria urges reversal of ban on alcohol in sachets
NIGERIA – The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called on the Federal Gover [...]
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Date: 08-Feb-2024
Coca-Cola set to launch Coca-Cola Spiced in North America
USA – Coca-Cola is diversifying its North American portfolio for the first time in over [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 08-Feb-2024
Nigeria: We'll Open Reserves to Address Food Costs - FG
[Vanguard] Abuja -- The Federal Government, yesterday, assured Nigerians that food items would be released from the National Food Reserves as part of the measures to crash food pri [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 08-Feb-2024
South Africa plans national strategy to combat food loss, waste
SOUTH AFRICA – The Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment in South Afric [...]
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Date: 07-Feb-2024
Tyson Foods sees cautious optimism for 2024 despite mixed Q1 results
USA – Tyson Foods, a major player in the global meat industry, has expressed cautious op [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 07-Feb-2024
Singapore’s Fatwa Committee approves halal consumption of cell-based meat
SINGAPORE – Singapore’s Fatwa Committee, part of the Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUI [...]
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Date: 07-Feb-2024
The EVERY Company reveals plans to launch with multinationals in 2024
USA – The EVERY Company, an American biotechnology company that develops proteins, is ge [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 07-Feb-2024
ProFuse Technology introduces Non-GMO cell lines for accelerated cultivated meat production
ISRAELI – ProFuse Technology, an Israeli startup recognized for its media supplements th [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 07-Feb-2024
UAC Foods Limited announces Ayo Awosika as new General Manager
NIGERIA – UAC Foods Limited, a leading Nigerian food and beverage company, has announced [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 07-Feb-2024
Kenya lifts ban on molasses export despite concerns by local distillers
KENYA – Kenya has announced the lift of the ban on molasses exports, a critical ingredie [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 07-Feb-2024
Australia’s Rethink Sugary Drink Alliance calls for 20% levy on sugary drink manufacturers
AUSTRALIA – Rethink Sugary Drink alliance, comprised of leading health organizations in [...]
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Date: 07-Feb-2024
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa announces Jacques Vermeulen successor in CEO role
AFRICA – Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), the largest Coca-Cola bottling partner in th [...]
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Date: 07-Feb-2024
South Africa Wine advocates government action to address industry challenges
SOUTH AFRICA – South Africa Wine (SAW), a non-profit advocacy organization, has called o [...]
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Date: 07-Feb-2024
Nigeria: The Plight of Women Fishers in Lagos's 'Floating Slum'
[The Conversation Africa] Makoko, a coastal fishing community in Lagos, Nigeria, was established by fishermen in the 19th century. It is considered the world's largest "floating sl [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 07-Feb-2024
Africa: Microplastics Found in Nile River's Tilapia Fish - New Study
[The Conversation Africa] The Nile is one of the world's most famous rivers. It's also Africa's most important freshwater system. About 300 million people live in the 11 countries [...]
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Date: 07-Feb-2024
Cargill achieves global milestone as first edible oils supplier to meet WHO standards on trans fats
USA – Cargill, a global leader in food and agriculture, has become the first worldwide e [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Feb-2024
Redefine Meat presents plant-based flank steak at world economic forum’s Nature Positive Dinner
UK – Redefine Meat, a global leader in the plant-based meat industry has achieved a sign [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Feb-2024
Norwegian salmon industry threatens livelihoods in West Africa, report says
WEST AFRICA – A report published by NGO Feedback Global and a coalition of West African [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Feb-2024
BUA Foods records 22% profit surge reaching US$89.23M in 2023
NIGERIA – Nigeria’s fast-moving consumer goods company, BUA Foods, has reported a sign [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Feb-2024
Nigeria’s palm oil imports from Malaysia surge by 34% in 2023
NIGERIA – Despite facing currency devaluation and an increase in local production, Niger [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Feb-2024
NALDA boosts domestic production through homegrown poultry program
NIGERIA – The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has revealed its [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Feb-2024
The Coca-Cola Company and Pernod Ricard unveil Absolut Vodka & SPRITE pre-mixed cocktail
UK – The Coca-Cola Company and Pernod Ricard have unveiled their latest collaborative cr [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Feb-2024
Uganda Breweries launches Uganda’s first low-alcohol premium beer, WhiteCap Crisp
UGANDA – Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), a subsidiary of beverage giant Diageo, has unve [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Feb-2024