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Get latest updates/news emanating from around the Middle-East and African region.
Malawi: Relief As Maize Prices Show a Considerable Declining Trend
[Nyasa Times] Prices of maize, the country's staple grain, have shown a declining trend following increased availability attributed to relief efforts, functionally Admarc and the l [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 30-Jan-2024
Africa: Climate-Smart Farming Gets Funding Boost at COP28, But Small Farmers Still Struggle
[allAfrica] Despite not securing a phase-out of fossil fuels, COP28 witnessed a historic focus on food. The summit saw over $7 billion in funding commitments, as well as a pledge b [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 30-Jan-2024
Rwanda: Tanzania, Rwanda Sign Deal to Boost Dairy Industry
[Daily News] TANZANIA: Tanzania and Rwanda have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to elevate the dairy industry, marking a collaborative effort between the two East Africa [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 15-Jan-2024
Tanzania: Rwanda, Tanzania to Cooperate in Dairy Industry Development
[New Times] The governments of Rwanda and Tanzania on January 12 signed a deal aimed at cooperation in the development of the dairy industry. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 15-Jan-2024
Africa: 60% of Continent's Food Based on Treasure Trove of Wheat, Rice and Maize, Neglected
[The Conversation Africa] African countries have become reliant on a few food items. Just 20 plant species now provide 90% of our food, with three - wheat, maize and rice - account [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 15-Jan-2024
Pick n Pay unveils strategic plan for growth amid restructuring, leadership changes
SOUTH AFRICA – Pick n Pay, South Africa’s leading retailer, has announced a comprehe [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 15-Jan-2024
VFC Foods rebrands to Vegan Food Group (VFG), targets global leadership in plant-based industry
UK – UK-based plant-based meat company VFC Foods has rebranded itself as the Vegan Food [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 15-Jan-2024
Dekel Agri-Vision reports 27% increase in turnover from palm oil sales in 2023
CÔTE D’IVOIRE – In the fiscal year 2023, British agribusiness company Dekel Agri-Visi [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 15-Jan-2024
Conagra Brands adjusts annual targets amidst weak consumer demand
USA – Conagra Brands, the US food company renowned for Slim Jim meat jerky and Hunt’s [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Jan-2024
Nigeria’s palm oil industry surges, emerges as Africa’s premier palm oil consumer
NIGERIA – Nigeria, with a population exceeding 200 million, has proven its sustained ag [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Jan-2024
Amo Farms’ Noiler birds gain popularity as valuable protein source for Nigerians
NIGERIA – Amo Farms Sieberer Hatchery Limited has provided insights into why several st [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Jan-2024
Robberg Distillery introduces two new gins tailored for the South African market
SOUTH AFRICA – Embracing innovation, Robberg Distillery proudly introduces two distinct [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Jan-2024
Cairo 3A to invest US$32M in Egypt’s poultry industry in 2024
EGYPT – Cairo 3A for Poultry, a subsidiary of the agri-food group Cairo 3A in Egypt, is [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Jan-2024
Nestlé launches Maggi Soya Chunks in Central and West Africa
AFRICA – Nestlé, the Swiss multinational food giant, has introduced Maggi Soya Chunks [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Jan-2024
Egypt: Egypt's Agriculture - Record-Breaking Exports
[Egypt Online] Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, El Sayed El Qusair, announced the addition of over 3.5 million feddans of agricultural land through desert reclamation. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 02-Jan-2024
Tanzania: Avocado Export to China Takes Shape
[Daily News] Arusha -- ARUSHA: CHINA has picked a sample of Tanzania's avocado farms and packhouses for compliance auditing, a major breakthrough towards Beijing's commitment to al [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 02-Jan-2024
Tanzania: Minister Tasks TCB to Boost Coffee Production
[Daily News] Kilimanjaro -- KILIMANJARO: DEPUTY Minister for Agriculture Mr David Silinde has directed the Tanzania Coffee Board (TCB) to develop a mechanism that will make coffee [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-Dec-2023
South Africa: Govt Releases 'Draft Strategy' to Reduce Annual 10 Tonnes of Food Losses and Waste
[Daily Maverick] Just in time for COP28's emphasis on the huge role of food systems in the climate crisis, a 'strategy' from South Africa's environment ministry outlines a long-ove [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 17-Dec-2023
JBS explores major investments in Saudi Arabia strengthening ties in Middle East
BRAZIL – In a strategic move to fortify its presence in the Middle East, Brazilian meat [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 13-Dec-2023
Togolese Farmers Association, Tunisian Farming Union strengthen ties for sustainable development
TOGO – The Coordination Togolaise des Organisations Paysannes et de Producteurs Agricole [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 13-Dec-2023
Olam Agri joins global initiatives for sustainable agriculture at COP28
NIGERIA – In a move towards fostering sustainable agriculture, Olam Agri has recently an [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 13-Dec-2023
African Originals Ltd cedes 28% stake to Mauritius-based Phoenix Beverages Group
KENYA – African Originals, the makers of popular Kenyan Original (KO) brand of ciders, has ceded a 28.3% equity stake to Mauritius-based Phoenix Beverages Group (PBG). Beyond [...]
Country: Kenya
Region: Africa
Date: 04-Dec-2023
Solidaridad elevates Liberia’s cocoa sector with cutting-edge greenhouse
LIBERIA – Solidaridad West Africa, a champion of sustainable development, is playing a pivotal role in Liberia’s agricultural landscape by providing crucial technical support t [...]
Country: Liberia
Region: Africa
Date: 04-Dec-2023
Australian regulator gives green light to Coles’ acquisition of Saputo Dairy Plants
AUSTRALIA – The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has granted its ap [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 04-Dec-2023
GB Foods commits to boosting Nigeria’s food security with sustainable practices
NIGERIA – GB Foods, a prominent culinary and global manufacturing company, has emerged as a key supporter of Nigeria’s food security initiatives, ensuring sustainable access to [...]
Food & BeverageCountry: Nigeria
Region: Africa
Date: 04-Dec-2023