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Get latest updates/news emanating from around the Middle-East and African region.
Kenya aims to boost edible oil production with sunflower initiative
KENYA – The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) of Kenya has unveiled ambitious plans to significantly boost sunflower production for edible oil, [...]
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Date: 12-Oct-2023
Promise Holdings merges with Edward Marc brands to create confectionery powerhouse
USA – Edward Marc Brands, a US-based chocolate producer, has merged into the confectionery portfolio of Promise Holdings’ Promise Collections, a [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 12-Oct-2023
VFC Foods acquires UK plant-based company Clive’s Purely plants
UK – VFC Foods, known for its vegan fried chicken, has acquired Clive’s Purely Plants, a fellow plant-based business based in the UK, along with [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 12-Oct-2023
Coca-Cola to reduce distribution of Aha sparkling water as sales decline
USA – The Coca-Cola Company is set to significantly scale back the distribution of its Aha Sparkling Water products in the United States, Accordi [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 12-Oct-2023
Artcaffé expands culinary delights with new Village Market food market Store in Nairobi
KENYA – Artcaffé Group, an operator of a casual dining and quick-serve restaurant chain in Kenya has expanded its presence by opening an all-incl [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 12-Oct-2023
Malawi: Malawi Begins Free Food Distribution to Hunger-Stricken Citizens
[VOA] Blantyre -- Malawi has started distributing free corn and cash to more than 4 million people facing food shortages largely because of the impact of Cyclone Freddy, which wash [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 12-Oct-2023
Zimbabwe: No Prisoner Will Starve - Says ZPCS Boss Chihobvu as Prisons Target Food Self-Sufficiency
[New Zimbabwe] THE Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) aims to stockpile adequate food reserves using its own initiatives outside government budgetary allocations in o [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 12-Oct-2023
Rwanda: Farmers Urged to Embrace Crop Rotation Amid Potato Farming Drop
[New Times] The Rwanda Agriculture Board (RAB) has recommended that Irish potato farmers adopt proper crop rotation as a way to address agricultural malpractices leading to low pro [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 12-Oct-2023
Africa: Tanzania Becomes Africa's Seed Bank Hub
[Daily News] Arusha -- TANZANIA is poised to become a Seed Conservation Hub, following the construction of a state-of-the-art seed bank in Arusha. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 12-Oct-2023
Africa: Tanzania VP Urges Africa to Boost Domestic Cashew Market
[Daily News] VICE-PRESIDENT, Dr Philip Mpango has called on African countries to boost local consumption of cashewnuts and their by-products and tap into the enormous continental m [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 12-Oct-2023
NiMet Warns of Three Days of Climate Change
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has warned of three days moderate to heavy rainfall anticipated across 15 states. In its Impact-based weather forecast bulletin, NiMet al [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 07-Oct-2023
Ministry Reels Out Strategic Food Security Roadmap
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in Nigeria has unveiled its strategic roadmap for the next four years, which is targeted at ensuring Nigeria achieves food security in [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 07-Oct-2023
Health Council Partners 3DATX On Vehicular Emission Testing
The Environmental Health Council of Nigeria, EHCON, says it is partnering with 3DATX Africa, a US based organisation on vehicular emission testing. Dr Yakubu Baba, Registrar of EHC [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 07-Oct-2023
Nigeria Sets to Hold First National Food Security Summit
The Nigerian Government says it is set to host the first National Agriculture and Food security Summit to enhance farmer’s welfare, boost food security, and address other challen [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 07-Oct-2023
Group Seeks Partnership With Nigeria On climate injustice in Africa
Africans suffer more on the impact of Climate Change, this requires the need for the continent to be in the forefront of decision-making bodies on issues related to climate change [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 07-Oct-2023
Ministry Seeks Police Supports to Secure Farm
Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev has solicited the cooperation of the police to protect farms and facilities of the Lower Niger River Basin Developmen [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 07-Oct-2023
High chicken prices squeeze grocery store shoppers amid rising inflation, supply dynamics
USA- Grocery store shoppers in the United States are facing a pinch as chicken prices hit record highs, driven by a reduction in poultry production [...]
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Date: 07-Oct-2023
Safety concerns arise over infant formula preparation machines, study reveals
UK – A recent study conducted by scientists at Swansea University has raised concerns about the safety of some infant formula preparation devices. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 07-Oct-2023
Government boosts aquaculture in Nyanza region for economic growth, food security
KENYA -Kenyan President, William Ruto has announced an increased commitment to invest in aquaculture in the Nyanza Region as part of efforts to stim [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 07-Oct-2023
Naivas Supermarket nears historic milestone with 99th branch as Kenyan retail sector resurges
KENYA – Naivas Supermarket is on the verge of making history by becoming the first supermarket chain in Kenya to achieve a triple-digit branch net [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 07-Oct-2023
Sodepa supports government measures to combat inflation through beef sales
CAMEROON – Cameroon’s Livestock Development Corporation (Sodepa) has taken steps to support the government’s measures to combat inflation.In a [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 07-Oct-2023
Guinness Nigeria to cease importation of select Diageo beverages amid economic challenges
NIGERIA – Guinness Nigeria, a prominent brewing company, has announced its decision to discontinue the importation and distribution of select beve [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 07-Oct-2023
South Africa bans duty-free alcohol sales to foreign diplomats
SOUTH AFRICA -The South African Liquor Brand Owners Association (Salba) has approved the ban of duty-free sale of alcohol to foreign diplomats.The a [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 07-Oct-2023
Agency Seeks Inclusive Approach To Disaster Management
The Federal Capital Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, FCT Administration has stressed the need for an inclusive approach to disaster risk reduction, response, and management in th [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 06-Oct-2023
32 Atlantic Countries Pledge To Address Climate Challenges
Countries in the Atlantic cooperation have pledged to work together to address the challenges of climate change, natural disasters, and environmental degradation, collaborating on [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 06-Oct-2023