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Get latest updates/news emanating from around the Middle-East and African region.
South African agricultural exports grow by 6% in Q1 2024 despite inflation, ITC
SOUTH AFRICA- According to the International Trade Council (ITC), the agricultural sec [...]
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Date: 04-Jun-2024
La Chocolaterie owner launches US$1.6M chocolate factory in Cameroon
CAMEROON- La Chocolaterie owner Olivier Bourdais has launched the construction of a on [...]
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Date: 04-Jun-2024
Kohl reports surprise net loss amid demand and inflation challenges
USA- Department store chain Kohl has reported an unexpected net loss of US$27 million [...]
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Date: 04-Jun-2024
Kenya writes off US$894.14M debt to revitalize sugar and coffee sectors
KENYA – In a bold move to revamp Kenya’s agricultural sector, President William Ru [...]
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Date: 04-Jun-2024
Suntory denies acquisition talks with Boston Beer Co
JAPAN – Suntory Holdings, a leading global player in premium spirits, has denied rep [...]
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Date: 04-Jun-2024
Australia sees easing of China’s beef import restrictions
AUSTRALIA – China has recently lifted import suspensions on five of Australia’s be [...]
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Date: 04-Jun-2024
Indri Whisky relaunches in UK through partnership with Mangrove Global
UK – Indri Whisky, produced by Piccadily, India’s largest independent malt spirits [...]
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Date: 04-Jun-2024
Kakuzi inaugurates new Macadamia oil plant
KENYA – Agro-food processor Kakuzi has officially inaugurated a new macadamia oil pr [...]
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Date: 04-Jun-2024
Cocoa prices increase as bean arrivals in ports drop 29%, report reveals
IVORY COAST- International cocoa prices have increased sharply to two-week highs after [...]
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Date: 29-May-2024
Kenya extends duty-free sugar importation period to stabilize prices
KENYA – Kenya’s National Treasury has extended the duty-free importation period f [...]
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Date: 29-May-2024
Jagatjit Industries to venture in single malt whisky market
INDIA – Jagatjit Industries, one of the most prominent companies manufacturing IMFL [...]
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Date: 29-May-2024
ITC fails to achieve profit estimates despite 2% increase in revenue in FY24
INDIA- FMCG and cigarette company ITC has reported a below-projection net profit of Rs [...]
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Date: 29-May-2024
KWAL unveils upgraded bottle design for Hunter’s Choice brand
KENYA – Kenya Wines Agency Ltd (KWAL), a subsidiary of Kwal Holdings East Africa Lim [...]
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Date: 29-May-2024
Allied Blenders and Distillers’ Zoya Gin wins ‘Campaign Innovator of the Year’
INDIA – Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABDL), India’s third-largest IMFL [...]
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Date: 29-May-2024
Kenyan coffee farmers brace for return of coffee board amid mixed reactions
KENYA – Kenyan coffee farmers are preparing for the re-establishment of the Coffee B [...]
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Date: 29-May-2024
Princes Group to be fully acquired by Italian firm Newlat for US$893M
UK – UK-based food and drinks manufacturer Princes is set to be entirely acquired by [...]
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Date: 29-May-2024
Ackerman Family relinquishes control over Pick n Pay after 60 years
SOUTH AFRICA – Pick n Pay’s founder, the Ackerman Family, has announced it will ce [...]
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Date: 29-May-2024
Mondelēz inaugurates US$5M Singapore innovation hub
SINGAPORE—Snack and confectionary giant Mondelēz International has reaffirmed its c [...]
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Date: 29-May-2024
Record low cattle numbers in Scotland raise concerns for Scotch beef future
SCOTLAND – The number of cows being farmed in Scotland is hitting a record low, igniting [...]
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Date: 27-May-2024
Kenya’s sugarcane stakeholders form pricing committee to resolve payment dispute
KENYA- Kenyan sugarcane stakeholders have initiated talks to establish a pricing committee [...]
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Date: 27-May-2024
Nestlé Nigeria adjusts asset value to US$208M
NIGERIA- Nestle Nigeria has announced the strategic revaluation of its property, plant, an [...]
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Date: 27-May-2024
Kenya’s alcohol market risks surge in illicit trade, warns industry stakeholders
KENYA – Kenya’s alcoholic drinks market could see illicit alcohol dominate up to 70 pe [...]
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Date: 27-May-2024
United Spirits reports two-fold increase in Q4 net profit
INDIA – United Spirits Ltd (USL), a Diageo-controlled liquor manufacturer, has reported [...]
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Date: 27-May-2024
The Duckhorn Portfolio expands distribution network in the US
US – The Duckhorn Portfolio, a prominent US wine group, has announced new wholesale dist [...]
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Date: 27-May-2024
Trident Traders to launch AB InBev’s Haywards 5000 in the UK
INDIA – UK-based importer Trident Traders is set to introduce the popular Indian lager H [...]
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Date: 27-May-2024