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- September 11, 2025
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How to Start and Grow a Food Business in Africa: Insights from Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . June 2, 2025
“Building a business is a journey that takes time, especially for us as African entrepreneurs. The work we put in today isn’t just for us,

From ₦4,000 to a Certified Food Empire: The IYL Foods Story
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . June 2, 2025
Can you tell us a bit about yourself? My name is Ayeni-Wuraola Ogungbola, a Biochemistry graduate from Bowen University. I’m a proud mother of two

Nigerian SMEs to access grant opportunities through NASSI, Seven-Up Partnership
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . May 28, 2025
NIGERIA – Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Nigeria are set to benefit from a newly announced funding initiative by the Nigerian Association of Small-Scale

Coca-Cola expands plastic recovery initiative with reverse vending machines in India
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . May 28, 2025
INDIA- Coca-Cola India has rolled out a series of reverse vending machines (RVMs) in Puri, a coastal city in the eastern state of Odisha, as

WeighPack launches compact paper film-compatible bagging machine
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . May 26, 2025
CANADA – WeighPack Systems has introduced a paper film-compatible version of its compact VersaPak vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) bagging machine, responding to growing

Carrefour launches 29th store in Kenya with first 24-hour supermarket in Mombasa CBD
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . May 26, 2025
KENYA – Carrefour, operated in Kenya by Majid Al Futtaim Retail, has opened its 29th outlet in the country at Sea Angel Mall, located along

Starbucks Frappuccino ready-to-drink range returns to South African shelves
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . May 22, 2025
SOUTH AFRICA – Starbucks’ Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Frappuccino range has officially returned to the South African market. The relaunch, led by Arla Foods, the official licensed

Mamuda Group to invest US$50M in Ogun State as legal battle with Rite Foods resurfaces
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . May 22, 2025
NIGERIA — Nigerian fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturer Mamuda Group is set to invest US$50 million in Ogun State through a phased development strategy, beginning

Tiger Brands sells Langeberg and Ashton Foods, paving way for new ownership, community upliftment
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . May 21, 2025
SOUTH AFRICA – After five years of strategic deliberation, Tiger Brands has announced the sale of its deciduous fruit business, Langeberg and Ashton Foods, to

Daybreak Foods enters business rescue as financial woes mount
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . May 21, 2025
SOUTH AFRICA – South African poultry producer Daybreak Foods has officially entered business rescue after years of operational turmoil, financial mismanagement, and leadership instability. The