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- June 2, 2025
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Nigerian Breweries names Thibaut Boidin as new CEO
NIGERIA – Nigerian Breweries Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Thibaut François Baptiste Boidin as its incoming Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2025.
Kenya halts Rainforest Alliance certification for tea factories over high costs, limited farmer benefits
KENYA – The Government of Kenya has suspended all Rainforest Alliance certification and audit processes for tea factories across the country, citing concerns over high
Coca-Cola launches ‘Charged’ in South Africa amid scrutiny over bottle recycling claims
SOUTH AFRICA/EUROPE – Coca-Cola South Africa has launched Charged, a strawberry-flavored sparkling energy drink, expanding its range of non-traditional beverage offerings. The drink, which contains
Givaudan, Fermentalg unveil acid-stable natural blue for U.S. food market
USA – Givaudan Sense Color and French biotechnology firm Fermentalg have received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for Everzure Galdieria, a natural blue
Bühler integrates NapaRoast Pasteurization Technology to expand nut processing capabilities
SWITZERLAND – Bühler Group, the Swiss technology company known for its advanced food processing solutions, has incorporated NapaRoast’s steam vacuum pasteurization and roasting technology into
Kenya waives packaging tax to boost tea sector, eyes direct export markets
KENYA – In a bold policy shift aimed at revamping Kenya’s tea sector, the government has announced the removal of taxes on packaging materials used
AfDB greenlights US$32M credit guarantee to bolster Zambeef’s expansion plan in Zambia
ZAMBIA – The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a Zambian Kwacha-denominated risk-sharing credit guarantee worth approximately US$32 million (ZMW 800 million) to support
DRC launches first agricultural projects under US$440M transformation program at Macfrut 2025
RWANDA – The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially initiated the first two projects under its Agricultural Transformation Programme (ATP), marking a new phase
Simba partners Wellington’s to launch new tomato sauce flavored potato chips in South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA – PepsiCo’s Simba snacks division has introduced a new flavor of potato chips to the South African market in collaboration with Wellington’s, a
Dei Group’s new flour brand targets both industrial, household consumers in Uganda
UGANDA — Ugandan conglomerate Dei Group has officially launched its latest product line, Bella Wheat Grain, a locally manufactured wheat flour brand designed for both