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International Livestock Research Institute launches 2024–2030 strategy

KENYA - The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), renowned for its pioneering research and commitment to improving food security and…

10 months ago

Foodpreneurs Hub supports African food startups with new funding program

AFRICA - Foodpreneurs Hub recently launched its flagship Food Business Funding Program, designed to bridge the gap between food science…

11 months ago

IBPLC’s Retailer Development Programme trains 1,000 retailers in 2024

NIGERIA - International Breweries Plc (IBPLC) continues to strengthen its commitment to entrepreneurship and economic growth through its 2024 Retailer…

11 months ago

Planet Bottling Company unveils new beverage lineup made in Nigeria

NIGERIA - Planet Bottling Company, in collaboration with Monarch Beverages, has announced the launch of a diverse portfolio of beverage…

11 months ago

Farmer’s Choice appoints Felisters Gitau Mutugu as new CEO

KENYA - Farmer’s Choice Limited has announced a pivotal leadership change, appointing Ms. Felisters Gitau Mutugu as its new Chief…

11 months ago

JBS signs US$2.5B deal with Nigeria to boost food production

BRAZIL - Brazilian meatpacking giant JBS has signed a memorandum of understanding with Nigeria's government to launch a US$2.5 billion…

11 months ago

PepsiCo expands Isando Factory with new potato chip production line

SOUTH AFRICA - PepsiCo South Africa has unveiled a new state-of-the-art potato chip production line at its Isando facility in…

11 months ago

OPEC Fund invests US$40M in sustainable agriculture for Africa

AFRICA - The OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund) has announced a US$40 million loan as part of a…

11 months ago

Giplait expands milk production capacity with new Bouïra facility

ALGERIA - State-owned Algerian dairy company Giplait has inaugurated a new milk processing facility in Bouïra, a step in Algeria’s…

11 months ago

PRIME Hydration makes West African debut in Ghana, Nigeria

GHANA/NIGERIA - PRIME Hydration, the globally recognized beverage brand co-founded by influencers Logan Paul and Olajide “KSI” Olatunji, has officially…

11 months ago