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Nigerian Breweries names Thibaut Boidin as new CEO Nigerian Breweries names Thibaut Boidin as new CEO 

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…

5 months ago
Kenya halts Rainforest Alliance certification for tea factories over high costs, limited farmer benefits Kenya halts Rainforest Alliance certification for tea factories over high costs, limited farmer benefits 

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…

5 months ago
Kenya waives packaging tax to boost tea sector, eyes direct export markets Kenya waives packaging tax to boost tea sector, eyes direct export markets 

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…

5 months ago
AfDB greenlights US$32M credit guarantee to bolster Zambeef’s expansion plan in ZambiaAfDB greenlights US$32M credit guarantee to bolster Zambeef’s expansion plan in Zambia

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…

5 months ago
DRC launches first agricultural projects under US$440M transformation program at Macfrut 2025DRC launches first agricultural projects under US$440M transformation program at Macfrut 2025

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…

5 months ago
Simba partners Wellington’s to launch new tomato sauce flavored potato chips in South AfricaSimba partners Wellington’s to launch new tomato sauce flavored potato chips in South Africa

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…

5 months ago
Dei Group’s new flour brand targets both industrial, household consumers in UgandaDei Group’s new flour brand targets both industrial, household consumers in Uganda

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…

5 months ago
Varun Beverages expands local milk procurement in ZambiaVarun Beverages expands local milk procurement in Zambia

Varun Beverages expands local milk procurement in Zambia

ZAMBIA - Varun Beverages Zambia has announced plans to increase its procurement of raw milk from local dairy farmers, stepping…

5 months ago
Golden Africa Kenya attains FSSC 22000 certificationGolden Africa Kenya attains FSSC 22000 certification

Golden Africa Kenya attains FSSC 22000 certification

KENYA - Golden Africa Kenya Limited has obtained the Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000, placing it among a small…

5 months ago