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- April 5, 2025
South Africa’s wine industry pushes back against proposed excise tax hike
SOUTH AFRICA – South Africa Wine, the national organization representing the country’s wine grape producers and industry stakeholders, has voiced strong opposition to the government’s
NAFDAC reinforces ban on imported frozen poultry
NIGERIA – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reminded the public of the ongoing ban on imported frozen chicken,
Kenya Sugar Board launches comprehensive guide to boost sugarcane farming
KENYA – The Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) has introduced a comprehensive guide aimed at empowering sugarcane farmers across the country. Developed with support from the
Mozambique’s sugar sector bounces back amid climate challenges
MOZAMBIQUE – In the first half of the year, Mozambique’s sugar exports generated US$14.7 million, marking a notable 36% increase compared to the same period
Ethiopia secures US$500 million to combat land degradation, bolster food security
ETHIOPIA – The Climate Investment Funds (CIF) has announced its support for Ethiopia’s US$500 million initiative to address widespread land degradation, protect forests, and enhance
South African deciduous fruit industry launches Centre of Excellence to combat invasive pests
SOUTH AFRICA – The South African deciduous fruit industry has unveiled a Centre of Excellence for pest monitoring, a move aimed at mitigating the growing
Champion Breweries secures shareholder approval for expansion, compliance measures
NIGERIA – Champion Breweries Plc has gained shareholder approval to issue up to 1,579,058,099 ordinary shares, a move aimed at meeting the Nigerian Exchange Ltd.
Ghana’s cocoa industry goes green with new biochar project
GHANA – Olam Food Ingredients(ofi), in collaboration with LOTTE, Fuji Oil Co., and MC Agri Alliance, is set to debut its first cocoa biochar initiative
Jude Chesire elected as first African Vice Chairman of ISO
KENYA – Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) acting CEO Jude Chesire has been elected Vice Chairman of the Administrative Committee of the International Sugar Organisation (ISO).
Cargill Kenya shifts focus to grains, leaves tea auction market
KENYA – Cargill Kenya Limited, a major buyer at the Mombasa Tea Auction for over 40 years, has announced its withdrawal from the market, raising