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- April 5, 2025
African News

Eskort expands Western Cape presence with new George store
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . December 4, 2024
SOUTH AFRICA – Eskort, a household name in South Africa’s pork industry, has launched its first store in the Western Cape, setting up shop in

20 years of excellence: MBL introduces limited-edition K-Vant Spirit
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . December 4, 2024
TANZANIA – Mega Beverages Limited (MBL), a leader in Tanzania’s beverage industry, has commemorated its 20th anniversary with the launch of a limited-edition K-Vant Premium

Njunu Tea Factory invests US$2.32M in specialty tea production
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . December 3, 2024
KENYA – Njunu Tea Factory in Gatanga sub-county has launched the construction of a new KES 300 million (US$2.32M) facility to diversify into specialty tea

International Livestock Research Institute launches 2024–2030 strategy
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . December 2, 2024
KENYA – The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), renowned for its pioneering research and commitment to improving food security and reducing poverty, is celebrating 50

Foodpreneurs Hub supports African food startups with new funding program
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . November 28, 2024
AFRICA – Foodpreneurs Hub recently launched its flagship Food Business Funding Program, designed to bridge the gap between food science and business while equipping entrepreneurs

IBPLC’s Retailer Development Programme trains 1,000 retailers in 2024
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . November 28, 2024
NIGERIA – International Breweries Plc (IBPLC) continues to strengthen its commitment to entrepreneurship and economic growth through its 2024 Retailer Development Programme (RDP). Designed to

Planet Bottling Company unveils new beverage lineup made in Nigeria
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . November 28, 2024
NIGERIA – Planet Bottling Company, in collaboration with Monarch Beverages, has announced the launch of a diverse portfolio of beverage brands produced entirely in Nigeria.

Farmer’s Choice appoints Felisters Gitau Mutugu as new CEO
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . November 26, 2024
KENYA – Farmer’s Choice Limited has announced a pivotal leadership change, appointing Ms. Felisters Gitau Mutugu as its new Chief Executive Officer. This transition follows

JBS signs US$2.5B deal with Nigeria to boost food production
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . November 25, 2024
BRAZIL – Brazilian meatpacking giant JBS has signed a memorandum of understanding with Nigeria’s government to launch a US$2.5 billion investment initiative aimed at bolstering

PepsiCo expands Isando Factory with new potato chip production line
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . November 25, 2024
SOUTH AFRICA – PepsiCo South Africa has unveiled a new state-of-the-art potato chip production line at its Isando facility in Johannesburg, following an investment of