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- October 9, 2025
Lato Milk broadens beverage portfolio with Lato Frutish launch
UGANDA – To diversify its beverage offerings, Ugandan dairy producer Lato Milk has introduced Lato Frutish, a powdered fruit-flavored drink. Available in apple, mango, and
Botswana lifts ban on South African vegetable imports
BOTSWANA/SOUTH AFRICA – Botswana has officially lifted its ban on vegetable imports from South Africa, marking a significant milestone for agricultural trade in the Southern
CGIAR launches Regional Scaling Hub in Kenya to transform food systems
KENYA – The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), a global partnership dedicated to ensuring food security, has officially launched the Regional East and
Naivas sets record with 110th store in Tatu City
KENYA – Naivas Supermarket has achieved a milestone by inaugurating its 110th store in Tatu City, Kiambu County, solidifying its position as Kenya’s leading retailer.
Carrefour Kenya expands reach with new store at Maasai Mall Rongai
KENYA – Carrefour Kenya has expanded its footprint with the launch of its 28th store at Maasai Mall Rongai, reinforcing its presence in the country’s
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa appoints first Ethiopian Managing Director
ETHIOPIA – Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has appointed Melkamu Abebe as its new Managing Director in Ethiopia, marking the first time an Ethiopian has held
Sofavin unveils new Coca-Cola bottling plant in Gabon
GABON – Sofavin, the official bottler of Coca-Cola in Gabon, has opened a state-of-the-art bottling plant in Owendo, approximately 20 kilometers from Libreville. The facility
DP World nears completion of US$80M Sokhna Logistics Park, boosting Egypt’s trade infrastructure
EGYPT – DP World’s state-of-the-art Sokhna Logistics Park, a US$80 million investment, is nearing completion, marking a key development in Egypt’s logistics sector. With construction
Rising feed prices threaten poultry farming in Kenya, beyond
KENYA – A new report by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has revealed that the price of chicken feed in Kenya has surged by
Norway commits US$15M to boost Tanzania’s agricultural sector through strategic partnerships
TANZANIA – The government of Norway has pledged US$15 million to support Tanzania’s agricultural sector. This commitment follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding