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- April 13, 2025
Arla Foods, DMK Group propose merger to form Europe’s largest dairy cooperative
EUROPE – Arla Foods and Germany’s DMK Group have announced a proposed merger that, if approved, would form Europe’s largest dairy cooperative. The combined business
Kenya bans tea hawking in sweeping industry crackdown to curb quality decline
KENYA – The Government of Kenya has intensified regulatory oversight over the tea sector by banning the hawking and roadside collection of green leaf, in
Azelis acquires Solchem Nature to expand nutraceutical market reach in Spain, broader Europe
SPAIN – Azelis has acquired 100 percent of Solchem Nature S.L., a Spain-based distributor of premium nutraceutical ingredients and formulations. The move expands Azelis’ reach
Kerry Group opens taste manufacturing facility in Rwanda
RWANDA – Irish ingredients giant Kerry Group has inaugurated its first taste manufacturing facility in Rwanda, a move in expanding its presence across East Africa.
Diageo sells Seychelles Breweries stake to Phoenix Beverages for US$80M
SEYCHELLES – Diageo has agreed to sell its 54.4% majority stake in Seychelles Breweries Limited (Seybrew) to Phoenix Beverages, a subsidiary of Mauritius-based IBL Group,
Three Nigerian startups secure US$628,000 to advance circularity under TRANSFORM West Africa Initiative
NIGERIA – Three Nigerian enterprises have secured grant funding under the TRANSFORM West Africa programme—an impact accelerator backed by Unilever, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth &
Zetech University trains over 50 poultry farmers in Kiambu County
KENYA – More than 50 small and medium-scale poultry farmers from Kiambu County have completed a four-week intensive training programme organized by Zetech University. The
Stauning Whisky scales back U.S. operations after Diageo exits Distill Ventures
USA – Denmark’s largest whisky distillery, Stauning, has announced the layoff of approximately 25% of its global workforce, equivalent to 13 employees, in response to
FAO launches US$200M land restoration initiative for cocoa, oil palm cultivation in Nigeria
NIGERIA – The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has announced plans to restore 18,000 hectares of degraded land in Cross River and Ondo states, targeting
Premier Foods Limited recognized as Kenya’s Most Preferred Food Manufacturing Company
KENYA – Premier Foods Limited (PFL), the manufacturer behind the renowned Peptang, PEP, and Orchid Valley brands, has been named Kenya’s Most Preferred Food Manufacturing