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Ethiopia invests US$2M in strawberry, saffron farming

ETHIOPIA - Ethiopia’s agricultural sector is set for expansion as African Farming Industries commits US$2 million to cultivating strawberries and…

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Nigeria’s cocoa exports surge amid global market dynamics

NIGERIA - Nigeria’s cocoa exports witnessed an extraordinary 606 percent surge in the fourth quarter of 2024, reaching N1.2 trillion…

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ANSAF allocates US$350,000 to boost cashew processing in Tanzania

TANZANIA - The Agricultural Non-State Actors Forum (ANSAF) has allocated US$350,000 (TSh 923.45M) to support 1,000 smallholder farmers engaged in…

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Lagos butchers struggle as soaring cow prices threaten livelihoods

NIGERIA - The Lagos State Butchers’ Association has raised concerns over the escalating cost of cows, warning that the crisis…

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Togo mandates local sourcing for fish, poultry imports in new trade rule

TOGO - Togo’s Ministry of Fisheries and Animal Resources has introduced a new requirement for importers of fish, poultry meat,…

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Kenya Breweries introduces Manyatta Pineapple & Mint cider in cans

KENYA - Kenya Breweries Ltd (KBL), a subsidiary of East African Breweries Ltd (EABL), has introduced its Manyatta Pineapple &…

3 weeks ago

Symega expands presence in North India with new seasoning facility in Sonipat

INDIA - Symega Food Ingredients Ltd., one of India’s largest seasoning manufacturers, has opened a new manufacturing facility in Sonipat,…

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Diageo appoints Kavita Hans as General Manager for West, Central Africa

AFRICA - Diageo has announced the appointment of Kavita Hans as the new General Manager for West and Central Africa,…

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Prinova appoints Richard McEvoy as new President, CEO

USA - Prinova, a wholly owned subsidiary of the NAGASE Group and a global supplier of ingredients and premixes, has…

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ofi’s Digital Footprint Calculator earns Carbon Trust Certification for carbon footprinting accuracy

SINGAPORE - The Carbon Trust, a global climate change consultancy has certified global food ingredient supplier ofi’s digital footprint calculator.The…

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