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- October 9, 2025
SIG opens first aseptic carton production plant in India
SWITZERLAND – Swiss-based SIG, a global leader in aseptic packaging and filling solutions, has inaugurated its first production plant for aseptic carton packs in Ahmedabad,
Pernod Ricard acquires full ownership of South African Gin brand Inverroche
SOUTH AFRICA – In a strategic expansion within the African spirits market, French beverage conglomerate Pernod Ricard has acquired the remaining shares of South African
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