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- April 20, 2025
Ethiopia advances livestock practices through Positive Deviance approach
ETHIOPIA – Ethiopia has introduced the Pioneer-Positive Deviance (P-PD) approach, a transformative tool aimed at empowering livestock farmers to adapt to climate change and other
Kenafric Industries: Private equity firms eye US$100M stake sale
KENYA – Private equity firms Amethis Finance and Metier Private Equity Ltd. are reportedly seeking buyers for their 40% stake in Kenafric Industries Ltd., East
Ghana Cocoa Board appoints Ransford Anertey Abbey acting CEO
GHANA – Dr. Ransford Anertey Abbey has been appointed as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) by President John
Cohort 2 of Food Business Funding Program kicks off
AFRICA – Foodpreneurs Hub proudly announces the start of Cohort 2 of its Food Business Funding Program, a transformative initiative for food entrepreneurs in sub-Saharan
Kenya’s sugar sector shows promise as Mumias Sugar disburses US$1.16M bonus to cane farmers
KENYA – Mumias Sugar Company has issued a Ksh 150 million (US$1.16M) bonus to sugarcane farmers, marking a milestone in Kenya’s efforts to revive its
Azelis, NATARA partner to expand flavor, fragrance ingredient portfolio in North America
USA – Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in specialty chemicals and food ingredients, has announced a new exclusive distribution agreement in North America between
Brassivoire launches Kunja RTD cocktail in Côte d’Ivoire
CÔTE D’IVOIRE – Heineken’s subsidiary Brassivoire has unveiled its latest product, Kunja, a ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail inspired by Côte d’Ivoire’s traditional palm wine-based beverage, koundjadjo.
Lactalis to close Zambia factory, transitioning to import model
ZAMBIA – French dairy giant Lactalis has announced the closure of its factory in Zambia, effective 31 March 2025. The company will transition to an
Edita Food Industries expands regional presence with stake in Iraq’s Tuama Jebur Abbas
IRAQ – Edita Food Industries, one of Egypt’s leading packaged snack manufacturers, has announced its entry into the Iraqi market through a strategic partnership with
Mondi honored with ten WorldStar Packaging Awards for 2025
UK – Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has received ten WorldStar Packaging Awards in 2025, marking its highest achievement in the