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- October 9, 2025
Nampak sells Bevcan Nigeria to Alucan Investment for US$68.5M
NIGERIA – South African packaging giant Nampak has finalized the sale of its Nigerian subsidiary, Bevcan Nigeria, to Singapore-based Alucan Investment for US$68.5 million. The
Sara Brenner appointed Acting FDA Commissioner amid leadership transition
USA – Dr. Sara Brenner, a preventive medicine and public health physician, has been appointed as the Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug
Nigeria partners Brazil to modernize livestock sector with US$2.5B investment
NIGERIA – The Nigerian government has entered into a partnership with Brazil to enhance the country’s livestock sector through advanced genetics, modern feeding techniques, and
Carlsberg Britvic expands Pepsi Zero Sugar line with two new flavors
UK – Carlsberg Britvic has introduced two new flavors to its Pepsi Zero Sugar range—Strawberries ‘N’ Cream and Cream Soda—as the company seeks to capitalize
West Sugar begins revival of Mumias Distillery, Co-Gen plants
KENYA – West Sugar Company has embarked on reviving the distillery and co-generation plants at Mumias Sugar Company Limited in compliance with a directive issued
Pret A Manger to open first South African store at Melrose Arch
SOUTH AFRICA – British multinational sandwich and coffee shop Pret A Manger is set to make its debut in South Africa, with its first outlet
BUA Foods reports strong growth in 2024
NIGERIA – BUA Foods Plc has posted impressive financial results for the 2024 fiscal year, with revenue more than doubling due to strong consumer demand
Pluri expands into cell-based chocolate with US$6.5M investment
ISRAEL – Israeli cellular agriculture firm Pluri has secured a US$6.5M investment and is set to acquire a majority stake in Rehovot-based Kokomodo, a company
NAFDAC shuts down Aba Cemetery Market over counterfeit wine, beverage production
NIGERIA – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has, for the second time, shut down the Aba Cemetery Market in
Kenya launches US$1.3M initiative to boost milk safety
KENYA – The Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) has publicized a four-year initiative aimed at transforming the country’s informal dairy sector by enhancing milk safety, regulatory