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Libstar shifts focus to food manufacturing
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . November 13, 2024
SOUTH AFRICA – South African FMCG manufacturer Libstar has announced a strategic pivot, exiting its non-food sectors to fully concentrate on producing affordable, value-added food

Serengeti Breweries crowned ‘Manufacturer of the Year’
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . November 12, 2024
TANZANIA — Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL) has been awarded the top honor as Tanzania’s leading alcoholic beverage manufacturer at the President’s Manufacturer of the Year

Naivas records US$14.7M profit amid rising costs, competitive retail market
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . November 12, 2024
KENYA – Naivas, Kenya’s largest grocery retailer, reported a KSh 1.9 billion (US$13.4 million) profit after tax for the fiscal year ending June 2024, marking

Promasidor appoints Festus Tettey as CEO for ECOWAS
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . November 12, 2024
WEST AFRICA – Promasidor Group has announced the appointment of Festus Tettey as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the ECOWAS region, excluding Nigeria,

Coca-Cola invests US$50 million in new high-capacity bottling line in Namibia
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . November 11, 2024
NAMIBIA – Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has committed US$50 million towards a new bottling line in Namibia, a major upgrade that enhances production and boosts

OmniRetail expands reach with launch of 50th OmniHub Franchise in Lagos
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . November 11, 2024
NIGERIA – OmniRetail, a Nigerian B2B grocery buying platform, has opened its 50th OmniHub franchise outlet in Ijora, Lagos. This milestone marks a notable step

Nestlé unveils versatile Nescafé classic range for hot and cold coffee drinks
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . November 11, 2024
EUROPE – Nestlé has launched a new line of soluble coffee under its Nescafé Classic brand, offering two natural flavors—caramel and hazelnut—that are designed for

Mettler-Toledo debuts advanced x-ray inspection for enhanced food safety in large packaged products
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . November 11, 2024
USA – Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection has launched the X6 Series, the latest evolution in x-ray inspection systems tailored for medium to large packaged products and

Tetra Pak named “Sustainable Company of the Decade” at Gulfood Manufacturing 2024
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . November 11, 2024
UAE – Tetra Pak, a global leader in food processing and packaging solutions, has been awarded the title “Sustainable Company of the Decade” at the

Tesco, Arla, Müller forge alliance to accelerate UK dairy sustainability
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . November 8, 2024
UK – In a bid to tackle climate change and improve sustainability, British retailer Tesco has joined forces with dairy giants Arla and Müller UK