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- April 19, 2025
Scientists develop gene-edited banana to slow browning, extend shelf life
UK – Scientists at Tropic, a UK plant biotech company , have developed a genetically modified banana that slows the browning process after being peeled
Kenya’s coffee sector reforms set to boost farmers’ earnings in 2025
KENYA – Kenya’s Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured coffee farmers of increased earnings this year, citing key government interventions aimed at improving production and
Bidco Africa broadens horizons with acquisition of Groupaco Holdings
KENYA – Bidco Africa Group has announced its acquisition of Groupaco Holdings Ltd (GHL), marking an entry into the breakfast cereals and snacks market. The
Nestlé Nigeria reports 75% revenue surge amid inflation, currency pressures
NIGERIA – Nestlé Nigeria Plc has recorded a 75% increase in revenue for the financial year ending December 31, 2024, reaching N958.81 billion (US$638.67M), compared
Burkina Faso launches US$200M agricultural training program to boost food security
BURKINA FASO – Burkina Faso has initiated a large-scale agricultural training program aimed at equipping 8,000 young people with essential farming skills, as the country
Thermo Fisher to acquire Solventum’s Purification & Filtration business for US$4.1B
USA – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Solventum’s Purification & Filtration business for approximately US$4.1 billion in cash. The
Boehringer Ingelheim introduces trivalent poultry vaccine in Egypt
EGYPT – In a development for poultry health management, Boehringer Ingelheim has launched VAXXITEK HVT+IBD+H5, a trivalent vaccine designed to protect poultry against Marek’s disease,
BigTree Beverages introduces FIT by Vatra: New entrant in Zambia’s growing sports drink market
ZAMBIA – BigTree Beverages Ltd, a subsidiary of the Trade Kings Group, has launched FIT by Vatra, a sports drink formulated to cater to athletes
Diageo appoints Hina Nagarajan as President of Africa
AFRICA – Diageo has appointed Hina Nagarajan as the new President of Diageo Africa, effective April 1, 2025. Nagarajan, who recently transitioned from her role
Spindrift enters better-for-you soda market
USA – Spindrift Beverage Co., Inc., the indie brand known for its sparkling water made with real fruit juice, is making a bold return to