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- October 9, 2025
New milestone for Nigeria’s poultry industry: Noiler Hatchery launched in Oyo State
NIGERIA – Nigeria’s poultry industry has reached a new milestone with the launch of a Noiler Hatchery in Awe, Oyo State. The facility, operated by
Nestlé expands KitKat portfolio with launch of new tablet bars in Europe, Canada, and South Africa
EUROPE – Nestlé has introduced its latest innovation in chocolate confectionery with the launch of KitKat Tablets in Europe, Canada, and South Africa. The new
Symrise expands presence in Egypt with new 30,000m² facility in Giza
EGYPT – German flavours and fragrances manufacturer Symrise has signed a contract for a 30,000m² land plot in Giza, Egypt to strengthen operations across Africa
BENNI FOODS expands Uganda’s dairy sector with new processing factory in Kiruhura
UGANDA – BENNI FOODS, a Ugandan dairy manufacturer, has officially inaugurated its new processing facility in Kiruhura District, Western Uganda. The factory, which has an
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