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Get latest updates/news emanating from around the Middle-East and African region.
Zimbabwe: Illegal Meat Markets, Shadow of Disease
[The Herald] In the bustling neighbourhoods of Harare, the sounds of flies buzzing around open buckets of meat serve as a stark warning of a growing public health concern. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-Jan-2025
Rwanda: Rwanda to Boost Nutrition With Bio-Fortified Irish Potato Varieties
[New Times] The government is developing bio-fortified Irish potato varieties to combat malnutrition and stunting, The New Times has learned. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-Jan-2025
Nigeria: NAFDAC Moves to Tackle Maternal Mortality, Staffing Deficit
[Leadership] The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has unveiled the agency's strategic plan for 2025, with a focus on addressing staffing chall [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-Jan-2025
Rwanda: Farmers Look to Reduce Post-Harvest Losses Under FAO-Funded Project
[New Times] A new project led by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is set to reduce post-harvest losses, improve incomes, and enhance food security for farmers in Nyagata [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-Jan-2025
Kenya: Ruto Launches First-Ever Sugarcane Farmers' Bonus At Mumias Sugar
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto on Monday launched the first-ever sugarcane farmers' bonus at the Mumias Sugar company. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-Jan-2025
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa certified top employer in Africa for 2025
AFRICA – Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), the eighth-largest Coca-Cola bottling [...]
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Date: 17-Jan-2025
Valeo Foods Group completes acquisition of IDC Holding
UK – Valeo Foods Group, one of Europe’s leading producers of sweets, snacks, an [...]
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Date: 17-Jan-2025
KTDA accuses government, politicians of interfering with tea factory management
KENYA – The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) Holdings board and its 54 affilia [...]
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Date: 17-Jan-2025
South Africa’s poultry industry bouncing back after challenging year, SAPA report
SOUTH AFRICA – According to The South African Poultry Association (SAPA), South A [...]
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Date: 17-Jan-2025
Simmons Prepared Foods announces retirement of President Joel Sappenfield
USA – Simmons Prepared Foods, a poultry production company headquartered in Siloa [...]
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Date: 17-Jan-2025
Cal-Maine Foods reports rising net sales amid increased egg demand
USA – Cal-Maine Foods has disclosed a significant rise in net sales for the secon [...]
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Date: 17-Jan-2025
Brazil negotiating zero-tariff meat quota with Türkiye
BRAZIL – Brazil is finalizing talks with Türkiye to secure a deal that would ope [...]
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Date: 17-Jan-2025
dsm-firmenich, Tianlai Livestock Group partner to promote sustainability in cattle farming
CHINA – dsm-firmenich has entered into a partnership with Tianlai Livestock Group [...]
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Date: 17-Jan-2025
Egypt’s food exports record 17% growth in 2024, hits US$5.5B
EGYPT – Egypt’s food export sector is witnessing substantial growth, with total [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 17-Jan-2025
Machakos County unveils cool rooms at Marikiti Market
KENYA – Machakos County, in partnership with the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affair [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 17-Jan-2025
Nigeria: Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Road Ready in 14 Months - FG
[Daily Trust] The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano dual carriage way will be ready for use in 14 months. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 17-Jan-2025
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Cultivates 2.1 Mln Hectares Under Contract Farming
[Ethiopian Herald] The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) announced that over 2.1 million hectares of land have been cultivated under contract farming to produce approximately 38 millio [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 17-Jan-2025
Tanzania calls for value addition in African coffee exports ahead of G25 summit
TANZANIA – Tanzania’s Minister for Agriculture, Hussein Bashe, has urged African c [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Jan-2025
Algeria to boost coffee imports from Uganda to 20,000 tonnes annually
ALGERIA – Algeria, Africa’s largest coffee market, has unveiled plans to incre [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Jan-2025
United Spirits announces leadership reshuffle as Praveen Someshwar named next CEO
INDIA – United Spirits Limited (USL), the Indian subsidiary of global beverage le [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Jan-2025
FDA bans red dye no. 3 in food, beverages and drugs after decades of controversy
USA – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially banned the use o [...]
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Date: 16-Jan-2025
USAID launches food systems initiative to address Kenya’s agricultural challenges
KENYA – The USAID Feed the Future Kenya Food Systems Activity was officially laun [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Jan-2025
Kerry launches 2025 Taste Charts
SOUTH AFRICA – Kerry, a global company specializing in taste and nutrition, has i [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Jan-2025
Bühler launches Stellar Technology to accelerate cell growth in food production
SWITZERLAND – Bühler has unveiled its latest innovation, Stellar technology, des [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Jan-2025
Ghana’s Ministry of Health warns against improper meat handling
GHANA – The Ministry of Health in Ghana has raised alarm over poor meat handling [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Jan-2025