Latest News Updates
Get latest updates/news emanating from around the Middle-East and African region.
Conagra Brands adjusts annual targets amidst weak consumer demand
USA – Conagra Brands, the US food company renowned for Slim Jim meat jerky and Hunt’s [...]
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Date: 05-Jan-2024
Nigeria’s palm oil industry surges, emerges as Africa’s premier palm oil consumer
NIGERIA – Nigeria, with a population exceeding 200 million, has proven its sustained ag [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Jan-2024
Amo Farms’ Noiler birds gain popularity as valuable protein source for Nigerians
NIGERIA – Amo Farms Sieberer Hatchery Limited has provided insights into why several st [...]
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Date: 05-Jan-2024
Robberg Distillery introduces two new gins tailored for the South African market
SOUTH AFRICA – Embracing innovation, Robberg Distillery proudly introduces two distinct [...]
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Date: 05-Jan-2024
Cairo 3A to invest US$32M in Egypt’s poultry industry in 2024
EGYPT – Cairo 3A for Poultry, a subsidiary of the agri-food group Cairo 3A in Egypt, is [...]
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Date: 05-Jan-2024
Nestlé launches Maggi Soya Chunks in Central and West Africa
AFRICA – Nestlé, the Swiss multinational food giant, has introduced Maggi Soya Chunks [...]
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Date: 05-Jan-2024
Egypt: Egypt's Agriculture - Record-Breaking Exports
[Egypt Online] Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, El Sayed El Qusair, announced the addition of over 3.5 million feddans of agricultural land through desert reclamation. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 02-Jan-2024
Tanzania: Avocado Export to China Takes Shape
[Daily News] Arusha -- ARUSHA: CHINA has picked a sample of Tanzania's avocado farms and packhouses for compliance auditing, a major breakthrough towards Beijing's commitment to al [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 02-Jan-2024
Tanzania: Minister Tasks TCB to Boost Coffee Production
[Daily News] Kilimanjaro -- KILIMANJARO: DEPUTY Minister for Agriculture Mr David Silinde has directed the Tanzania Coffee Board (TCB) to develop a mechanism that will make coffee [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-Dec-2023
South Africa: Govt Releases 'Draft Strategy' to Reduce Annual 10 Tonnes of Food Losses and Waste
[Daily Maverick] Just in time for COP28's emphasis on the huge role of food systems in the climate crisis, a 'strategy' from South Africa's environment ministry outlines a long-ove [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 17-Dec-2023
JBS explores major investments in Saudi Arabia strengthening ties in Middle East
BRAZIL – In a strategic move to fortify its presence in the Middle East, Brazilian meat [...]
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Date: 13-Dec-2023
Togolese Farmers Association, Tunisian Farming Union strengthen ties for sustainable development
TOGO – The Coordination Togolaise des Organisations Paysannes et de Producteurs Agricole [...]
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Date: 13-Dec-2023
Olam Agri joins global initiatives for sustainable agriculture at COP28
NIGERIA – In a move towards fostering sustainable agriculture, Olam Agri has recently an [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 13-Dec-2023
African Originals Ltd cedes 28% stake to Mauritius-based Phoenix Beverages Group
KENYA – African Originals, the makers of popular Kenyan Original (KO) brand of ciders, has ceded a 28.3% equity stake to Mauritius-based Phoenix Beverages Group (PBG). Beyond [...]
Country: Kenya
Region: Africa
Date: 04-Dec-2023
Solidaridad elevates Liberia’s cocoa sector with cutting-edge greenhouse
LIBERIA – Solidaridad West Africa, a champion of sustainable development, is playing a pivotal role in Liberia’s agricultural landscape by providing crucial technical support t [...]
Country: Liberia
Region: Africa
Date: 04-Dec-2023
Australian regulator gives green light to Coles’ acquisition of Saputo Dairy Plants
AUSTRALIA – The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has granted its ap [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 04-Dec-2023
GB Foods commits to boosting Nigeria’s food security with sustainable practices
NIGERIA – GB Foods, a prominent culinary and global manufacturing company, has emerged as a key supporter of Nigeria’s food security initiatives, ensuring sustainable access to [...]
Food & BeverageCountry: Nigeria
Region: Africa
Date: 04-Dec-2023
Zambia embarks on ambitious plan to eradicate fish deficit by 2026
ZAMBIA – In an effort to tackle Zambia’s ongoing fish deficit, the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries has unveiled an ambitious plan to eliminate the shortfall within the next [...]
FisheryCountry: Zambia
Region: Africa
Date: 04-Dec-2023
Breco Seafoods unveils refreshed packaging, an innovative website to revolutionize seafood experience
SOUTH AFRICA – Breco Seafoods, a prominent brand offering a diverse range of quality seafood, has unveiled its revamped packaging and launched an innovative website aiming at red [...]
Food & BeverageCountry: South Africa
Region: Africa
Date: 04-Dec-2023
Africa: Global Agrifood Systems Are the Climate Solution, New FAO Report Highlights
[UN News] Agrifood systems and the communities that support and depend on them are on the front lines of loss and damage linked to climate change, a new report released on Friday b [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 04-Dec-2023
Tanzania: President Invites Global Agro Investors
[Daily News] UAE, Dubai: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan on Sunday invited stakeholders across the world to come and invest on tremendous agro-opportunities available as Tanzania rol [...]
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Date: 04-Dec-2023
Study finds repeated consumption of plant-based meat doesn’t increase liking but context matters
GLOBAL – A recent study published in the journal Appetite suggested that repeated consum [...]
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Date: 28-Nov-2023
JR Farms launches digital platform to revolutionize agricultural trade between Nigeria, France
NIGERIA – The JR Farms group a significant player in the cassava and coffee sectors acro [...]
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Date: 28-Nov-2023
Consumer caution casts shadow on global beef sector in 2024, Rabobank reports
GLOBAL – The global beef sector is anticipated to face challenges in 2024 as consumer ca [...]
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Date: 28-Nov-2023
Müller Group sells UK-based Milk & More business to Freshways for strategic reshaping
UK – In a strategic move set to reshape the dairy landscape, Müller Group has announced [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 28-Nov-2023