As Africa rapidly emerges as a hotspot for food and beverage innovation, the forum brought CEOs, policymakers, academics, and entrepreneurs together to discuss opportunities and challenges shaping the sector In a contribution towards transforming East Africa’s food and beverage landscape, Kerry, a global leader in taste and nutrition, in collaboration with Strathmore[Read More…]
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Nigeria releases first biofortified hybrid pearl millet varieties
These high-yielding, nutrient-rich hybrids, enhanced with iron and zinc, offer a powerful solution to tackle malnutrition and boost food security in the country’s arid and semi-arid regions In a major stride toward improving nutrition and climate resilience, Nigeria has officially released its first biofortified hybrid pearl millet varieties. These high-yielding,[Read More…]
Bühler GPIC launches courses focused on grain processing in Nigeria
Bühler Group established the GPIC as an R&D centre dedicated to uncovering the hidden potential of local grains in Nigeria and Africa The Bühler Grain Processing Innovation Centre (GPIC) announced the launch of its new beginner-friendly and advanced courses aimed at individuals and companies in Nigeria and across Africa looking[Read More…]
HEINEKEN appoints Guillaume Duverdier Regional President Africa and Middle East
Guillaume, currently Managing Director of HEINEKEN México, will succeed Roland Pirmez Heineken N.V. (HEINEKEN) announces that it has appointed Guillaume Duverdier as Regional President for Africa Middle East (AME) and member of the HEINEKEN Executive Team, as of 1 July 2025. Guillaume, currently Managing Director of HEINEKEN México, will succeed[Read More…]
WorldFish and Zambia partner to advance climate-resilient aquatic food systems
The five-year agreement strengthens cooperation between Zambia and WorldFish in research, innovation, and policy development to enhance food and nutrition security The Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment (MGEE), today signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with WorldFish to drive climate[Read More…]
Kerry opens first taste manufacturing facility in Rwanda
Kerry is investing €1 billion in emerging markets to boost growth and sustainability in the global food industry Kerry, a world leader in taste and nutrition, is expanding its footprint in East Africa with the opening of a taste manufacturing facility in Rwanda to support local food and beverage manufacturers.[Read More…]
Koa partners with Altinmarka and Kahve Dünyası to bring Cacaonly
With production facilities in Europe and Turkey, Cacaonly chocolate is available as a couverture for global industry chocolate makers One of the world’s largest cocoa and chocolate manufacturers, Altinmarka, has launched a food & beverage product line made from upcycled cocoa fruit. The new range, Cacaonly, uses the natural sweetness[Read More…]
GWC launches East Africa water project with grants from Grundfos Coca-Cola
The initial phase is supported by $1.1 million in grants from the Grundfos Foundation and the Coca-Cola Foundation Global Water Center (GWC) is launching a groundbreaking project to improve access to safely managed water across East Africa. The initial phase is supported by $1.1 million in grants from the Grundfos[Read More…]
Botswana lifts ban on vegetable imports from South Africa
This move will encourage increased trade among Southern African Customs Union (SACU) members South Africa’s Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, welcomes the lifting of the ban on vegetable exports to Botswana. Minister Meyer said, “This move will encourage increased trade among Southern African[Read More…]
Study says women play vital role in fisheries
Despite their crucial contributions, women face numerous challenges, such as limited access to preservation technologies, credit, and decision-making Women form nearly half of the workforce in fisheries and aquaculture, with their involvement reaching up to 90 per cent in post-harvest activities like processing and trading in developing countries. Despite their[Read More…]
