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 grant...
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 m...
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...
This number is projected to rise to 4.4 million (23 per cent of the population) between April and June 2025
New data from Somalia shows that 4.4 million people could face hunger by April 2025, driven by worsening drought conditions, conflict and high food prices.
The Federal Government ...
Tropic Cool Israel Ltd is establishing Rwanda Berries a commercial-scale berry farm in Rwanda to export to nearby markets in the Middle East, Europe and Central Asia
BerryWorld signed a term sheet earlier this month with Tropic Cool Ltd outlining the cooperation between the two companie...
Climate change poses a significant threat to 1.7 million Ecuadorians dependent on cocoa
ofi, a global leader in food and beverage ingredients and solutions, international NGO Rikolto, and the German Development Agency GIZ (Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit), com...
FAO Director-General addresses High-Level Side Event at African Union Summit in Addis Ababa hosted by the King of Lesotho
The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, told African leaders gathered in Addis Ababa that “bold investments”...
The launch will feature a curated selection of TYSON 2.0’s most popular products, including flowers, the infamous Mike Bites, vapes, and pre-rolls
Carma HoldCo Inc, the global house of brands harnessing the power of cultural icons, announced the launch of TYSON 2.0 - legendary boxer,...
Castel Group has significant and extensive expertise across West and Central Africa and is a partner to Diageo in 11 other markets in Africa
Diageo plc, announced the sale of its 80.4 per cent shareholding in Guinness Ghana Breweries plc to Castel Group, building on its relationship with Castel ...
The report projects that food insecurity is expected to persist over the next three months
Nearly a third of Lebanon’s population is facing acute food insecurity following the escalation of conflict in late 2024 and recovery from the impact of hostilities on agriculture and the economy is like...
Marcel will be based in Brazil and will lead the Kraft Heinz business in Latin America, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
The Kraft Heinz Company announced the appointment of Marcel Regis as President, West and East Emerging Markets, effective February 3, 2025. Marcel will be based in ...
The chamber played a crucial role in connecting the company with key stakeholders in the Southern African nation
Dubai International Chamber, one of three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has successfully supported the expansion of Farm To Plate, a Dubai-based agri-food t...
FAO Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol briefs the UN Security Council on Sudan’s food crisis
Urgent action, in particular immediate and unimpeded humanitarian access, is required to address the widening famine in Sudan, where almost 25 million people face acute food insecurity, the Deputy Di...
This comes after South Africa's notable success in other Middle Eastern markets
Beefmaster Group, a South African supplier of beef products to the Middle and Far East, announced that the country's red meat industry is well-positioned to tap into Algeria's demand for premium beef and lamb. This c...
This number is set to rise to 52.7 million by mid-2025, including 3.4 million people facing emergency levels of hunger
Over 40 million people across West and Central Africa struggle to feed themselves during the 2024 post-harvest season. This number is set to rise to 52.7 million by mid-2025, in...
A $2.5 billion 5-year investment plan includes the construction of 6 factories and collaboration with the Nigerian government to promote local production
JBS, one of the largest food companies in the world, signed a memorandum of understanding with the Nigerian government to invest in the develo...
This shipment marks a significant milestone in developing a cool logistics corridor for exporting fruits, vegetables, and other perishable goods by sea freight through the Port of Djibouti
Ethiopia has initiated its first-ever shipment of refrigerated fruits and vegetables to the European market...
This initiative aims to transform the continent's food systems by prioritising nutritious, climate-resilient crops that support both health and sustainability
The Smart Food Africa initiative, led by the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), made a powerful ...
