The latest news from the agricultural sector
2023-07-31
Beneo seeks to tackle dog obesity with isomaltulose ingredient
GERMANY- Leading functional ingredients manufacturer Beneo recently initiated a new series of in-vitro and in-vivo studies to evaluate the digestion of isom ... Read more
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2023-07-31
Ivorian cassava-based semolina, Attiéké, labeled under the PGI system
CÔTE D’IVOIRE – Ivorian 'Attiéké des Lagunes', a local cassava-based product has successfully been labeled by the African Intellectual Proper ... Read more
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2023-07-31
Nigerian bakers warn of an impending rise in bread prices as cost of production bites
NIGERIA – The Rivers State chapter of the Association of Master Bakers and Caterers in Nigeria has urged consumers in the state to prepare for a new price r ... Read more
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2023-07-29
Food for thought: 6 ways we can cut the CO2 in our meals
Food accounts for one-third of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions. Here's how we can pave the way to a greener future. Read more
2023-07-28
IMF forecasts up to 15% jump in global grain prices after grain deal suspension
GLOBAL – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns that the end of the Black Sea deal can lead to an increase in grain prices by 10-15% between now and th ... Read more
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2023-07-28
Kenya seeks US$3.2B to boost animal feed production in the next 10 years
KENYA – Kenya seeks to raise KES 460 billion (US$3.2B) for the implementation of the new national strategy for the animal feed industry over the next 10 yea ... Read more
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2023-07-28
Dr. Schär to expand its gluten-free capacity with a US$13.2M biscuit production facility in Germany
GERMANY - Italy-based gluten-free food group Dr. Schär plans to invest €12M (US$13.2M) in biscuit production at its manufacturing facility in Dreihausen, Ge ... Read more
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2023-07-28
Making a difference: Dumplings and development
The Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index (WEAI) offers a variety of ingredients for local insights. Read more
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2023-07-27
Why Uzbekistan is hoping gravity will help solve its irrigation issues
In the episode of Focus, we hear about the steps Uzbekistan is taking to modernise its irrigation system, as the country looks to improve water supply to its agriculture sector and slash carbon... Read more
2023-07-27
Turkish group MFB International invests US$168M in setting up flour mill and cocoa processing units in Côte d’Ivoire
CÔTE D'IVOIRE – The Turkish group MFB International has allocated 100 billion CFA francs (US$168 million) for the construction of cocoa and flour milli ... Read more
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2023-07-27
Kenyans anticipate cheaper maize meal as harvesting season kicks in
KENYA - Agriculture PS Kello Harsama has assured Kenyans that prices of unga are likely to start dropping this week to about KES175 per two-kilo packet of m ... Read more
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2023-07-27
Niger bans millet and rice exports to cushion local supplies, halt inflation
NIGER - The Ministry of Internal Trade has published a decree prohibiting, until further notice, the export of millet and rice as the government takes measu ... Read more
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