The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-05-18
Cyprus farmers spill milk in protest over halloumi cheese protection
Goat and sheep herders are angry the cheese's protected status isn't being implemented fast enough. Read more
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2022-05-18
Stora Enso to take another US$58m hit following decision to exit Russia | Food Business Africa Magazine
RUSSIA – Finnish corrugated packaging company Stora Enso is expecting to incur an additional loss of US$55 million following its decision to fulling divest ... Read more
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2022-05-18
IRI, NPD Merger Creates Leading Data Analytics Provider
Together, IRI and NPD have deep sector knowledge, leading data assets and strategic retail relationships in more than 20 industries, including CPG, softlines, hardlines, beauty, technology,... Read more
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2022-05-16
Ramco Plexus giant packaging supplier in Kenya takes full ownership of Platinum Packaging | Food Business Africa Magazine
KENYA - Ramco Plexus, the print and packaging unit of Kenya based Ramco Group, has received unconditional regulatory approval to take full control of Platin ... Read more
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2022-05-15
Newly inaugurated Malteries Soufflet malthouse a game changer in Ethiopia’s beer industry | Food Business Africa Magazine
ETHIOPIA – Malteries Soufflet has inaugurated a new malthouse facility in Ethiopia that is set to be a game changer in the country’s rapidly growing beer in ... Read more
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2022-05-14
Extinction Rebellion activists target Monsanto offices in Buenos Aires
Extinction Rebellion activists protest in front of Monsanto's headquarters in Buenos Aires, against the use of agrochemicals in Argentina's crops. Read more
2022-05-14
The longest river in Italy is drying up: How will locals survive?
The mighty Po River nourishes a vast area of northern Italy, but climate change is causing a devastating drought. Read more
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2022-05-14
Extinction Rebellion activists target Monsanto offices in Buenos Aires
Extinction Rebellion activists protest in front of Monsanto's headquarters in Buenos Aires, against the use of agrochemicals in Argentina's crops. Read more
2022-05-14
Genetic discovery to improve wheat yields and increase protein content by up to 25% | Food Business Africa Magazine
Australia—Researchers from the University of Adelaide and the UK’s John Innes Centre have identified a genetic driver that enhances wheat production attribu ... Read more
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2022-05-13
Elopak upgrades net zero targets as quarterly revenues surpass US$252m mark | Food Business Africa Magazine
NORWAY – Elopak, a leading global supplier of carton packaging and filling equipment, has updated its near and long-term, company-wide emission reduction ta ... Read more
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2022-05-12
Brussels aims to circumvent Moscow's blockade of Ukrainian ports
It wants to help Kyiv export crucial goods like grain to help soften the blow to the global economy. Read more
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2022-05-11
Elopak boosts packaging manufacturing capacity with acquisition of MENA region’s Naturepak | Food Business Africa Magazine
MOROCCO - Global supplier of carton packaging and filling equipment, Elopak, has acquired Naturepak, the leading gable top fresh liquid carton and packaging ... Read more
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