The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-04-01
Nigeria introduces mandatory fortification of rice, heightens fight against hidden hunger | Food Business Africa Magazine
NIGERIA - The Federal Government of Nigeria has included rice on the list of foods that must be fortified with micronutrients to boost nutritional value der ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed nutrition, health & wellness
2022-03-31
Why is Turkey being given a green loan of €300 million?
Turkey is the fastest growing OECD economy with rapidly increasing greenhouse gas emissions, but a green loan could make a big difference to the environment. Read more
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2022-03-31
Tate & Lyle strengthens Asia presence with acquisition of dietary fibre company Quantum Hi-Tech | Food Business Africa Magazine
CHINA – British food ingredients supplier Tate & Lyle is expanding its presence in China through an acquisition of a local prebiotic dietary fibre busin ... Read more
mergers & acquisitions supplier news & innovations
2022-03-30
Kenya searches for alternative wheat source to meet high demand on back of Russia-Ukraine conflict | Food Business Africa Magazine
KENYA - Wheat production in Kenya is forecasted to rise by 20% in the Marketing Year (MY) 2022/2023 to 300,000 MT due to better weather conditions. Yields a ... Read more
agriculture & agribusiness grains, milling, baking & feed
2022-03-30
Firmenich opens new regional hub in Dubai to strengthen presence in MENA | Food Business Africa Magazine
UAE – Swiss flavour and fragrance company Firmenich has opened a new regional hub at the Dubai Science Park in an effort to strengthen its presence in the M ... Read more
supplier news & innovations
2022-03-30
Cargill adds natural flavor to stevia sweetener to enhance performance in food formulations | Food Business Africa Magazine
USA — American global food corporation Cargill has updated its stevia sweetener to enhance its performance in food formulation. Cargill said its EverSweet + ... Read more
sugar & confectionery supplier news & innovations
2022-03-30
Ball Corp announces decision to leave Russia as Kerry suspends exports, investments | Food Business Africa Magazine
RUSSIA – Global supplier of sustainable packaging Ball Corporation has announced a decision to exit the Russian market due to the ongoing Ukraine crisis whe ... Read more
supplier news & innovations
2022-03-29
National Grain to build grains terminal in Yanbu Commercial Port, Saudi Arabia | Food Business Africa Magazine
SAUDI ARABIA — National Grain Co., a joint venture between the Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Co. (SALIC) and Bahri, has signed an agreement to ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed
2022-03-29
Kenyan feed processors gain approval to import yellow maize with minimal GMO content | Food Business Africa Magazine
KENYA - Kenyan animal feed manufacturers have been given the go-ahead to import yellow maize with minimal GMO content, as the government moves to tame escal ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed
2022-03-29
Egyptian baked snacks maker Edita attained impressive 54.7% growth in full year profit | Food Business Africa Magazine
EGYPT - Edita Food Industries, a leader in the Egyptian packaged snack food market, has recorded strong full year results for the period ended December 2021 ... Read more
financials & economy grains, milling, baking & feed
2022-03-29
Alapala to build new mill for Swedish cereal company Abdon Foods | Food Business Africa Magazine
SWEDEN – Turkey-based global supplier of grain milling and handling system technologies Alapala has agreed to build a new mill for Abdon Invest AB in Vaste ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed supplier news & innovations
2022-03-28
USDA-Agricultural Research Service and Weed Science Society of America Collaborate to Present Weed Science Webinar Series
The USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) today announced the launch of a free webinar series focusing on current research and advancements in managing... Read more
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