The latest news from the agricultural sector
2023-11-10
FMN records strong revenue growth of 34% in Q2 2023/24 despite challenging market dynamics
NIGERIA – Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc, one of the largest foods and agro-allied groups has experienced continued strong revenue growth of 34% (Year on Year) ... Read more
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2023-11-10
Easing production costs inspire farmers to increase rice acreage in Brazil: USDA
BRAZIL-The US Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) has revised its projection for rice planting in the marketing year 2023/24 ... Read more
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2023-11-10
Korean wheat cultivation aims for self-sufficiency with record-breaking production: USDA
SOUTH KOREA- The total wheat production in Marketing Year (MY) 2023/24 in Korea is forecast to reach a 40-year high of 46,000 metric tons (MT), as the gover ... Read more
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2023-11-10
Agthia Group reports 10.9% revenue growth despite headwinds in Egypt
UAE – Agthia Group, a leading UAE food and beverage company based in Abu Dhabi, has announced a 10.9% revenue increase to Dh3.27 billion (US$882.9million) f ... Read more
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2023-11-09
Revolutionizing Agricultural Storage: PIL unveils innovative hermetic bags for grain storage
KENYA – Packaging Industries Limited (PIL) has developed innovative hermetic bags with a plastic liner inside that is both water-resistant and airtight, mak ... Read more
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2023-11-09
Kigoto Maize Mill makes amends, receives go-ahead to resume operations
KENYA – In a turn of events, the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has defended the operations of the Kigoto Maize Mill, dispelling earlier safety concerns ... Read more
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2024-03-12
Kerry opens manufacturing facility in Uganda to serve food and beverage customers | Food Business Africa Magazine
UGANDA — Kerry, a world leader in taste and nutrition solutions for the food and beverage industry has unveiled a new manufacturing facility in Uganda, addi ... Read more
2024-03-12
Cameroonian cocoa prices hit record high amid global shortage | Food Business Africa Magazine
CAMEROON - In a historic achievement for Cameroon's cocoa market, producer prices per kilogram surged to an unprecedented CFA4,225 (US$7.04) during a c ... Read more
2024-03-12
Emerson unveils level and flow controller for water and wastewater management | Food Business Africa Magazine
SWEDEN - Emerson, a global leader in technology and software, has introduced the Rosemount 3490 Controller, designed to simplify level and flow measurement ... Read more
2024-03-12
Kenya Breweries faces US$82.27M tax dispute with KRA | Food Business Africa Magazine
KENYA - Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL), a subsidiary of East African Breweries Limited (EABL), is embroiled in a Kes12.037 billion (US$82.27M) tax dispute wi ... Read more
2024-03-12
Asahi Group unveils new logo and statement reflecting global ambitions | Food Business Africa Magazine
JAPAN - Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd. announced a new chapter in its corporate identity with the introduction of a revamped group logo and statement, effective ... Read more
2024-03-11
International Spirits & Wines Association of India calls for inflation-based pricing model | Food Business Africa Magazine
INDIA - The International Spirits & Wines Association of India (ISWAI) has advocated for the implementation of an inflation-based pricing model by state ... Read more