Archive for the ‘Food & Beverages’ category
KFC’s African expansion an opportunity for farmers
The growth of Africa’s fast-food industry is opening up opportunities for farmers.
“More than enough” potential for restaurants and fast-food in Africa
South African restaurant franchisor Famous Brands has opened 18 new outlets in the rest of the continent during the last three months of 2011.
Multinational drinks companies continue to invest in Africa
Multinational alcoholic beverage companies are continuing to increase their exposure to sub-Saharan Africa’s rapidly growing economies.
Business opportunity: Establish your own ice manufacturing business
South Africa-based Minus 40′s Ice Block Maker offers an excellent business opportunity for entrepreneurs across Africa. The company has drawn-up a full business plan that entrepreneurs purchasing the Ice Block Maker can follow.
KFC’s African growth won’t show significant profits in short-term
Even though some Nigerians hold their wedding receptions at KFC, the brand’s African expansion strategy is not expected to show significant profits for the next decade.
Made in Madagascar: US chocolate company defying the status quo
Although Africa has abundant resources, most of these are exported for processing abroad. A US chocolate manufacturer is, however, following a different path.
How Brazil benefited from China’s growing appetite for meat, and why Africa can too
As China’s economy continues to grow, meat consumption is expected to increase together with the demand for livestock feed.
South African market too competitive, says Silk Invest CEO
Zin Bekkali, CEO of Silk Invest says that the food and beverages industry in South Africa is too competitive and that retailers hold all the power.
From staple food to beer: SABMiller launches cassava lager
SABMiller has launched a beer made from cassava, one of Africa’s most widely grown crops.
SABMiller winning at its product differentiation game in Africa
Just as Frank Zappa would put it, “You can’t be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline.”
