Passion fruit: Rwanda well positioned to capture market share in Europe Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 January 2022 Demand for passion fruit in European markets is estimated at about 375,300 tonnes per year, which translates to about $861 million.
Nigerian food-processing company builds own machinery to scale up production Published by Tom Collins on 14 January 2022 Lagos-based company sees growth opportunities in local food products like ogi, pounded yam, ground rice and plantain flour.
Kenya: Entrepreneur shares experience of building a premium food company Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 January 2022 Founder of Bdelo – a company that manufactures maize-based products such as tortillas – talks about the ups and downs of the food industry.
Nigerian businesswoman taps into health trend with organic spices Published by Dorcas S Bello on 7 January 2022 Talking business with Nigerian food entrepreneur.
Ghana: The story of a coconut company that exports throughout the world Published by Tom Collins on 4 January 2022 Entrepreneur Michael Annan-Forson explains how he built a coconut products business that outcompetes rivals in Asia.
Starting a tomato products business in Nigeria – entrepreneur’s journey so far Published by Jeanette Clark on 3 January 2022 Co-founder of NaFarm Foods talks about establishing a tomato processing business and the company’s innovative distribution strategy.
Nigeria: How this entrepreneur set up a dried catfish business Published by James Torvaney on 28 December 2021 Femi Eniola explains why he chose to pursue catfish processing and what it takes to succeed in the industry.
Made-in-Ghana chocolate company exporting to Europe Published by Tom Collins on 24 December 2021 CEO of Fairafric explains how he established a chocolate company in Ghana.
Zambian soya bean trader expands business by manufacturing edible oil Published by Tom Collins on 22 December 2021 Kalomo Grain Marketing founder talks about how she built the business and export opportunities to the DRC.
Agribusiness and food opportunities in Africa – chilli, catfish, cassava and more Published by Staff Writer on 20 December 2021 Here is a selection of potential agribusiness and food opportunities in Africa that came across our desk in 2021.
Rwanda: Export of chilli products to the EU and China holds strong potential Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 December 2021 The production of fresh and processed chilli in Rwanda has the potential to capture significant demand for these products in markets such as the European Union and China.
Fish sausages: Ugandan CEO taps into demand for fish products Published by Jeanette Clark on 17 December 2021 Lovin Kobusingye, founder of Kati Farms, started the company with an innovative product that became very popular: fish sausages.
Zambian entrepreneur capitalises on fish farming opportunities Published by Jeanette Clark on 14 December 2021 Allan Mbale’s company works with smallholder farmers to raise fish which it then sells to its clients.
Vehicle manufacturing and food processing could reap billions from African free trade zone Published by Conrad Onyango on 14 December 2021 Vehicle manufacturing and food processing have been touted as the next big drivers of intra-African trade.