Kenyan coffee company trying to win tea drinkers over Published by Nelly Murungi on 24 October 2016 Rockbern coffee is trying to grow its local market.
Cassava: Key to overcoming Nigeria’s reliance on food imports Published by Otavio Veras on 19 October 2016 The country is the world’s greatest producer of cassava, but productivity per hectare is low.
The urban farms that grow half of the vegetables eaten in Cape Town Published by Helen Sullivan on 12 October 2016 The unlikely place that has been feeding the city for 130 years.
From farmer to chef: Developing the African cuisine value chain Published by Emanuela Gregorio on 3 October 2016 New innovations in the food industry are creating attractive opportunities across the continent.
The business of agriculture: Gaps, constraints and opportunities in Nigeria Published by Adefolake Adeyeye on 27 September 2016 How the country can meet demand and reduce its $11bn in food imports.
Weather cycles wreaking havoc in South Africa Published by Suvasha Kander on 29 August 2016 The El Niño weather phenomenon has wreaked havoc in South Africa over the past 18 months.
Why Old Mutual is investing millions in Nigerian property and agriculture Published by Kate Douglas on 23 August 2016 ‘It is not without risk, but the returns are very reasonable relative to that risk,’ says Diane Radley, CEO of Old Mutual Investment Group.
Malawian entrepreneur shuns city life for agriculture Published by Lameck Masina on 18 August 2016 Rose Chisowa is now making more than what she earned from her office job.
Kenyan entrepreneur ventures into competitive processed meat industry Published by Nelly Murungi on 16 August 2016 Peter Njonjo’s business was inspired by backyard barbecues with his friends.
Ghanaian trades high-profile Samsung job for farming Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 August 2016 Leaving a successful career was ‘purely a business decision’.
Nigerian entrepreneur sees opportunity for organic baby food brand Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 August 2016 Debo Adebayo is the founder of Tomi’s Treats, a Nigerian organic food company aimed at babies and young children.
Ivorian chocolate makers promote locally-made chocolate Published by Emilie Iob on 1 August 2016 Ivory Coast is the world’s top producer of cocoa, but hardly any of it is processed into chocolate there.
East Africa: How improved packaging can unlock growth for food producers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 July 2016 Food companies can boost sales by introducing packaging that better cater to the needs of urban consumers, especially those at the lower-end of the market.
Meet the Boss: James Craske, country manager Kenya, Yara International Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 July 2016 ‘You can make a mistake, just don’t make the same mistake twice.’