Spanish food manufacturer seeks to grow exports to Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 June 2010 Spanish food and beverages manufacturer, Leche Pascaul, is placing a great importance on Africa as an export destination for its products.
Numerous opportunities in The Gambia’s agriculture sector Published by Staff Writer on 15 June 2010 Agriculture is the most important sector in The Gambian economy and one of the priority areas for development.
“Organic agriculture not an option for Africa at the moment” Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 June 2010 As much as environmentalists have been promoting organic agriculture, the use of fertilisers is still important for Africa to achieve food sustainability.
Potential for soya bean processing in Malawi Published by Staff Writer on 10 June 2010 The Malawi Investment Promotion Agency is inviting investors to invest in soya bean processing activities.
South African company’s Mali investment plans on track Published by Staff Writer on 4 June 2010 South Africa-based sugar producer, Illovo Sugar, is at an advanced stage with its pre-project activities for establishing a project in Mali.
Starbucks coffee to launch in South Africa Published by Staff Writer on 31 May 2010 Starbucks Coffee International has entered into a license partnership agreement with Emperica Marketing to distribute Starbucks coffee in South Africa in the hotel, restaurant catering, hospitality and leisure channels.
Cameroon signs trade agreement on tropical hardwood Published by Staff Writer on 20 May 2010 The European Union (EU) and the Government of Cameroon last week announced a trade agreement in which Africa’s biggest exporter of tropical hardwood to Europe has agreed to ensure wood traded within the country and shipped from Cameroon to the EU and other destinations worldwide contains no illegal timber.
SABMiller records growth in its African markets Published by Staff Writer on 20 May 2010 London-based brewer, SABMiller, has recorded an increase in its African sales volumes during a year in which economic growth slowed as a result of the global economic recession, and which also resulted in weaker currencies, increased cost of debt and higher inflation.
Which countries have the most potential for sugar cane growing and processing? Published by Staff Writer on 4 May 2010 Question: Which countries in Africa have the best potential for sugar cane growing and processing?
US firm to invest in agriculture projects in Angola, Malawi Published by Staff Writer on 1 May 2010 US-based Gaiacor International has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with MITC Investments to manage and operate large farming operations in Angola.
African farmers growing organic crops for European markets Published by Staff Writer on 30 April 2010 African farmers are making money producing organically grown crops for European markets, where demand for healthier food is growing.
East African Breweries acquires rights for Windhoek Lager Published by Staff Writer on 22 April 2010 Kenya-based East African Breweries Limited (EABL) has acquired the distribution and marketing rights for the Namibian-brewed premium beer, Windhoek Lager.
Agri-processing firms flourishing in Egypt Published by Staff Writer on 13 April 2010 Egypt’s agriculture and agri-processing sector has seen a number of successful investments over the years. How we made it in Africa looks at a few examples
