KFC’s African adventure Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 February 2012 Fried chicken fast-food chain KFC’s entry into Africa was more a coincidence than part of a strategic plan.
Biscuits and candy – the next big investment opportunities in Africa? Published by Femi Adewunmi on 13 February 2012 A number of companies have recently invested in biscuits and candies manufacturing on the continent.
Two excellent publications for stakeholders in the livestock and food industries Published by Promotional Feature on 10 February 2012 Stockfarm and Farmlink are aimed at stakeholders in Africa’s livestock and food industries.
Farming – the one area where Africa can have a competitive advantage Published by Nissi Ekpott on 9 February 2012 Agriculture in Africa offers many diverse opportunities. This is one area where Africa can have a competitive advantage over every other continent.
Investing in African agriculture: four key success factors Published by Claude Harding on 7 February 2012 Omri van Zyl, associate director of Deloitte Africa Agribusiness, highlights four key success factors for successful investment and management of African agriculture opportunities.
KFC’s African expansion an opportunity for farmers Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 February 2012 The growth of Africa’s fast-food industry is opening up opportunities for farmers.
Zambia – the new bread basket of Africa? Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 1 February 2012 Zambia has enough maize stocks to help partly fill a regional gap as a supply crunch looms in southern Africa, pushing up futures prices for the staple and accelerating food inflation.
Pyrethrum: a white flower with significant business potential for Rwanda Published by Jonathan Kalan on 30 January 2012 A little white flower is bringing bright prospects for Rwanda’s economy, and the lives of thousands of small farmers in the process.
“More than enough” potential for restaurants and fast-food in Africa Published by Claude Harding on 27 January 2012 South African restaurant franchisor Famous Brands has opened 18 new outlets in the rest of the continent during the last three months of 2011.
Sweet farming success with Senter 360 as irrigation partner Published by Promotional Feature on 25 January 2012 Competitively priced; robust quality; and uniquely African. This is how top South African sugar cane and fruit farmer Pieter van der Westhuizen describes Senter 360’s centre pivot irrigation systems.
Agriculture should be central to Africa’s development, says Thabo Mbeki Published by Claude Harding on 23 January 2012 African agriculture should be positioned as the main driver of change on the continent.
Multinational drinks companies continue to invest in Africa Published by Claude Harding on 20 January 2012 Multinational alcoholic beverage companies are continuing to increase their exposure to sub-Saharan Africa’s rapidly growing economies.
Seven trends likely to shape African agriculture in the coming years Published by Femi Adewunmi on 14 January 2012 Renaissance Capital has identified a number of factors that are likely to influence African farming in the years ahead.
How to make your dairy farm more productive Published by Promotional Feature on 10 January 2012 DeLaval develops solutions and technologies that help to make life easier and farms more productive. Wherever there are dairy farmers, DeLaval is there.
