Agribusiness & Food

Commodities with excellent potential available to buyers in Africa

Published by Staff Writer on 23 June 2010

A South Africa-based commodity broker is seeking buyers in the rest of Africa for a range of commodities. These include: fertiliser, cement, oil and lubricants, and food products.

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.

Andy Watts, managing director of Sygenta East Africa

“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

Agribusiness & Food

Commodities with excellent potential available to buyers in Africa

Spanish food manufacturer seeks to grow exports to Africa

Numerous opportunities in The Gambia’s agriculture sector

“Organic agriculture not an option for Africa at the moment”

Potential for soya bean processing in Malawi

South African company’s Mali investment plans on track

Starbucks coffee to launch in South Africa

Cameroon signs trade agreement on tropical hardwood

SABMiller records growth in its African markets

Which countries have the most potential for sugar cane growing and processing?

US firm to invest in agriculture projects in Angola, Malawi

African farmers growing organic crops for European markets

East African Breweries acquires rights for Windhoek Lager

Agri-processing firms flourishing in Egypt

Botswana – a medical tourism hub?

Selling South African apples in Nigeria, Tanzania, and beyond

Nigeria: Entrepreneurs unlocking opportunities in agribusiness

Five notable South African investment deals

Lesotho gains global attention after Trump’s remark

Botswana: Doctor-turned-entrepreneur eyes stock exchange listing

Dealmaker’s Log: Five notable Southern Africa private equity and venture capital exits

Building an African meat empire from Rwanda

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