Ethiopian food company pursues vertical integration Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 January 2023 Ethiopian edible oils company seeks to reduce dependence on imported sunflower oil.
Three trends shaping Africa’s informal retail sector Published by Tridiv Vasavada on 25 January 2023 It is estimated that in Africa, over 70% of food, beverage, and personal care products are sold through informal channels such as open-air markets, kiosks and table-top sellers.
Kenya: Insects as a food source for humans and livestock Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 January 2023 InsectiPro is a Kenyan company that cultivates black soldier flies and crickets on a commercial scale.
Kenyan company seeks to change the skincare game with Korean technology Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 January 2023 Talking business with the CEO of skincare company Uncover.
Dakar establishing itself as a global destination for the creative industries Published by bird story agency on 9 January 2023 Dakar’s fashion, art, and heritage scenes have attracted attention from both domestic and international brands.
Nigeria: Replacing imported baby foods with local production Published by Staff Writer on 2 January 2023 Seun Sangoleye, a Nigerian entrepreneur, started Baby Grubz, an infant food company using natural local ingredients and traditional recipes.
How two entrepreneurs brought corn dogs to South Africa’s major retailers Published by Jeanette Clark on 24 December 2022 The founders of Browns Foods discovered a gap in the South African market for the popular American snack.
Exporting pineapple juice from West Africa to Europe: A factory visit Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 December 2022 Jaco Maritz recently visited the Jus Délice pineapple juice factory in Togo, his first trip to the small West African country.
Starting an electric bus company in Kenya: An entrepreneur’s story Published by Tom Collins on 11 December 2022 An interview with Jit Bhattacharya, co-founder and CEO of Kenyan electric vehicle company BasiGo.
Investor bullish about snack food in Uganda Published by Jeanette Clark on 6 December 2022 Pearl Capital Partners’ Wanjohi Ndagu talks about the potential he sees in the snacks industry and opportunities to export food products to the wider East African region from Uganda.
African baby food makers have an edge over foreign producers, says entrepreneur Published by Staff Writer on 1 December 2022 The absence of infant cereals in Cameroon prompted Pascaline Nenda to create her own baby food company.
Africa’s cotton clothing value chain offers untapped opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 26 November 2022 Most raw cotton is exported to other continents for value addition and then reimported in the form of yarn and fabrics.
Production of baby food in Africa offers promising potential Published by Staff Writer on 22 November 2022 Africa imports €570 million of food preparations for infant use every year, and this figure is projected to exceed €1.1 billion by 2026.
Kenya: Electric motorbike and bus manufacturer bets on growing demand Published by Jeanette Clark on 17 November 2022 Electric vehicle company Roam manufactures fully electric motorcycles and buses in Kenya.
