Nigerian cassava: The next big thing in US food market? Published by Jeanette Clark on 15 March 2023 Shine Bridge Global plans to produce and sell products made from Nigerian cassava in the US and other countries.
From South Africa to Harrods: The story of cooler box brand Fieldbar Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 March 2023 Fieldbar has reinvented the traditional cooler box. We speak to founder Lee Hartman to learn about the company’s early days, manufacturing challenges, and its branding and design strategy.
How a Nigerian bread company made it big in Canada Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 March 2023 Adewale Rabiu founded Grey Matlock Bakery in Canada after realising a gap in the market for his favourite Lagos food, Agege bread.
South African electric delivery vehicle poised to enter European market Published by Jeanette Clark on 28 February 2023 MellowVans, a South African business that specialises in manufacturing light electric vehicles, has taken a major step in expanding its reach.
Potential for Kenya to ramp up manufacturing of televisions and fridges Published by Staff Writer on 12 February 2023 Kenya has the potential to become a major producer of consumer electronics, specifically televisions and refrigerators, to serve both the domestic and surrounding markets.
Made-in-Nigeria furniture company catering to aspirational millennials Published by Jeanette Clark on 3 February 2023 Taeillo, a Nigerian furniture manufacturer, has grown from a single product sold on Facebook to a company shipping hundreds of units of furniture each month.
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.
Free trade area presents opportunities in Africa’s fish and meat industries Published by Staff Writer on 19 January 2023 The African Continental Free Trade Area is expected to open up promising opportunities in the agriculture and agro-processing sector.
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.
Profit-making idea: Ethiopia’s untapped pasta market potential Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 January 2023 There is an opportunity in Ethiopia to produce high-quality, affordable pasta or instant noodles.
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.
Five West African entrepreneurs capitalising on agribusiness opportunities Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 December 2022 From locally-made baby food to providing cold storage to farmers and market merchants, these five entrepreneurs are taking advantage of West Africa’s agribusiness and food potential.
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.
Missing links in Africa’s manufacturing value chain, from copper wire to fabric Published by Staff Writer on 11 December 2022 In some manufacturing value chains, African countries are important producers of initial inputs but do not participate much in intermediary steps required to produce the final product.