Industry Reports
Saudi Arabia embraces European cheese as imports from the EU increase
The European Union’s (EU) imports of European cheese to Saudi Arabia increased to 42,476 tonnes in 2020, an annual increase of 15% on the 36,888
Transforming Africa’s Cocoa Industry
Cocoa is essential to the livelihoods of up to 50 million people around the world, including around five million smallholder farmers. West Africa, mainly Ghana
Ugandan To Build $11.4 million Aquaculture Park
The Government of Uganda is constructing a US$11.4m Mwena Aquaculture Park, under the ‘Promoting Environmentally Sustainable Commercial Aquaculture’ (PESCA) aimed at enhancing aquaculture development and
Kenya’s Blooming Flower Industry
Kenya’s economy largely relies on the agriculture sector. Horticulture sub-sector is one of the top foreign exchange earners for the country generating approximately US $
Kenyan food manufacturer Ariel Foods targets Nigerian market
Ariel Foods, a renowned Kenyan therapeutic foods manufacturer famous for its food supplements for malnourished people worldwide is expandeding its operations in West Africa through
Africa drives growth in cereal sales
By far the fastest growth in cereals stems from Africa, led by Sub-Saharan Africa, but with the Middle East and North Africa also growing strongly.
Demand for foodstuff in Africa to grow due to rapid urbanisation
By 2030, 60% of the total world population will be living in urban areas. Urbanisation offers a dense, concentrated market and opportunities for retail infrastructure
Food and beverage industry set to grow worldwide
The food and beverage industry is one of the largest manufacturing sectors in terms of jobs and value added in most economies contributing US$77.5 trillion
Uganda allots 27 square miles of land to UAE investor
President Museveni has promised to allot 27 square miles of land in Mbarara District to a United Arab Emirates investor to set up model farm
Nestlé Middle East Inaugurates Al-Maha Factory in Dubai South
Dubai, 16 May 2017: Nestlé Middle East’s 18th factory in the region has been inaugurated in Dubai South by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed