June 2023
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BUA Foods PLC commits to making rice more affordable in Nigeria
NIGERIA – BUA Foods, a leading Food and Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) has informed distributors of its rice products that it would maintain prices of…
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Mexican president commits to prioritizing domestic non-GM corn for tortillas
MEXICO- Mexico’s president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, recently announced that he will sign an agreement this week with tortilla makers in the country to ensure…
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Egypt allocates US$4.1 billion for food subsidies in 2023/24
EGYPT – In Egypt, the executive has decided to allocate 128 billion pounds (US$4.1 billion) to cover food subsidies in the 2023/2024 fiscal year which…
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Zimbabwe to produce 5% more corn in 2023/24, but imports could reach half a million tonnes to meet demand-USDA
ZIMBABWE – Zimbabwe’s corn crop for the marketing year 2023/24 could reach 1.5 million metric tons, an increase of 5% from the previous marketing year’s…
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BENEO launches new vegetable proteins for pet food in line with sustainability goals
GERMANY- Functional ingredients manufacturer BENEO has launched its new toolbox of high-quality and non-GMO vegetal proteins that allow manufacturers to cater to the increasing demand…