AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Malawi bets on soybean as protein and oil standard to halt imports
Demand for protein-rich feed is rising with Malawi’s growing poultry and aquaculture industries, while edible oils offer an import-substitution opportunity.
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AAVA Hub launches local production of PepsiCo’s Cheetos snack brand
The collaboration between DP World and PepsiCo, which was previously focused on distribution, now includes full-scale manufacturing, signaling a deeper investment in Nigeria’s industrial capacity.
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South Sudan debuts locally produced Hayba Flour brand amid push for food security
With a daily production capacity of 500MT of maize flour, 100 MT of wheat flour and 50 MT of sorghum, the launch marks a significant step in promoting local production.
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Morocco’s Al Moutmir programme yields promising results in boosting cereal production
Wheat and barley yields rose 21–23% on demonstration sites compared with traditional plots.
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Dangote and AfricaRice join forces to tackle Africa’s rice deficit
Discussions between Aliko Dangote and AfricaRice’s delegation focused on accelerating adoption of AfricaRice’s breakthrough climate-smart rice varieties.