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AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Dina Food leads Ethiopia’s wheat flour fortification drive
DINA’s fortification initiative is supported by Sanku, a global non-profit specializing in micronutrient fortification
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Nigeria’s biscuit demand drops as consumer purchasing power plummets
In a country where the minimum wage is ₦70,000 (approximately $50) per month, rising inflation has forced many Nigerians to prioritize their spending.
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Turkey’s flour exports plunge 39% in Q1 2025 amid wheat import ban
This downturn is attributed to wheat import restrictions imposed in June 2024, which disrupted the supply chain for flour producers.
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Tanzania partners Sanku to enforce nationwide flour fortification
The regulations mandate the addition of iron, folic acid, zinc, and vitamin B12, among others.
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U.S. presses Kenya to reform maize trade rules as demand for feed grain surges
Kenya currently imposes a 50% ad-valorem duty on maize imports from countries outside the East African Community (EAC), in line with the EAC’s Common External Tariff (CET).