AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Artisanal bakery BBROOD Kenya taps into Kenyans’ growing appetite for sourdough bread
The brand’s focus on high-quality, long-fermented sourdough bread is successfully reshaping the Nairobi breakfast table, traditionally dominated by highly processed, yeast-based white loaves.
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OCP Group enters global chemicals 50 ranking as revenue and investor support grow
Morocco’s OCP Group ranked among the world’s top 50 chemical brands after strong financial growth and a major US dollar bond deal.
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NAMPO 2026 draws over 81,000 visitors as South African farming sector faces rising pressure
The four day farm show focused on costs, market access, technical skills, and practical ways farmers can stay profitable under difficult conditions.
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ICRISAT, CIMMYT start new crop research program for dryland farmers
The five year program will help researchers develop stronger sorghum and groundnut varieties faster for farmers in Africa and India facing drought, heat, and poor rainfall.
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Edita reports 34.7% YoY growth in Q1 2026 consolidated revenue
Edita delivered a strong start to the year, with consolidated revenues increasing 34.7% year-on-year to EGP 5.8 billion (US$108.82 M) in 1Q2026, reflecting robust volume growth, continued price-point migration, and sustained demand momentum across key categories.