AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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South Africa’s Khayelitsha Cookies secures landmark UK export deals
One agreement will see its products served onboard British Airways flights, while the other covers the supply of private-label shortbread products to the UK market.
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Ghana secures US$3M Japanese funding to establish rice seed production plant
The facility will be equipped with advanced machinery to improve timely seed production, increase access to certified rice seeds, and strengthen national food security.
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Varun Beverages Zimbabwe commissions US$20M Cheetos plant to boost industrial growth
The plant’s inauguration also includes an upcoming juice and dairy blending facility on the same complex, valued worth US$40 million.
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Sub-Saharan Africa’s rice imports set to hit record high in 2026/27: USDA
The region, already the world’s largest rice importer, is expected to increase its import volumes further as demand for rice continues to outpace local production, driven by rapid population growth, urbanization, and changing consumer preferences toward convenience foods.
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Benin increases fertilizer subsidy budget by 22% to safeguard food security in 2026/2027
The 2026/2027 subsidy expansion reaffirms Benin’s commitment to maintaining agricultural productivity as a cornerstone of its broader economic development strategy.