AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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South Africa maintains its net corn exporter status despite production shrinking by 7%
SOUTH AFRICA – The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) projects SA’s 2023-24 corn production at 15.8 million tonnes, down…
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Agthia Group reports 10.9% revenue growth despite headwinds in Egypt
UAE – Agthia Group, a leading UAE food and beverage company based in Abu Dhabi, has announced a 10.9% revenue increase to Dh3.27 billion (US$882.9million)…
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Kigoto Maize Mill makes amends, receives go-ahead to resume operations
KENYA – In a turn of events, the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has defended the operations of the Kigoto Maize Mill, dispelling earlier safety concerns flagged…
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Revolutionizing Agricultural Storage: PIL unveils innovative hermetic bags for grain storage
KENYA – Packaging Industries Limited (PIL) has developed innovative hermetic bags with a plastic liner inside that is both water-resistant and airtight, making them the…
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Tunisia to import 385,000 tonnes of soft wheat from France in 2023/2024
TUNISIA – Tunisia plans to import 385,000 tonnes of soft wheat from France, up 54% compared to the stock of 250,000 shipped a year earlier. The announcement…