AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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South African bakery ingredient maker South Bakels snaps up Orley Foods in a bid to increase its footprint in the food industry
SOUTH AFRICA – South Bakels, the market leader for bakery ingredient solutions and supplier to the South African bakery industry, has announced the completion of…
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Nigerian regulatory watchdog investigates Indomie noodles over cancer-linked concerns
NIGERIA – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched an investigation into a popular brand of instant noodles over…
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Madagascar projects to produce 7 million tons of cassava by 2027
MADAGASCAR – The Madagascan authorities plan to increase the cassava harvest to 7 million tonnes by 2027, more than double the stock achieved in 2022,…
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Zimbabwe suspends grain imports after a bumper harvest
ZIMBABWE – The government of Zimbabwe has suspended grain imports up to next year following a self-sufficient season, a move that is envisioned to save…
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Nigeria’s palm production to jump 22% high to reach 1.1 million metric tons in MY2023/24
NIGERIA – The latest forecast report by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) indicates that Nigeria’s palm oil production could reach 1.1 million metric…