AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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COUNTRY FOCUS: Tunisia – Balancing cereal recovery with structural import dependence
Cereal production in Tunisia is dominated by durum wheat, soft wheat, and barley, and is highly sensitive to annual climate fluctuations.
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Noble Sourdough launches in Dubai with UAE’s first honesty-based bread counter
The brand’s arrival is being closely watched in the region’s food and beverage industry, not only for its artisan products but also for a retail concept entirely new to the emirate.
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UNDP, Ghana convene first steering committee for climate-smart rice project
The initiative aims to transform rice production in Ghana through climate-smart and resource-efficient farming methods, as part of broader efforts to address climate change and enhance food security.
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CMA conference spotlights fortification, aflatoxin risks and last-mile retail in Kenya’s food system
The association aims to strengthen certification, improve fortification compliance, and build capacity across the sector, including smaller players.
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Olam Agri opens US$50M soybean crushing plant, feed mill in Kwara state, Nigeria
The new facility, located in Ilorin, is designed to process large volumes of soybeans into edible oil and high-protein feed, supporting both Nigeria’s food security agenda and its growing livestock sector.