The newly completed flour milling project in Côte d’Ivoire reflects Alapala’s continued commitment to supporting food security and industrial development across West Africa.
The investment increases local flour production and comes days after the company widened its sustainable agriculture partnership with IDH across West Africa.
An R80 million government programme aims to help emerging grain farmers grow their businesses as farmers in other parts of South Africa report mixed harvest results.
The initiative highlights traditional crops while supporting farmers with skills and research to improve food production under dry conditions.
The new partnership aims to help more farmers access improved rice technologies as Africa works to reduce its dependence on imports.