Africa
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BII invests US$26.5M in AFEX to enhance food security in Africa
NIGERIA– British International Investment (BII), the United Kingdom’s development finance institution (DFI) and impact investor, has announced a significant commitment of US$26.5 million to AFEX,…
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AU meeting reveals limitations in accessing biofortified crop varieties
ZAMBIA– African nations, alongside international partners, convened in Lusaka, Zambia, to assess progress and strategize on enhancing access to biofortified seeds. Biofortification, a process of…
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Millers invited to join coalition aimed at enhancing food fortification across Africa and Asia
AFRICA – Millers from Africa and Asia have been urged to join a newly formed Millers for Nutrition coalition with bold ambitions of reaching one…
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IFC, OCP Group launch US$800M Agri-finance platform to boost sustainable food systems in Africa
AFRICA – The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Moroccan fertilizer giant, OCP Group, have unveiled an ambitious agri-finance platform to mobilize a substantial US$800 million…
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Kemin unveils potassium sorbate alternative for mold-free bakery
EMEA- Global ingredient manufacturer Kemin Industries has unveiled its latest ingredient in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) that inhibits mold growth and…