Beverages – African & Middle East News

Kate Fotso moves beyond cocoa with a $28.3M brewery investment in Cameroon, signaling diversification amid declining export volumes in her flagship Telcar Cocoa business.

Heineken exits direct ownership in DR Congo’s Bralima, transferring operations to ELNA Holdings while maintaining brand presence through licensing agreements amid broader strategic restructuring.

Coca-Cola introduces Charged in Kenya, targeting young consumers with a caffeinated sparkling drink as demand for energy beverages continues to rise across the country.

UAC of Nigeria posts strong revenue growth driven by CHI acquisition and core operations, but profitability declines due to rising finance costs and earnings pressure.

Abia State has approved Nepal Group’s takeover of Afro Beverages, aiming to revive the facility, stimulate industrial growth, and create employment through private sector-led management.