Company Features, Interviews & Reports

To survive in a continent that is mostly dark, food businesses have opted to shift to solar, a more reliable and cost-effective source of energy. Unlike the developed world where solar is adopted for lofty environmental goals, in Africa we are doing it out of necessity.

Martin Schlauri is well known around the World for his dedication to promoting the growth of knowledge in the milling industry. He was previously responsible for Bühler’s Grain Milling Training Centre and later the worldwide milling activities of the company.

The milling industry is a traditional sector that for generations has been content to create its products in time-honoured fashion. In Africa, the sector has gradually metamorphosed into a booming economic segment, leading to consolidation among the bigger players and the launch of new and independent outfits.

Snack food packaging has evolved over the years to align with consumer demands for greater convenience, reliable containment, and sustained freshness. Suppliers of snack food packages have also been forced to innovate in order to meet recyclability and sustainability goals of major snack manufacturers.

At a time when many businesses are facing major financial struggles – with large numbers having to borrow working capital, revise production capacities or lay off staff – Mzuzu Dairy, a dairy processing start-up in Malawi was preparing itself to launch operations.