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Kenya’s horticulture earnings continue falling despite volume growth
KENYA – Kenya’s horticulture earnings have dropped by Ksh12 billion (US$101m) in 10 months to October, attributed to lower quality produce that attracted reduced prices…
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Hershey expands snacking portfolio with US$1.2B acquisition of Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels
US – American multinational snack company, Hershey is buying fast-growing Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels and its Midwest co-manufacturer Pretzels Inc., in an effort to broaden its…
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Fairafric Ghana: Producing Ghana’s finest, sustainable and organic chocolate products
From its location in rural Ghana, fairafric creates some of the finest organic chocolates in the world. Its 10,000 an hour factory churns out chocolate bars that are enjoyed not only in Ghana but also in Germany, France, Austria, Belgium, and even Switzerland.
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Lessaffre establishes new baking center in Dubai to support bakery innovation in the Middle East
UAE – French yeast manufacturer Lesaffre has established a new baking center in Dubai to drive baking innovation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and…
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Out of necessity Burton and Bamber invents delectable treats from locally sourced fresh produce
The realization that more than 50% of Kenya’s local fresh produce do not reach the market due to post-harvest handling led Jonathan and Ofelia to co-partner in the founding of Burton and Bamber, a food processing company in Kenya that creates dried fruit treats for markets as far as the Philippines.