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Heineken unveils new sustainable bar concept in effort to make the world “a little greener every day”
UK – Dutch multinational brewing giant Heineken has launched Greener Bar, a completely new entertainment experience designed to reduce waste, water, emissions and energy usage in…
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Tropical weather forecasting company Ignitia closes US$ 4.2m financing round to fuel expansion
WEST AFRICA – Agtech company, Ignitia has closed a US$ 4.2m financing round led by Novastar Ventures with participation from IKEA Social Entrepreneurship, Future Foodways,…
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South Africa’s newly launched herbal tea brand Bospresso gains Rainforest Alliance certification
SOUTH AFRICA – South African beverage firm, BOS Brands, has launched a Rooibos espresso dubbed Bospresso. Rooibos also known as bush tea or red tea,…
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Confectionery giant Kenafric sweetens its gum portfolio with launch of activated charcoal chewing gum
KENYA – Eastern Africa’s leading confectionery manufacturer, Kenafric Industries, has straightened its innovation antennas and launched Africa’s first activated charcoal chewing gum. The product dubbed…
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Dole Foods expands into functional foods, targets US$2.1B valuation in IPO
US – Dole Packaged Foods has expanded into the increasingly popular functional food products category with the launch of Dole Fruitify juices and Dole Essentials fruit bowls. Fruitify with 65% juice…