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Massmart shifts to bigger, upgraded Distribution Center enhancing service delivery
SOUTH AFRICA – South African retailer Massmart, has built a new state-of-the-art Distribution Centre (DC) in Brackenfell, Cape Town, featuring an eye-catching curved and seamless…
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Reprieve for plant-based dairy sector as EU rejects proposals to restrict use of dairy-derived terms
EUROPE – The plant-based dairy sector in the European Union is a happy lot following the decision by EU bodies to reject Amendment 171 (AM171)…
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Mondelēz to invest US$2bn in acquisition of European baked goods firm Chipita
GREECE – Mondelēz International, an American multinational confectionery and snack food company, has agreed to acquire Chipita, a manufacturer of croissants and baked snacks in…
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Uganda’s Hariss International debuts new premium water brand Krystal in style
UGANDA – Hariss International Limited, one of Uganda’s leading manufacturers of food and beverages, has caught the attention of Ugandan consumers, with the launch of…
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Zimbabwe exempts rice from Value Added Tax, retailers welcome the move
ZIMBABWE – Zimbabwean retailers have welcomed the government’s directive of scrapping Value Added Tax (VAT) on pre-packed rice. The traders have been pushing for an…