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Ethiopian dairy processor KMPI ventures into niche market, builds US$1.6m camel milk processing plant
ETHIOPIA – Khelif Milk Processing Industry (KMPI), a dairy processor in Ethiopia has invested Br 70 million (US$1.6m), in the establishment of a camel processing…
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Competition Commission of India approves BigBasket’s 64% stake sale to Tata Digital
INDIA – The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given the green light for Tata Sons’ proposal to acquire a majority stake in Alibaba-backed BigBasket.…
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Angolan Sunavest Group invests US$15m in paper recycling unit, Ugandan plastic manufacturer lament over rising costs
ANGOLA – Angolan manufacturing giant, Sunavest Group has announced that it’s investing around US$15 million in a paper recycling factory, which is scheduled to commence…
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Marine Stewardship Council partners with South African fisheries to achieve sustainable operations
SOUTH AFRICA – Fisheries in the Global South provide nearly three-quarters of the world’s fish and seafood, but many of them are fishing unsustainably, often…
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Big Bottling Company Nigeria: Investing in a new bottling line to grow Nigeria’s soft drinks industry
The soft beverages industry in Nigeria is bigger than any other market in Africa. The Big Bottling Company is investing in the country to tap into this vast opportunity, where competition is stiff, and challenges abound. In this interview with the company’s CEO Prahlad Gangadharan, we discuss the prospects and future of the company.