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Africa expands banana processing to cut post-harvest losses, boost export earnings by 42%
In Zimbabwe, a plant in Mutasa District aggregates and processes bananas for structured buyers.
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Peru remains world’s top grape exporter with 706,379 tons, eyes Africa
The leading export varieties are Sweet Globe at 26%, Autumn Crisp at 21%, Allison at 11%, and Red Globe at 10%.
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Kenya’s Kirinyaga coffee farmers earn record US$57.2M as payouts hit US$1.21 per kg
Kirinyaga coffee farmers post record Kes 7.4 billion earnings, driven by higher payouts, improved production, and strong cooperative performance in the 2025/2026 season.
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Südzucker reports 53% profit drop as EU sugar prices weigh on earnings, sales
Südzucker reports steep profit decline amid falling EU sugar prices, with multiple segments under pressure, while confirming cautious outlook and warning of further impairment risks in challenging market conditions.
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Kenyan sugarcane farmers reject US$42.5 price, threaten strike over Kenya Sugar Board directive
Kenyan sugarcane farmers oppose new Kes5,500 pricing directive, threaten strike as tensions rise over revenue sharing, consultation gaps, and government efforts to balance market conditions and industry sustainability.