LATEST NEWS
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Rukuriri tea factory embraces value addition to boost consumption, farmer income
The Embu-based factory has introduced black, ginger and lemon teas bearing Kenya’s Mark of Origin as it targets higher local consumption and international markets.
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India sugar output seen falling to 29-31M tons in 2026-27 season
El Niño and below-normal monsoon rainfall are expected to reduce India’s sugar production, while rising prices could encourage mills to prioritise sugar over ethanol.
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MGP Ingredients launches MGP Distillery with limited-edition 10-year bourbon
The company’s first consumer-facing whiskey release will debut at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival before limited nationwide distribution this autumn.
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Kenya potato prices jump 80% on reduced supplies, transport costs
The NPCK identified limited access to clean, certified seed, pests, seed- and soil-borne diseases, and declining soil fertility as yield constraints.
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Nador West Med terminal clears live trials ahead of commercial launch
The African Development Bank has projected that the terminal will increase its annual container-handling capacity from 700,000 to more than 3 million TEUs.