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AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Tropic raises US$105M to scale gene-edited bananas with extended shelf life
According to CEO Gilad Gershon, demand currently exceeds supply.
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Saudi Arabia becomes world’s third producer of rare white strawberries in Hail
For investors, premium agricultural technology presents multiple entry points.
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Yassir acquires Uno grocery chain in Algeria
North African super-app moves into physical retail; plans to rebrand stores and integrate digital payments
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Woolworths moves to buy full stake in in2food in South Africa
Transaction subject to regulatory approval and expected to add to earnings
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Egypt becomes Germany’s top sweet potato supplier with US$20.8M in 2025 exports
This success reflects deliberate strategic advantages.