AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS

The acquisition strengthens Varun Beverages’ Africa strategy as the PepsiCo bottler accelerates regional manufacturing and distribution expansion.

The move signals a shift from trade protection toward competitiveness, diversification, and regional integration in Kenya’s sugar sector.

The agency says factories remain solvent, payments to farmers are uninterrupted, and reports of financial distress are inaccurate.

Pernod Ricard India leads Diageo and United Breweries in value as the Indian spirits market shows steady domestic momentum.

New product line includes nuggets, strips, fillets, and burgers with innovative flavors.