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AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Denmark grants Uganda US$300,000 to reduce horticultural export costs
Air freight dominates perishable exports, and its expense limits margins and restricts which products can compete internationally.
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Egypt food exports hit 190,000 tonnes as Saudi Arabia, Sudan lead demand
Safaga Port handled the most export consignments, at 755, followed by Damietta Port with 600 and Alexandria Port with 555.
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Ghana, India sign five-year farm research pact to cut US$230M tomato imports
The partnership also covers processing and value addition for cassava, yam and other tubers, as well as post-harvest management.
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TNPA, Freeport Saldanha sign 25-year lease for 55-hectare port precinct
The Port of Saldanha is South Africa’s primary gateway for iron ore exports and handles bulk commodities, including manganese.
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Tanzania’s East Africa Foods raises US$40M to expand its supply chain
The expansion is expected to benefit up to 100,000 smallholder farmers, 45% of whom are women.