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AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Moroccan tomato exports fall 11% as weather, disease, port congestion disrupt season
The decline affects all markets for Moroccan tomatoes, with a 12% decline in Europe and the UK.
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Nigeria’s poultry industry struggles
Consumers are buying fewer eggs and smaller quantities of chicken due to higher prices
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Quantum Foods reports higher half year profit as South Africa poultry sector recovers
Company warns weaker consumer spending and softer egg markets may affect second half performance
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Ivory Coast cocoa output set to rise 10.5% in 2025/26 season
Ivory Coast forecasts a rebound in cocoa production in 2025/26, driven by improved farm inputs, higher prices and recovering plantations after years of weather and disease disruptions.
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UK signs landmark free trade agreement with Gulf Co-operation Council
Britain has become the first G7 nation to secure a free-trade agreement with the GCC, strengthening trade ties and unlocking billions in economic opportunities.