Beverages
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Tiger Brands launches “first of its kind” plant-based RTD
SOUTH AFRICA – Tiger Brands, one of the biggest food producers in Africa, has launched its ready-to-drink (RTD) Jungle Oat Drink range, reportedly a first…
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Irish Food Board starts campaign to market Irish spirits in Nigeria
NIGERIA – The Irish Food Board, Bord Bia, responsible for promoting Irish food and drinks, has officially introduced its US$1.06M ‘Spirit of Ireland’ drinks campaign…
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Coffee reforms start off on the wrong foot as buyers keep away from the Nairobi Coffee Exchange
KENYA – Coffee sector reforms spearheaded by Kenya’s Deputy President, H.E Rigathi Gachagua have had a rocky start with many trades and buyers staying away…
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Cocoa farm gate prices soar in Cameroon as floods disrupt cocoa sales in Ivory Coast
CAMEROON- For the third time now two weeks, there has been a surge in cocoa prices in Cameroon with farm gate prices soaring to CFA1,700…
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Del Monte seeks government protection from further loss of land
KENYA- Del Monte Kenya Limited, a leading fruit juice processor in Kenya, is seeking government protection from further loss of farmland which it fears could…