GEA halves fossil fuel consumption in spray drying plants with an integrated heat pump
GEA, one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors, has developed an air heating system for spray dryers...
UK urges hunger-stricken Africa to farm, eat insects
A United Kingdom has called for hunger-stricken African nations to develop the practice of eating edible insects.
In a US$58 000 project, a part of...
Zambian breweries sets the blueprint for manufacturing in Zambia
The confluence of technology, science and innovation at the country’s largest brewer, Zambian Breweries, has impressed Minister of Technology and Science Felix Mutati.
During a...
Ukrainian wheat reaches Horn of Africa with US assistance
The first shipment of Ukrainian grain to transit the Black Sea since Russia’s unprovoked invasion arrived in Africa on August 30 and will help feed...
The Plant-Based Heritage Day Braai
The Plant-Based Heritage Day Braai, hosted by local food awareness organisation ProVeg South Africa, aims to celebrate the country’s heritage and future despite the...
Grant Funding Opportunity for Entrepreneurs
Water and Energy for Food Grand Challenge (WE4F) Southern and Central Africa Regional Innovation Hub (S/CA RIH) launches its second Call for Innovations, open...
Donors to drive Zambia’s agriculture Transformation
Zambia's cooperating partners want to be part of the agricultural revolution through smart, innovative and evidence-based investment planning to fight poverty and bolster the...
Sustainable closure sealing and labelling of fruit and vegetable trays
A new trend is evident, particularly with natural products such as fruit and vegetables: Packaging and labelling has to be very sustainable nowadays -...
Latest on FAO on Southern Africa crop prospects, food situation
The majority of the 2022 summer cereal harvest in Southern Africa is complete, while the minor winter wheat harvest is anticipated between September and...
Secretary Bliken visits, SA, DRC, Rwanda to assess US’s support to prevent hunger
US Secretary Anthony Blinken is this week travelling to South Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Rwanda, where the country has been...