Upward trend in food inflation likely to continue in the short term
South African consumers are being pummelled by an all-time high fuel price and escalating food inflation. The March fuel price increase will have a...
Banana waste, potato’s gain
With potato production in East Africa under increasing threat from the invasive and highly destructive potato cyst nematode (PCN) pest, an organic technology developed...
Kenya given green light to export fresh avocados to China
Kenya has received the greenlight to export fresh avocados to China. This is in addition to the export of frozen avocado fruits granted market...
Kenya’s exports to hit US $10.2bn by 2030
Kenya’s exports are projected to grow at an average annual rate of 7.7% to cross US $10.2billion (Sh1.2 trillion) by 2030.According to Standard Chartered’s...
Mozambican sugar workers strike impacts production
An ongoing strike at the Xinavane plantation and mill, 90km north of Maputo, Mozambique is affecting production.To avert the situation, Agriculture Minister Celso Correia,...
Leakage valve from GEA boosts safety of ESL production
GEA is expanding its valve portfolio with the GEA Aseptomag® LV leakage valve. The mixproof double-seat valve is designed for manufacturers of foods and...
Institute, BASICS-II in talks with Tanzania on food production
The government of Tanzania is in talks with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) from Nigeria over support on cassava, soybean and banana...
Kenya launches African women fish processor network
Kenya has launched the national African Women Fish Processors and Traders Network Chapter (AWFISHNET).Speaking during the official launch in Nairobi, Director of fisheries and...
Good 2022 crop expected but increasing costs and logistical challenges may reduce grower payouts
As the largest exporter of South African apples and pears and a wholly grower-owned business, Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing growers have more than 7,000 hectares...
How we can rescue foods on the ‘Endangered Food List’
The World Economic Forum has identified a list of endangered food and it doesn't make for pretty reading. The surprisingly long list isn’t of...