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Kantar introduces Uganda’s first consumer panel

Kantar introduces Uganda’s first consumer panel

26 Jun 2024

New Coca-Cola Wozzaah celebrates vibrant and dynamic African culture

New Coca-Cola Wozzaah celebrates vibrant and dynamic African culture

24 May 2024

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Hein Schumacher, Unilever's newly-appointed CEO. Source: Supplied

Unilever names Hein Schumacher as new CEO

1 Feb 2023

Key trends shaking up Africa's lucrative informal retail sector in 2023

Key trends shaking up Africa's lucrative informal retail sector in 2023

27 Jan 2023

Ivory Coast to boost cocoa grinding capacity with new plants

Ivory Coast to boost cocoa grinding capacity with new plants

Ange Aboa 27 Jan 2023

Source: Reuters/Thomas Mukoya

Diageo gets approval to buy 14.97% stake in Kenya's EABL

George Obulutsa 27 Jan 2023

Global protein alternatives market to hit $73.9bn by 2031

Global protein alternatives market to hit $73.9bn by 2031

25 Jan 2023

Source: Reuters/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

Founder of Egypt's Juhayna Food Industries and his son released from prison

Farah Saafan, Haithem Ahmed, Ahmed Mohamed Hassan 23 Jan 2023

Second international summit on food production in Africa to open in Dakar

Second international summit on food production in Africa to open in Dakar

20 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied

Danone targets 30% cut in methane emissions from fresh milk supply chain by 2030

20 Jan 2023

Diageo to buy super-premium Don Papa Rum for at least €260m

Diageo to buy super-premium Don Papa Rum for at least €260m

18 Jan 2023

P&G to acquire textured haircare brand Mielle Organics

16 Jan 2023

Congo beer factory a beacon in region rocked by rebels

Congo beer factory a beacon in region rocked by rebels

Sonia Rolley 11 Jan 2023

Source: ©monticello via

World food prices dip by 1.9% in December

10 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: How to win in sub-Saharan Africa's retailing landscape

#BizTrends2023: How to win in sub-Saharan Africa's retailing landscape

Christele Chokossa 9 Jan 2023

Luisa Ortega named new president of Cola-Cola's Africa business

Luisa Ortega named new president of Cola-Cola's Africa business

14 Dec 2022

Grocery delivery service Yassir Express launches in Gauteng

Grocery delivery service Yassir Express launches in Gauteng

13 Dec 2022

How to win in the African retail market

How to win in the African retail market

Trade Intelligence 8 Nov 2022

PMI event sponsorship "tantamount to tobacco advertising" - civil society orgs

PMI event sponsorship "tantamount to tobacco advertising" - civil society orgs

7 Nov 2022

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Trends paving the way for the future of retail in Africa

Lauren Hartzenberg 4 Nov 2022

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Major brands failing to meet plastic sustainability goals

3 Nov 2022

PepsiCo to invest $40m to expand business in Ethiopia

PepsiCo to invest $40m to expand business in Ethiopia

1 Nov 2022

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Cadbury-maker Mondelez pumps another $600m into cocoa sustainability programme

1 Nov 2022

Uganda says coffee exports down 14% year-on-year due to drought

Uganda says coffee exports down 14% year-on-year due to drought

Elias Biryabarema 20 Oct 2022

Nestlé names Nicole Roos first female MD for East and Southern Africa

Nestlé names Nicole Roos first female MD for East and Southern Africa

19 Oct 2022

Diageo seeks to raise its stake in Kenyan brewer EABL, to keep listing

Diageo seeks to raise its stake in Kenyan brewer EABL, to keep listing

Duncan Miriri 17 Oct 2022

Cameroon, Nigeria request to join Ivory-Ghana cocoa initiative

Cameroon, Nigeria request to join Ivory-Ghana cocoa initiative

Ange Aboa 13 Oct 2022

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Lindt's chocolate bunny trade mark win shows shape matters to consumers

Enrico Bonadio and Alina Trapova 12 Oct 2022

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Exeo Capital acquires Vital Health Foods

10 Oct 2022

Prosper Cashew hosts event to address challenges in Nigeria's cashew processing industry

Prosper Cashew hosts event to address challenges in Nigeria's cashew processing industry

30 Sep 2022

Bisquit & Dubouché's Vincent Chappe on championing Cognac craft and community

Bisquit & Dubouché's Vincent Chappe on championing Cognac craft and community

Lauren Hartzenberg 28 Sep 2022

Outgoing Unilever CEO Alan Jope. Source: Supplied

Unilever CEO Alan Jope to retire

27 Sep 2022

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Key trends shaking up Africa's lucrative informal retail sector in 2023

RetailKey trends shaking up Africa's lucrative informal retail sector in 2023

27 Jan 2023

Ivory Coast to boost cocoa grinding capacity with new plants

AgricultureIvory Coast to boost cocoa grinding capacity with new plants

Ange Aboa 27 Jan 2023

Source: Reuters/Thomas Mukoya

RetailDiageo gets approval to buy 14.97% stake in Kenya's EABL

George Obulutsa 27 Jan 2023

Global protein alternatives market to hit $73.9bn by 2031

RetailGlobal protein alternatives market to hit $73.9bn by 2031

25 Jan 2023

Source: Reuters/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RetailFounder of Egypt's Juhayna Food Industries and his son released from prison

Farah Saafan, Haithem Ahmed, Ahmed Mohamed Hassan 23 Jan 2023

Second international summit on food production in Africa to open in Dakar

AgricultureSecond international summit on food production in Africa to open in Dakar

20 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied

RetailDanone targets 30% cut in methane emissions from fresh milk supply chain by 2030

20 Jan 2023

Diageo to buy super-premium Don Papa Rum for at least €260m

RetailDiageo to buy super-premium Don Papa Rum for at least €260m

18 Jan 2023

RetailP&G to acquire textured haircare brand Mielle Organics

16 Jan 2023

Congo beer factory a beacon in region rocked by rebels

RetailCongo beer factory a beacon in region rocked by rebels

Sonia Rolley 11 Jan 2023

Source: ©monticello via

AgricultureWorld food prices dip by 1.9% in December

10 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: How to win in sub-Saharan Africa's retailing landscape

Retail#BizTrends2023: How to win in sub-Saharan Africa's retailing landscape

Christele Chokossa 9 Jan 2023

Luisa Ortega named new president of Cola-Cola's Africa business

RetailLuisa Ortega named new president of Cola-Cola's Africa business

14 Dec 2022

Grocery delivery service Yassir Express launches in Gauteng

RetailGrocery delivery service Yassir Express launches in Gauteng

13 Dec 2022

How to win in the African retail market

RetailHow to win in the African retail market

Trade Intelligence 8 Nov 2022

PMI event sponsorship "tantamount to tobacco advertising" - civil society orgs

RetailPMI event sponsorship "tantamount to tobacco advertising" - civil society orgs

7 Nov 2022

Source: ©marushy -

RetailTrends paving the way for the future of retail in Africa

Lauren Hartzenberg 4 Nov 2022

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RetailMajor brands failing to meet plastic sustainability goals

3 Nov 2022

PepsiCo to invest $40m to expand business in Ethiopia

RetailPepsiCo to invest $40m to expand business in Ethiopia

1 Nov 2022

Source: feathercollector -

RetailCadbury-maker Mondelez pumps another $600m into cocoa sustainability programme

1 Nov 2022

Uganda says coffee exports down 14% year-on-year due to drought

AgricultureUganda says coffee exports down 14% year-on-year due to drought

Elias Biryabarema 20 Oct 2022

Nestlé names Nicole Roos first female MD for East and Southern Africa

RetailNestlé names Nicole Roos first female MD for East and Southern Africa

19 Oct 2022

Diageo seeks to raise its stake in Kenyan brewer EABL, to keep listing

RetailDiageo seeks to raise its stake in Kenyan brewer EABL, to keep listing

Duncan Miriri 17 Oct 2022

Cameroon, Nigeria request to join Ivory-Ghana cocoa initiative

AgricultureCameroon, Nigeria request to join Ivory-Ghana cocoa initiative

Ange Aboa 13 Oct 2022

Source:

RetailLindt's chocolate bunny trade mark win shows shape matters to consumers

Enrico Bonadio and Alina Trapova 12 Oct 2022

Exeo Capital acquires Vital Health Foods

HealthcareExeo Capital acquires Vital Health Foods

10 Oct 2022

Prosper Cashew hosts event to address challenges in Nigeria's cashew processing industry

AgricultureProsper Cashew hosts event to address challenges in Nigeria's cashew processing industry

30 Sep 2022

Bisquit & Dubouché's Vincent Chappe on championing Cognac craft and community

RetailBisquit & Dubouché's Vincent Chappe on championing Cognac craft and community

Lauren Hartzenberg 28 Sep 2022

Outgoing Unilever CEO Alan Jope. Source: Supplied

RetailUnilever CEO Alan Jope to retire

27 Sep 2022

Pentawards 2022: Best in global packaging design revealed

RetailPentawards 2022: Best in global packaging design revealed

26 Sep 2022

EU chocolate industry offers to share cocoa farm data with Ivory Coast, Ghana

AgricultureEU chocolate industry offers to share cocoa farm data with Ivory Coast, Ghana

Maytaal Angel 16 Sep 2022

Empty shelves and rising prices test Tunisians' patience

RetailEmpty shelves and rising prices test Tunisians' patience

Tarek Amara and Jihed Abidellaoui 9 Sep 2022

#WomensMonth: Distell's Kushilla Thomas feeds her passions for Africa, brands and people

Retail#WomensMonth: Distell's Kushilla Thomas feeds her passions for Africa, brands and people

Lauren Hartzenberg 31 Aug 2022

Food, fuel shortages hit Tunisian shops

RetailFood, fuel shortages hit Tunisian shops

Mohamed Argoubi 29 Aug 2022

Johnson & Johnson to stop sale of talcum baby powder globally

RetailJohnson & Johnson to stop sale of talcum baby powder globally

15 Aug 2022

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RetailHelping Africa's coffee, wine producers access Chinese consumers

3 Aug 2022

Nigerian bakers suspend production over high costs

RetailNigerian bakers suspend production over high costs

Camillus Eboh 21 Jul 2022

Diageo to sell Guinness Cameroon to Castel Group for $459m

RetailDiageo to sell Guinness Cameroon to Castel Group for $459m

14 Jul 2022

$3m investment to power expansion of African spirits maker Spearhead

Retail$3m investment to power expansion of African spirits maker Spearhead

13 Jul 2022

Source: Supplied

RetailDiageo buys flavour-matching AI tech company Vivanda

7 Jul 2022