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AFRICAN NEWS HEADLINES

Unilever Kenya introduces new Royco spice lineup

KENYA – Unilever Kenya?has launched a new dry spice lineup named?Royco Spices that includes?eleven new variants, including?wet &?dry fry spice?and Nyama Choma spice which are?exclusive only to Unilever?. . .?More

Nestlé launches NIDO Milk & Soya in Nigeria

NIGERIA – Nestlé has launched the NIDO Milk & Soya Instant Powder Mix in Nigeria fortified with iron, to provide an affordable, tasty, and nutritious choice for creamy milk and plant-based drinks and cereals?. . .?More

Kenyan alcohol producers oppose proposed 67% increase in spirit tax rates

KENYA – Kenyan alcohol producers, represented by the Alcoholic Beverage Association of Kenya (Abak), strongly oppose the suggested 67% excise tax increase on spirits, asserting that it would worsen the industry's struggles?. . .?More

Heineken beer to be locally brewed in Congo

CONGO –? The Republic of Congo has joined a list of African countries where?Heineken is locally brewed after?Brasco, the local subsidiary, invested US$3.49 million in infrastructure capabilities?and employee training?.?. .?More

Promasidor relaunches Onga Chicken Cube in Nigeria

NIGERIA – Promasidor has relaunched its Onga Chicken Cube, a seasoning cube with the power to elevate everyday chicken dishes into extraordinary culinary delights, as stated by Adebola Williams, Promasidor's Marketing Director?. . .?More

GLOBAL?NEWS HEADLINES

Nestlé to close Irish Factory due to declining Chinese birth rate ?

ISRAEL –? CHINA –Nestlé is set to close an infant formula factory in Askeaton, western Ireland, and its co-located R&D center, due the declining birth rate in China?. . .?More

Coca-Cola invests US$133M to boost dairy production in Mexico

USA – Coca-Cola has invested US$133 million into the dairy production industry in Mexico through its local subsidiary, Jugos del Valle-Santa Clara’s plant in Jalisco?. . .?More

OFI's flavor experts reveal Halloween's top chocolate, confectionery, and bakery trends

UK – UK flavor specialists at Ofi have pinpointed autumnal flavor combinations, plant-based treats, home baking, and novelty shapes as the top trends in chocolate, confectionery, and bakery?.?. .?More

FrieslandCampina expands dairy ingredients production capacity?

NETHERLANDS – FrieslandCampina Ingredients?has expanded its production capacity for whey protein isolate and milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) at its Borculo plant in the Netherlands?.?. .?More

Amber Beverage Group to invests US$37.1M in whiskey distillery expansion

IRELAND – Amber Beverage Group (ABG) to invest €35 million in a new distillery for Walsh Whiskey in Dunleckney, Ireland, with the goal of reaching an annual production capacity of 4 million liters of pure alcohol?.?. .?More

Insights from the latest issue of Food Business Africa Magazine

Food Nutrition & Health: Ingredients for Mood & Cognition?? Mood and Cognition are among the top health concerns among consumers today. Formulating functional drinks with these two in mind can be the key to success of future functional food and drinks. Read the latest issue of Food Business Africa Magazine to find out some of the ingredients that you would just need to make that new beverage or food product a success.

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