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Atlantic Group to set up flour mill in Benin

BENIN?–??The West African Development Bank (BOAD) and the Atlantic Group have sealed a loan agreement for the construction of a new flour mill in the Industrial Zone of Glo-Djigbé, Benin.?. .? MORE

Olam Agri bags the Sustainability Initiative of the Year Award

NIGERIA?–??Olam Agri has emerged as a Sustainability Initiative of the Year at the African Food Awards 2023 under its agribusiness’ Seeds for the Future (SFTF) initiative.?. .? MORE

Zimbabwe to produce 5% more corn in 2023/24 -USDA

ZIMBABWE –?Zimbabwe’s corn crop for the marketing year 2023/24 could?increase by?5%?owing to?normal rainfall in the northern regions of the country?.?.?.?MORE

Egypt to build US$49M warehouse facility to boost food storage capacity?

EGYPT?–??Egyptian Minister of Internal Trade and Supply Ali El Moselhy has laid the foundation stone for a national project to establish a US$49 million food warehouse.?.?.?MORE

Zambia confirms wheat production deficit, seeks US$70M to meet local needs

ZAMBIA –?The Zambian government has confirmed a significant deficit in wheat production for the 2022/2023 Agro season, necessitating the need to import wheat at a staggering cost of US$70 million?.?.?.?MORE

LATEST WORLD NEWS

Kerry launches egg reduction enzyme solution for cost optimization in baking?

IRELAND-?Ingredients producer Kerry recently introduced Biobake EgR, an enzyme solution that decreases the number of eggs needed in various?baking applications, ensuring cost optimization in baking processes?. . .?MORE

InVivo-owned Moulins Soufflet opens new flour mill in France

FRANCE –?Moulins Soufflet recently inaugurated its new flour mill in Corbeil-Essones, France in a ceremony graced by Thierry Blandinières, CEO of Groupe InVivo, of which the Moulins Soufflet belongs. . .?MORE

Insights from our latest issue of MILLING MEA Magazine

ICYMI: In your latest Issue of Milling Middle East & Africa:

Discover the story behind Cake City, one of the leading cake shops in Kenya. Also in the issue, read about the status of the grain industry in Nigeria, the recent updates on Sorghum production in Africa as well as flour blend optimization tips for both millers and bakers.?

Mars Petcare Australia invests US$77 million to expand pet food facility

AUSTRALIA-?Mars Petcare Australia recently announced a US$77 million?investment to expand its pet food manufacturing capabilities in Wodonga, Australia, which will allow for the construction of a new cat food facility?.?.?.?MORE

Mexican president commits to prioritizing domestic non-GM corn for tortillas

MEXICO-?President?Andrés Manuel López Obrador?recently announced that he will sign an agreement this week with tortilla makers?to ensure they only use non-genetically modified (GM) white corn and set?new tariffs on imports of the grain?.?.?.?MORE

BENEO launches new vegetable proteins for pet food in line with sustainability goals?

GERMANY-?BENEO has launched its new toolbox of high-quality and non-GMO vegetal proteins that allow manufacturers to cater to the increasing demand for natural, plant-based, and sustainable pet food products?. .?.?MORE