Milling Middle East & Africa-Week 27 News

LATEST AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS

Uganda suspends food export to South Sudan

UGANDA?–???The Ugandan Millers Association has suspended food export to South Sudan following an ongoing trade crisis at the Nimule border over claims that the samples had tested positive for aflatoxin.?. .?MORE

Flour Milling Association of Nigeria launches four new wheat varieties

NIGERIA?–??The Flour Milling Association of Nigeria (FMAN)?has partnered with the Lake Chad Research Institute to release four wheat varieties to farmers to boost local production.?. .?MORE

Dutch company to bolster aquafeed production in Uganda

UGANDA –??De Heus Animal Nutrition, a Dutch animal feed manufacturer, is set to build the first-of-its-kind feed mill facility aimed at boosting aqua feed production in Uganda.?.?.?MORE

South Africa to win big as China diversifies corn import markets-USDA

SOUTH AFRICA –???South Africa could be the main beneficiary on the African continent if Asia’s largest economy diversifies its corn source markets from the US.?.?.?MORE

Java Foods to set up US$6.5M modern factory

?ZAMBIA –??Java Foods Limited, a leading instant noodle producer in Zambia, has signed a $6.5 million investment agreement with the South Lusaka Industrial Free Zone Commission (LSMFEZ) to set up a new modern factory.??.?.?.?MORE

LATEST WORLD NEWS

Mars completes acquisition of veterinary diagnostic specialist Heska?

USA-?Mars?Incorporated recently announced that it had finalized its acquisition of Heska Corporation, an advanced veterinary diagnostic and product company based in Loveland, for US$120 per share?. . .?MORE

Ardent Mill launches new baking ingredients to meet evolving consumer preferences

USA –?Ardent Mills has launched two new products, Ardent Mills Egg Replace and Ancient Grains Plus Baking Flour Blend to enable its customers to capitalize on new market growth and meet evolving consumer preferences??. . .?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.?

Richardson International plans to expand eight Canadian grain elevators?

CANADA-?Richardson International recently announced plans to expand eight Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC)-served elevators in western Canada, a process expected to be completed by the end of the year 2024?.?.?.?MORE

DSM-Firmenich accelerates restructuring plans for its vitamins business in light of marketing challenges?

NETHERLANDS-?DSM-Firmenich has announced that it would accelerate its plans to restructure its vitamin business as the vitamin markets continue weakening and negatively affecting its outlook for the second half of 2023.???.?.?.?MORE

European Investment Bank loan supports new Bulgarian grain terminal

BULGARIA-?The European Investment Bank (EIB) has extended a US$54.6 million?loan to Northern Bulgaria’s grain and bulk port operations to finance a modern grain storage and transportation terminal at the Black Sea port of Varna?. .?.?MORE