Milling Middle East & Africa- Week 30 2024 Mid-Week News

LATEST AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS

Kenya has enough maize, other grains until next major harvest

KENYA?– Paul Rono, the Principal Secretary for Agriculture, has?confirmed that?the nation is well-stocked with maize and other staple grains sufficient to last until the next major harvest season.?. .?MORE

CESCO completes major container shipment in Cameroon

CAMEROON? ?- CESCO has announced the?shipment of 109 containers to construct a complex for?wheat processing facility in Cameroon ...MORE

Moroccan wheat harvest hits record lows amid severe drought

MOROCCO? ? – The Moroccan Agriculture Ministry’s projections are bleak, with this year’s wheat harvest expected to be around 31.2 million quintals, a 43% drop.?.?.MORE

First Milling Company reports strong financial performance for H1, Q2 2024

SAUDI ARABIA?? ?– First Milling Company (“First Mills”), a leading Saudi milling enterprise, has?reported a significant 10.5% year-on-year (YoY) revenue growth...?MORE

FAO report projects 4% increase in African rice

AFRICA? ?– According to the FAO’s biennial “Food Outlook” report, African milled rice production is projected to reach 28.4 million tonnes in the 2024/2025 season, marking a 4% increase from the previous year’s 27.3 million...?MORE

LATEST WORLD NEWS

Aryzta appoints Michael Schai as new CEO

SWITZERLAND – Swiss bakery giant Aryzta has announced Michael Schai’s appointment as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2025. . .?MORE

Premium pet food brand acquires UK Peer Natural Instinct

UK – The Nutriment Company (TNC), a Swedish premium petfood producer, has acquired UK-based Natural Instinct, underscoring its commitment to expanding its footprint in the UK. . .?MORE

ADM releases second annual global regenerative agriculture report

USA – ADM, a global agribusiness giant, has issued its second annual Regenerative Agriculture Report, highlighting significant progress in its farmer-centric approach...?MORE

UK Flour Millers launches new enhanced distance learning programme

UK —UK Flour Millers, the trade body representing the flour milling industry in the UK and Ireland, has introduced a range of sample materials for its Distance Learning Programme...?MORE

United Soybean Board approves US$173.8M budget for FY 2025

USA – The United Soybean Board (USB) has sanctioned a budget of US$173.8 million for the fiscal year 2025, dedicated to advancing research, promotion, and education. .?. MORE