Milling Middle East & Africa- Week 40,2024 News

LATEST AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS

Unga Group Plc records US$4.5M loss on rising production costs

KENYA – Unga Group Plc, has reported a deepened net loss of US$ 4.54 million for the full financial year ending June 30, 2024...MORE

Namib Mills withdraws instant porridge brand from market following deaths in South Africa

NAMIBIA – Namib Mills has temporarily withdrawn its Top Score Instant Porridge from the market after the tragic deaths of three children in?South Africa?.?. .MORE

Egypt’s wheat production to hit 9.2M tonnes in 2024/25 ?

EGYPT – Egypt is projected to produce more wheat in 2024-25, with estimates suggesting a total output of 9.2 million tonnes?.?.?.MORE

Burkina Faso inaugurates infant flour manufacturing unit to boost cereal processing

BURKINA FASO – Burkina Faso has officially inaugurated an infant flour manufacturing unit, Moulin de Transformation Agroalimentaire (MTA), in Ouagadougou, the capital city...?MORE

BUA Foods expands pasta production capacity in Nigeria

NIGERIA – BUA Foods PLC, has announced an ambitious plan to enhance its pasta production capacity by 400,000 tonnes per year at its facility in Nigeria...MORE

LATEST WORLD NEWS

Corbion enhances production capabilities in Mexico

MEXICO – Corbion NV is expanding its facilities in Querétaro, Mexico, to increase production capacity and enhance support for food manufacturers across Latin America. . .?MORE

Kellogg faces backlash over chemicals in cereals amid consumer concerns

USA – Kellogg Company is under scrutiny for the presence of harmful chemicals in its breakfast cereals sold in the United States?. . .MORE

Silo manufacturer Silos Córdoba resumes operations under new ownership

SPAIN – Silos Córdoba, is back in the market with renewed vigour after its operational closure in February 2023, transforming under new ownership...?MORE

Hershey moves forward with job reductions amid restructuring efforts

USA – Hershey has confirmed the layoff of approximately 200 employees, representing about 1% of its total workforce, and is experiencing a shift in its operational strategy...MORE

ADM expands non-GM capabilities with Hungarian facility acquisition

HUNGARY – ADM has strengthened its position in the non-GM (genetically modified) food and feed markets by acquiring Vandamme Hungaria Kft in northern Hungary. .?. MORE