From the get go, the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) chairmanship of the Kimberley Process (KP) had a fair share of controversies as civil society, and a number of member states, expressed their concern with seating the 2016 chair in Dubai. ...
South African retailer Steinhoff International, owner of retail brands Harveys and Bensons for Beds in the UK, plus trade brands including Slumberland, Myer's, Dunlopillo and Relyon, reports unaudited revenue growth of 33% to €13.1b ...
The Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), a national apex body, is reportedly developing new packaging specifications for pharmaceutical products being exported to African and Asian countries. The development of new specification, as ...
Tags: IIP, new packaging specifications, pharmaceuticals export
Betta Ceramic Industries, Africa’s most important sub-Saharan manufacturer of ceramic sanitaryware with a market share of over 50%, has once again expressed its confidence in Sacmi high pressure casting machines. This latest order ...
Taking place in Lagos, Nigeria, from 20 - 22 September 2016, the event will mark the debut of Sidel in the West African version of the show and is part of its commitment to supporting beverage producers in Nigeria and neighbouring ...
Tags: Sidel, beverage producers
Russia-based Cherkizovo Group has entered the East African market by launching exports of halal poultry meat to Tanzania. The vertically integrated meat and feed producer said that it expects to export about 500 tons of total shipments to ...
Tags: Cherkizovo Group, Tanzania, halal poultry
How to feed nine billion people healthily and sustainabily? Bühler addresses this challenge, together with key customers, scientists, and partners at the Bühler Networking Days. Around 750 participants take part in this key ...
At least $109 million is urgently required for the provision of seeds and other agricultural inputs and services 28 July 2016, Rome - With only a few weeks before land preparation begins for the next main cropping season, some 23 ...
Tags: seeds, agricultural inputs, FAO
At least $109 million is urgently required for the provision of seeds and other agricultural inputs and services 28 July 2016, Rome - With only a few weeks before land preparation begins for the next main cropping season, some 23 ...
Tags: seeds, agricultural inputs, FAO
Briefs for UN Security Council highlight how millions of people remain trapped in a vicious cycle of violence and hunger Joint FAO-WFP news release 29 July 2016, Rome - Protracted conflicts affecting 17 countries have driven millions ...
Tags: vicious cycle, food insecurity, UN agencies
Operating profit excluding special items was strong at $97m despite the third quarter being seasonally the weakest due to the summer holiday period in the northern hemisphere and the scheduling of annual maintenance work during the period. ...
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is inviting comments on a draft undertaking from Metcash which intends to resolve concerns regarding its proposed acquisition of Woolworth’s Home Timber and Hardware. The ...
South African paper and packaging company Mondi Group has agreed to acquire ZAO Uralplastic-N (Uralplastic). The deal has been signed with Joint Stock Company Rusnano and a private investor to acquire Uralplastic, for undisclosed amount. ...
Tags: Consumer Packaging, Packaging
Running July 1─3 2015 ataKenyatta International ConventionCentre (KICC), Nairobi, China Trade Week ─ Kenya 2015 African uslness people face─to─face with Chinese companies, created a unique opportunity to ...
Tags: Footprints
Coca-Cola Sabco has launched a new bottling plant in Mozambique, boosting its operations in the Southern African country. Claimed to be the Coca-Cola Sabco's largest of its kind across its seven-country market in Southern and East Africa, ...