Kenya proposes mandatory black octagon warning labels on unhealthy packaged foods
Kenya’s Ministry of Health has put a clear idea on the table: stick a black, octagonal warning on the front…
Kenya’s Ministry of Health has put a clear idea on the table: stick a black, octagonal warning on the front…
Zimbabwe’s berry industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with exports soaring by 50% in 2024. This rapid expansion, fueled primarily by blueberry production, underscores the nation’s rising prominence in the international fruit market. With exports increasing from 6 million kilograms in 2023 to 8 million kilograms this year, Zimbabwe is cementing its position as a key global player in berry exports. The Driving Forces Behind Zimbabwe’s Berry Boom Several factors have contributed to this remarkable growth, including favorable climatic conditions and expanding commercial farming operations. Unlike other fruits such as grapes, cranberries, strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries, blueberries have become the backbone of Zimbabwe’s berry exports, outpacing all competitors in production and global demand. Key Export Markets: Europe, the UK, and Beyond Zimbabwe’s berry exports are exclusively destined for international markets, with no local…
East Africa's leading producer of coconut products, Kentaste Products Ltd, has achieved a significant milestone…
Uganda, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), the Food…
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Namibia's horticultural industry has been making headlines recently, and the latest figures from the 2023…
In a remarkable endeavor to promote agricultural diversity and uplift local farmers, Zambian Breweries Plc…
Uganda's Jesa Farm Dairy, renowned for its production of top-quality fresh and long-life dairy products,…
Namibia's fish product trade has shown remarkable growth in the first quarter of 2023, with…
The Namibian government is taking proactive measures to address the surge in dairy, poultry, and…
Wild Coffee Ethiopia, an emerging coffee company, has been honored with the prestigious African Rising…
Tan spot, caused by the fungal pathogen Pyrenophora tritici-repentis, is a common foliar disease that…
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