Kenya’s food packaging industry is experiencing a vibrant transformation, attracting investments from various countries eager to tap into the region's potential. With a strategic geographical location, a burgeoning population, and an expanding middle class, Kenya presents a unique opportunity for foreign investors looking to enhance food safety and sustainability. The demand for innovative food packaging solutions in Kenya is on the rise,.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 7th October 2024

The Pepea Fund has provided an undisclosed sum of venture debt funding to Gaea Foods, a potato-processing company in Kenya, in order to help small businesses expand their supply networks and grow. The Pepea Fund was established in 2023 to help SMEs and early-stage companies obtain funding for growth and the development of female entrepreneurs. It is administered by Goodwell Investments on behalf of Oxfam Novib.   Gaea Foods.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 4th September 2024

With over 72% of the workforce employed and contributing around 24.1% of Uganda's GDP, the agriculture sector remains the foundation of the country's economy. Just the dairy sector is valued at US$3.8 billion, with US$106.2 million coming from exports annually. Milk and dairy products have a crucial role in preventing hunger and preserving local food security. The dairy industry has shown remarkable expansion. Ugandans consume very little.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 8th August 2024

Tanga, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by the Tanga City Council and the Tanzania Horticultural Association (Taha) to commercialize the spice sector in Tanga. Taha CEO Ms. Jackie Mkindi and Executive Director of the Tanga City Council Dr. Frederick Sagamiko presented bold ideas to fortify this relationship during the signing event on July 2 in Arusha. Offering substantial assistance to farmers and other parties involved.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 5th July 2024

The Coca-Cola Company and its authorized bottler Coca-Cola Beverages Africa make up the Coca-Cola system in Kenya, and they have announced a new $175 million investment.   Over the next five years, the system plans to invest up to $175 million in Kenya; the exact amount will depend on whether the company meets its projected growth targets in the nation. Over the course of more than 75 years, the Coca-Cola system has been an.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 3rd June 2024

Kenya-based BURN Manufacturing, a well-known manufacturer of clean cookstoves, has received more than $12 million in capital, primarily to expand the reach of its clean cooking products across the African continent. This grant is the outcome of Key Carbon Ltd.'s successful follow-on carbon project investment programme. Key Carbon Ltd., formerly known as CNR "Carbon Neutral Royalty," is now spearheading the effort to fund BURN's.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 8th May 2024

Karakuta, a Kenyan avocado grower, is increasing the amount of Hass it produces by expanding into Tanzania and making additional investments in clonal technology. One of Kenya's fastest-growing agribusinesses, Karakuta is based in Juja, Kiambu County, 45 minutes from Nairobi, the country's capital. It specializes in Hass avocados and fresh herbs. 15,000 well-watered avocado trees that are five years old make up the plantation; the fruit is.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 29th March 2024

Industry stakeholders in Kenya claim that new trends are being driven by the country's expanding, well-informed wine market. Over the past few years, Kenya's wine culture has grown rapidly, drawing in a constant stream of inquisitive and discriminating wine enthusiasts. Italian wineries have recently expressed interest in the area, hoping to popularise and develop the Italian wine and cuisine culture in East Africa, while South African.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 29th March 2024

To create better crop varieties that cater to the unique requirements and conditions of smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa, a group of scientists and agricultural professionals from three continents have come together. In order to create better crop varieties that cater to the unique requirements and conditions of smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa, a group of scientists and agricultural professionals from three continents.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 29th February 2024

The US government has awarded the Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) a US$2 million grant for a three-year term through Feed the Future's support of TradeMark Africa (TMA) under USAID's Economic Recovery and Reform Activity (ERRA) program. The funds will boost the profitability of export-oriented East African staple food value chains.  Through the five-year ERRA US$75 million program, USAID and TMA are leading the way in enacting.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 31st January 2024

TANZANIA: Huge food crop surplus in Njombe, Iringa and Ruvuma Locales will increment staple commodities to destitute African nations and raise possibilities of acknowledging President Samia Hassan's dream of 'Tanzania can take care of Africa' by 2030. Talking here on Thursday during a two-day meeting looking to increment crop creation in the three locales, Njombe Territorial Magistrate Antony Mtaki said a sharp expansion in food and money.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 18th October 2023

Kegoosho women group in Kiekonyokie, Kajiado West voting public have procured a guard gather of cow peas and yellow beans in the wake of embracing environment savvy farming. The yields were developed utilizing sun oriented fueled dribble water system, with help from the Dry Terrains Data Organization (ALIN) through their undertaking named, Controlled by the sun. ALIN's Correspondence and task official Satisfaction Kolin said that it.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 18th October 2023